Software Engineer, Backend [US App]
- Tokyo
- Remote OK - Anywhere in Japan
- Full-time
- June 16, 2022
Position Overview
Work Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve backend software
Write code in Go and PHP
Work with Product Managers and Designers
Collaborate with iOS and Android Engineers to develop new features
Collaborate with QA Engineers to deliver high-quality features quickly
Work with third-party vendors to integrate new functionality
Solve complex architectural challenges
Write and maintain technical documentation
Bold Challenges
Develop product features in a fast-paced Silicon Valley startup environment
Design highly scalable systems that can support the continued growth of Mercari US
Proactively share ideas and contribute to our engineering culture
Gain a deep understanding of the US market to ensure Mercari’s continued success
Work effectively in a multicultural environment with colleagues from various backgrounds
Required Experience
3+ years of industry programming experience
Professional engineering experience with consumer applications
Exceptional communication skills
Experience developing complex software systems scaling to millions of users with production-quality deployment, monitoring, and reliability
A positive attitude and an insatiable desire to learn
Preferred Experience
Experience with PHP or Go
Experience designing, developing, and managing microservices
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes or similar systems
Experience working on GCP or AWS or similar systems
Excellent knowledge of distributed systems
Demonstrated ability to write code with appropriate tests
Experience leading or managing teams
Experience working in large, cross-functional teams
Experience mentoring engineers
Experience working in an Agile environment
Experience with JavaScript ES6 and modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue
Screening Criteria
Please provide your resume in English.
We will conduct interviews in English.
We will be looking for a shared belief in Mercari’s mission and values.
Hiring Process Overview (subject to change)
1. Doc screening
2. Skill test via GitHub (We will check Go or PHP skill)
3. Interviews (3-4 rounds. There are some cases where you will meet multiple members in one round)
4. Background check
5. Offer
6. Hire
*Check here for more details
Language Requirements
English: Business level
Japanese: Conversational (optional)
Working Conditions
Employment Status
Full-time
Probationary period: First 3 months after joining the company. (During this period your contract conditions will be the same as that of a permanent employee.)
Office
Roppongi
Smoking is prohibited within our offices
Mercari has introduced a work style policy called “Your Choice.” Each member is free to choose whether they want to work in the office or work fully remote. *Exceptions made for certain kinds of work.
About メルカリ
日本初のユニコーン企業、メルカリは日本で最も多くのユーザー数を誇る、フリーマーケットアプリを運営しています。国籍に関わらず国内外から優秀な人材を大規模に採用しています。シリコンバレーにもオフィスがあり、アメリカ向けにローカライズしたメルカリアプリを開発し、アメリカのフリーマーケット市場でもシェアを拡大しているグローバルテック企業です。
「限りある資源を循環させ、より豊かな社会をつくりたい」。創業者である山田進太郎氏が世界一周の旅で抱いた、そんな問題意識によって生まれたのがフリマアプリ「メルカリ」です。テクノロジーの力によって、世界中の個人と個人をつなぎ、誰もが簡単にモノの売り買いを楽しめる。それにより資源を循環させる豊かな社会、個人がやりたいことを実現できる社会をつくっていきたいと考えています。
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メルカリでは、誰もがスマートフォンを使って簡単に商品を売買することができます。また、配送業者やコンビニエンスストアとの提携により、簡単で安価な配送方法を実現しています。買う側も売る側も個人を対象としたサービスなので、不要なものを簡単に売ってお金にする楽しさや、ユニークな中古品を見つけて買うワクワク感を誰でも味わうことができます。
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