Senior back-end engineer - AUT

Senior Backend Engineer

TOKYO /EN – ENGINEERING /FULL-TIME REMOTE

With the mission to increase creativity with the power of tech, we develop and provide XXX, an AI-based software test automation platform.

Markets are changing rapidly, and there is a demand for quick software releases. Agile development has become mainstream; on a global scale, 92% of developer teams adopt agile development, 71% of which aim to release at least once a week. With such a rapid cycle, manual verification is too time-consuming, and there is an urgent need for automation. Our services can solve these critical challenges and make our clients a competitive advantage in software development.

QA’s global budget is said to reach over $1 trillion. We are rapidly expanding our service reach internationally to win this vast global market.

Recruitment background

Since its official release in October 2019, XXX has been implemented by over 300 clients, and our client base is continuing to grow. While we provide all the essential functions required in a test automation platform, we continue to receive requests for new functions and improvements. XXX is working on growing the product further by adding new features. For this reason, we are expanding our backend engineer team to further develop and improve XXX highly reliable test execution mechanism.

The job role

You will oversee XXX backend development and build the infrastructure, the AI-based software test automation platform.

・ Work with other engineers, designers, and product leads to implement various features while considering performance, security, and reliability.

・ Proactively identify functions that can be improved. Facilitate future development by improving the system on the existing server and infrastructure, code quality, CI/CD pipeline, etc.

Main responsibilities

・ Web application development using Ruby on Rails

・ Build an E2E test automation backend using Selenium, Webdriver, etc.

・ Infrastructure development using AWS, containers, Terraform, etc.

About the engineer team

Our team

Our engineering team consists of 10 engineers including the CTO and 1 designer. Almost half are non-Japanese engineers, and the developers are all English speakers. We create a company culture where members respect each other. [XXX member introduction page]

We have 1 product lead, 3 frontend engineers, 4 backend engineers, 1 ML engineer, 1 designer, and 1 test automation specialist (also serving as a technical support engineer). The product leads formulate a rough roadmap, liaise with engineers and designers about the details of each function and bug fix, and then implements it.

Our development process

We create a ticket in advance about what kind of function we will develop. In some cases, the product owner creates it based on user feedback, and in other cases, each team creates bugs and investigation requests directly.

The development cycle consists of one Sprint, which takes two weeks. Development tasks are assigned during the planning stage on the first day of the Sprint, and we hold a daily standup meeting to check the overall progress and any problems. (Due to the time difference, it is done at lunchtime).

We review code on GitHub. After the review, the merged branches are automatically deployed to the staging environment, and E2E tests are performed (which XXX does itself).

After testing on the integrated branch, it's deployed to the production environment. Deployment is done several times a week as needed. The developed function will be demonstrated by the developer themselves to all employees at each Sprint.

Tech culture/support

・ Tech is selected at each staff's discretion

・ We actively adopt new tech

・ We actively work on technical debt

・ There is technical skill improvement support (learning support allowance)

・ PC with the staff's desired specs, external monitors, etc. can be rented from the company

Tech stack

・ Backend: Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Go

・ Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Redux, Styled Components

・ Machine learning: Python

・ Database: PostgreSQL, Redis

・ Test: Jest, Selenium, WebdriverIO, Puppeteer

・ Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Terraform, Packer

・ Monitoring: New Relic, Sentry, Papertrail

・ CI/CD: CircleCI

・ Source code management: GitHub

・ Project management: ClickUp

・ Misc.: G Suite, Slack, Notion, Discord, Zoom, 1Password, Mixmax, Calendly, etc.

Required skills

・ Over 3 years of experience in web development including backend and infrastructure.

　・ Over 1 year of experience in developing backends 

　・ Over 1 year of experience in building infrastructure using container management services such as Docker and Kubernetes.

・ Modern development experience with Agile or Scrum.

・ English skills (Business level or better)

Preferred skills

・ Experience developing frontend applications using JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue.js, Angular

・ Experience in technology selection such as AWS component selection, and system architecture design

・ Experience in E2E test automation with Selenium and Appium

・ ISTQB/JSTQB certification

Desired personality traits

・ A person who can produce results in the shortest time without overly seeking perfection

・ A person who has high and clear ideals and self-awareness and spares no effort for self-growth

・ A person who takes ownership and gets involved until the end

・ A person who can face issues from the user's point of view and sympathizes

・ A person who has a high awareness of security, reliability, and performance

Selection process

1. Live-coding interview

2. Technical assignment

3. Technical interview + HR interview

4. Final interview

Employment conditions

Employment status

・ Regular employees

・ Probation period: 3 months after joining the company (conditions are the same as permanent employment)

Work location

・ This is a remote work position.

Work hours

・ Full flextime system (no core time or flexible time)

Salary

・ Annual salary system (negotiable depending on skill, ability, and experience)

・ Reviewed twice a year

Bonus

・ Twice a year

Holidays

・ Complete five-day workweek system (holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, etc.)

・ Paid leave, sick leave, condolence leave, childcare leave, nursing leave (all paid)

Benefits

・Stock Options

・ Equipped with various social insurance

・ Regular health checkup

・ Stock option system

・ Laptop PC will be rented when joining the company

・ Partial payment of remote work equipment costs

・ English learning/skill improvement program support

・ Visa support