Backend Engineer (Data Platform)

Tokyo
Remote OK
Full-time
July 21, 2022

Objectives

Our team develops and operates a platform (Data as a Service, Data Platform) for users to register observation requests on the StriX(the series of small SAR satellite constellations) and distribute observation data to users.

Such as artificial satellites and satellite data may sound like it requires industry-specific knowledge and experience. Data Platform also consists of general technologies using React and Next.js for Frontend and Go and RDB for Backend.

Since our team is still a small team, it is important for each member to take responsibility and voluntarily proceed with development in collaboration with related parties. Terminology and internal logic have industry-specific knowledge, so if you have the intellectual curiosity to learn them, you will enjoy your work even more!

In this position, you will develop and operate the Data Platform to improve the user experience, promote the automation of operations, and optimize the delivery time of observation data.

Backend development on Data Platform;

Function repair. Based on feedback from the sales team, we define the requirements for functional refurbishment, design, implement, and test.
New function development. Work with the satellite operations team to define, design, implement, and test new feature requirements and constraints.
Operation automation. Discuss the tasks that can be automated in the operation with the parties concerned, and perform automation and optimization.

Job requirements

Minimum qualifications

Independence to voluntarily communicate with other teams, set requirements and restrictions, and proceed with development
Intellectual curiosity that wants to know knowledge in unknown fields such as artificial satellite operation and satellite data
More than 3 years of software development experience

Web service backend development experience
RDB data schema design experience
Experience in system development of web services on the cloud (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure)

Motivation to communicate in Japanese

Preferred qualifications

Front-end development experience. Especially development experience using React, Next.js.
Experience in building and operating cloud infrastructure. Especially experience in building and operating kubernetes and terraform.
End-to-end test environment construction / operation experience
Programming experience with golang
Communication experience using English at work
Development experience in a project team consisting of 5 or more people
Web service production environment construction and operation experience
Development experience using GIS data

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About Synspective

Synspectiveは、2018年2月に創業した、衛星データ解析によるソリューション提供および小型SAR （合成開口レーダー）衛星の開発・運用を行う宇宙スタートアップです。

宇宙スタートアップの多くがデータ解析や衛星機器開発など一部に特化するケースが多い中、Synspectiveはレーダー技術を利用するSAR衛星の開発・製造から、衛星データ解析・ソリューション提案までワンストップで行っているのが特徴です。

データに基づき、着実に進歩する世界の実現を目指し、衛星による観測データを活用したワンストップソリューション事業を行っています。内閣府「ImPACT」プログラムの成果を応用した独自の小型SAR衛星により高頻度観測を可能にする衛星群を構築し、その衛星から得られるデータの販売、および、それらを利用した政府・企業向けのソリューションを提供します。

「Human Centered Design for Company」として「個々人のパフォーマンスアップを中心として組織を設計する」ことを目指しています。そのため、スペシャリストが自律的に働くことができる柔軟な環境を提供し、メンバーが最高の仕事をするため自由に働けるようにしています。制限なしのリモートワーク制度、コアタイムなしのフレックスタイム制があり、パフォーマンスを発揮しやすい時間帯に働くことができます。

自律的でモチベーションの高い人材が集まる組織であるため、正社員が全員6か月契約です。目標管理と条件の見直しを6か月間をベースに行い、成果を出した人への評価はしっかり反映します。自由な働き方の自律型組織なので、自律的で向上心の高い方にとって働きやすい環境です！

Japanese Language Policy
Synspective’s Japanese requirement varies based on the position, but they only require Conversational Japanese skills for developers. Being able to speak business level Japanese will come in handy however. Official company events use English, but day-to-day communications can depend on the team.
Paid Leave
Synspective’s PTO policy consists of annual paid leave following Japanese labor law.

The first year an employee joins, they’ll receive ten PTO days, plus Saturdays and Sundays and all Japanese public holidays off.

Each year the number of PTO days they’re granted will increase by one (e.g. 11 days granted in year 2) up to a maximum pursuant with Japan’s labor laws.
Benefits
💹 Employee stock option plan

💻 New tech gear

👩‍🎓 Skill development support

💛 Support for attending conferences

💜 Seminar participation support

👶 Parental Leave

🧡 Social security / insurance benefits included

🏥 Healthcare insurance

💚 Pension insurance
Remote Work
Employees are completely free to work remotely or from the office. In fact, Synspective is planning to support full remote work even after COVID-19.

However, we ask that everyone live close enough to commute to the office if necessary.
Work style
Full flex time with core time from 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Synergy of Spirit

As part of Synspective, we embark on this journey together, bringing with us our combined experiences and life. As a team, we recognize that the team’s goals are my personal goals, and my goals are the team’s goals. We each share a part of the responsibility to succeed. I constantly communicate to align my efforts with our goal. I manage my energy and time to maximize team performance. I give more than I take. I provide value when needed and I take responsibility for my own behavior.

Synthesis of Knowledge

We try to create new value under conditions that have huge uncertainty and volatility. The only way for us to succeed is to progress through trial and error that we learn from and make changes based on our new knowledge. I listen actively and respectfully to others’ opinions, consider it logically and examine my assumptions, and discuss it with my team constructively. I learn by doing and building upon our experiences. I aim to achieve better results with every new attempt. I accelerate the collective learning process by openly sharing experiences and knowledge with my team.

Synched with the Future

We have an obligation to create a sustainable future for the next generations. To do so, we must tackle tough challenges as pioneers, leaving our comfort zones that prevent our growth. I recognize that a smart failure is a step toward success and try to learn from the past to solve new issues in the future. I set aggressive goals and divide them into sprint-victories in order to continue to tangibly advance and make progress. I consider the future, prepare for it, and actively engage in making it happen with quick actions and decisions.