Overview

At MFBC (Money Forward Business Company), we primarily develop and operate the B2B service "Money Forward Cloud". Money Forward Cloud is a component-based cloud ERP where users can choose combinations according to their needs, and it consists of multiple products. However, if multiple products are developed individually, it leads to data fragmentation, a decline in the combined user experience, and worsening development efficiency. Therefore, strategic standardization is necessary. Our Business Platform Development Department is responsible for building this common platform and promoting its stable use by each product.

This recruitment is for an Engineering Manager in the Domain Specific Platform Development Division of the Business Platform Development Department. Compared to purely technical platforms like authentication and notifications, the Domain Specific Platform Development Division is responsible for developing and operating platforms that deeply handle domain knowledge, such as voucher storage for receipts and invoices, and chart of accounts masters. We expect you to grasp future company strategies, the current state of the platform, and the needs of each product team, then draw up the optimal strategy and lead the creation of an engineering organization to execute it.

The Business Platform Development Department has multinational engineers from countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Indonesia, Taiwan, and so on. Furthermore, we collaborate closely with engineers belonging to Money Forward Vietnam, requiring the practice of effective organization building in a multicultural and multi-location environment. We are not aiming for so-called offshore development, but rather a flat organization where everyone, regardless of affiliation or location, can commit to product creation with high enthusiasm.

We are looking for an Engineering Manager who is passionate about tackling both technical and organizational challenges.

Responsibilities and Duties

You will be responsible for the following roles and responsibilities in the Domain Specific Platform Development Division:

• Manage a global engineering organization and build an organization that continuously delivers high-quality software.
• Contribute to the growth of the company by maximizing the productivity and growth of the engineering organization with a view to 3-5 years ahead.
• Identify and lead the resolution of technical and organizational issues associated with the growth of the platform and the organization.
• Be responsible for project management of highly important initiatives at the division or department level.
• Deeply understand the company-wide strategy and the requirements of products using the platform, and reflect them in the development roadmap and organizational strategy.
• Collaborate with other managers to address cross-company challenges.
• Conduct people management, including 1-on-1s, monthly evaluations, and semi-annual evaluations.
• Develop and recruit successors and next-generation leaders for the sustainable development of the company and its business.
• Brand "Money Forward as a place for engineers to work" and communicate its appeal externally.
• Fulfill the above responsibilities effectively in English.

What You Gain / Experience

• Experience solving problems in the rapidly growing SaaS market for back-office operations.
• Experience bringing together many independently developed products into a unified line of products.
• Experience maximizing the value provided to users through the development of a platform that impacts over 20 products.
• Management experience in a global team.
• Ability to improve the productivity of Japanese back-office operations.

Desired Mindset

• Individuals who possess an innovative and proactive mindset rather than a conservative one
• Individuals who have the perseverance to continuously make steady improvements while understanding the gap between ideals and reality

Required Skills and Experience

• Work experience in a web application development organization.
• Experience managing 5 or more engineers (1-on-1s, development, evaluation).
• Experience being responsible for or having a significant impact on the team's technical decision-making.
• Sufficient development and design experience to understand and promote the resolution of engineers' issues.
• Experience managing challenging projects involving multiple stakeholders, with teams of 10 or more people, and spanning six months or longer.
• Experience collaborating with non-engineer roles such as product managers and sales.
• Experience with recruiting engineers.
• Strong empathy for Money Forward's Mission and Vision.
• Business level English proficiency (see details below).
• Willingness to learn Japanese.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in developing and operating development platforms.
• Experience in developing and operating web applications using Ruby on Rails or Golang.
• Experience in developing and operating systems that heavily utilize S3.
• Experience or knowledge in designing file system permissions.
• Management experience with multinational engineers.
• Business level Japanese proficiency.

Required Language Skills

• Japanese Language Proficiency: Not required
• English Language Proficiency: Business level
  • Ability to perform the main duties listed above smoothly in English
  • Includes conducting interviews and people management tasks in English

*Presentation of quantitative evaluation information equivalent to a TOEIC score of 700 or higher is required
*If you have other qualifications or experiences that demonstrate your English proficiency, please consult with us
Examples: EIKEN Pre-1st Grade, EIKEN 2nd Grade (EIKEN CSE Score 1950 or higher), TOEFL iBT 60 or higher, IELTS 5.0 or higher, Cambridge English FCE, etc.
*Other qualifications or experiences that demonstrate English proficiency are negotiable
*Candidates who do not possess qualifications equivalent to a TOEIC score of 700 or higher will be required to take a company-designated test during the selection process (generally expected after the first interview).

Technology Stack

• Backend: Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Golang
• Fronted: TypeScript, Next.js
• Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Kafka
• Repositories: GitHub
• Project management: Asana, Jira
• Monitoring: Datadog, Rollbar
• CI/CD: CircleCI, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions
• Analytics: BigQuery, Google Analytics
• Communication Tools: Zoom, Slack, Figma, Miro

Work Environment

At Money Forward, we provide an environment where we can create world-class services together, and we are looking forward to welcoming you.

• Provided PC Specs: We provide PCs equipped with the latest CPUs (MacOS or Windows). Custom-made PCs tailored to business requirements and replacements with the latest OS are also possible.
• Systems to Enhance the Development Environment: Peripheral devices necessary for work (such as displays, mice, keyboards) can be purchased as office supplies. Generally, you can choose from standard products (catalog), and if conditions are met, you can apply for non-standard products as well.
• Money Forward Library: We have a library system where you can freely borrow books, ranging from technical books to management books. Desired books can be purchased at the company's expense.
• Referral Driven: We cover the cost of recruitment meals. There is a referral reward system.
• Conference Participation Support: The company partially covers participation in domestic and international conferences, such as RubyKaigi and Google I/O.