Responsibility
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Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve backend software
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Write code in Go and PHP
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Work with Product Managers and Designers
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Collaborate with iOS and Android Engineers to develop new features
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Collaborate with QA Engineers to deliver high-quality features quickly
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Work with third-party vendors to integrate new functionality
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Solve complex architectural challenges
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Write and maintain technical documentation
Bold Challenges
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Develop product features in a fast-paced Silicon Valley startup environment
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Design highly scalable systems that can support the continued growth of Mercari US
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Proactively share ideas and contribute to our engineering culture
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Gain a deep understanding of the US market to ensure Mercari’s continued success
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Work effectively in a multicultural environment with colleagues from various backgrounds
Required Experience
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3+ years of industry programming experience
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Professional engineering experience with consumer applications
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Exceptional communication skills
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Experience developing complex software systems scaling to millions of users with production-quality deployment, monitoring, and reliability
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A positive attitude and an insatiable desire to learn
Preferred Experience
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Experience with PHP or Go
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Experience designing, developing, and managing microservices
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Experience with Docker and Kubernetes or similar systems
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Experience working on GCP or AWS or similar systems
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Excellent knowledge of distributed systems
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Demonstrated ability to write code with appropriate tests
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Experience leading or managing teams
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Experience working in large, cross-functional teams
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Experience mentoring engineers
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Experience working in an Agile environment
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Experience with JavaScript ES6 and modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue
Screening Criteria
- Please provide your resume in English.
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We will conduct interviews in English.
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We will be looking for a shared belief in Mercari’s mission and values.
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Hiring Process Overview (subject to change)
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1. Doc screening
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2. Skill test via GitHub (We will check Go or PHP skill)
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3. Interviews (3-4 rounds. There are some cases where you will meet multiple members in one round)
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4. Background check
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5. Offer
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6. Hire
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About Mercari
Largest C2C marketplace in Japan and Japan’s first tech unicorn, Mercari is aiming to become a truly global tech company. Their app allows anyone with a smartphone to easily sell items they no longer need, providing a new and unique user experience.