Tech Lead

About Us

At THECOO, we're leveraging cutting-edge technology to build Fanicon, an innovative and interactive fan community platform. Launched in December 2017, Fanicon is a subscription-based, premium fan community platform where fans can engage directly with their favorite artists and personalities (“icons”), who are directly involved in content design and creation. Fanicon has experienced continuous growth since its launch.  As of December 2024, Fanicon hosts over 3,500 communities and over 350,000 fans. 

At THECOO, we foster a culture where engineers can fully focus on building great products. As we scale Fanicon from 10 to 100, we’re seeking someone who can leverage their expertise to help us take the platform to the next level.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems to handle growing data and traffic needs.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders (including product managers, engineer managers, and cross-functional teams) to understand business challenges and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance and support to help them grow in their roles.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture focused on innovation and excellence.
• Take ownership of technical decisions and drive continuous improvements to our backend architecture.
• Be proactive in identifying areas of improvement, solving complex technical challenges, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of our systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical experience in backend development  (e.g., Java, Node.js, Python, Go) and system architecture.
• Proven experience in designing and scaling backend systems in high-performance environments.
• Expertise in cloud computing, microservices architecture, and containerization (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Solid experience with databases (SQL preferred), including performance optimization, data modeling, and scaling strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate in the face of business challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in leading and coaching teams, helping junior engineers develop their skills and careers.
• Ability to take ownership of technical projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for continuous learning and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Business-level Japanese and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems and high-traffic applications.
• Experience handling systems with more than millions of users—expertise in scaling and managing systems to handle large user bases effectively.

Bonus Points!

• Passionate about technology and engineering
• Continuously learning and staying updated on the latest trends
• Able to engage in constructive discussions and collaborate with stakeholders
• Interested in the entertainment industry and designing engaging experiences for artists and fans
• Strong product-first mindset

Our Culture

• "できっこない"に挑み続ける (Never stop challenging the impossible): We’re looking for a candidate who thrives on tackling seemingly impossible problems and turning them into opportunities for innovation.
• 自由と責任 (Freedom and Responsibility): You’ll have the freedom to drive key technical decisions and own projects, but with that freedom comes responsibility to deliver results and guide your team towards success.
• 知的好奇心を持つ (Get Interested!): We value a mindset of constant curiosity—someone who seeks out new challenges and is always learning.
• 個性を受け入れる (Respect and Accept): We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals who bring unique perspectives, personalities, and experiences to the table.
• 楽しみ続ける (Keep the Passion and Enjoy Much!): Above all, we believe in enjoying the journey. Passion and fun are at the heart of what we do.