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Senior Backend Developer (Python)

HENNGE Tokyo
Language
EN: business
JP: none
Salary
Employment Type
Full time

Job Description

Weʼre currently looking for a Senior Backend developer Python) to join our fast-paced growing team. As part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for building cloud-security solutions used by thousands of enterprise companies. Our flagship product, HENNGE One, provides functionalities ranging from access control, email filtering, online storage, and email archiving. We focus on implementing state-of-the-art security functionalities, ensuring SLA 99.9% in distributed fault-tolerant deployment, and providing the best user experience to our customers.

Weʼre currently looking for senior Python engineers to join our fast-paced growing team.


Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain innovative features based on business needs
  • Design scalable and fault-tolerant architecture in a distributed cloud deployment
  • Ensure high-quality deliverables through CI/CD pipelines, tests, and documentation
  • Collaborate with Design, Product Management and Customer Success teams to continuously improve the product
  • Support the team by actively participating in discussions and reviewing othersʼ code
  • Improve team synergy and mentor junior engineers

Our Tech Stack

Each product team is free to choose their own tech stack.

Python:

  • Python 3
  • asyncio
  • NoSQL
  • AWS
  • Docker

For more information, you can also check out our Stackshare:

https://stackshare.io/hennge/python


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience with Python backend development
  • Strong background building scalable web applications in Python
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers and work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Ability to automate deployments via CI/CD pipelines
  • Understand the importance of clean code and software documentation
  • Business-level English Japanese is NOT required)
  • Interested in open source/tech community activities

Nice to have

  • Degree in Computer Science or other related technical field
  • Experience building large-scale distributed systems
  • Deep experience with AWS
  • Experience with asyncio based web frameworks in Python
  • Knowledge of security concepts and technologies
  • Deep knowledge of Linux environment
  • Team leadership experience

About the Company

HENNGE is a B2B SaaS company based in Tokyo Japan, and we are at the forefront of the changing workplace. HENNGE One, one of the top cloud security services in Japan, allows customers to adopt flexible work environments and safely harness the power of the cloud from any location. With cloud security ensured, employees are free to focus on working smarter, improving quality, and achieving business results.

Work style

  • Flexible working hours with core time.
  • Hybrid work environment with emphasis on in-office collaboration and the encouragement for employees to work onsite.

Benefits

  • Language learning support English/Japanese)
  • English allowance and Advanced language expert allowance
  • Insurance: Health, Employment, Industrial Injury, Welfare pension
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Opportunities to attend international and domestic conferences
  • Financial support for technical certifications and technical learning programs
  • Office clubs to join: coffee club, board game club, karaoke club, language cafe club, etc.
  • Transportation allowance (maximum of 35,000yen per month)

Reasons why you will enjoy working at HENNGE

1. 🌎 We Celebrate Diversity

Join a vibrant team from over 20 countries, united by a love for technology and Japanese culture. Located in Shibuya, Tokyo, we offer a dynamic, non-traditional work environment in one of the world's most exciting cities.

2.📍 Smooth Japan Relocation

We make your move to Japan smooth and stress-free. We provide comprehensive support such as flight itineraries and visa applications to ensure a smooth onboarding process for our new hires., ensuring a seamless transition and a warm welcome for all candidates.

3. 🎉 Balanced Work Life

Work-life balance is highly valued at HENNGE, and lots of fun happens at our office! 200 of social channels in our Slack, from weekly board game nights to snowboarding club, internal and seasonal events, monthly tech sessions with beer bashes, attendance of international tech conferences, and more. Employees have access to a flexible working hours system (with core working hours) to accommodate their preferred working style.

4. ❤ PassionforTechnology

Our CEO, also serving as CTO, actively leads product development, fostering an environment of innovation and support. Having a leader who truly understands and is still involved in the tech side of the business makes for an exciting and supportive environment for engineers.

5. 🙌 Collaborative Teams

Work in autonomous teams where your decisions shape our services. Influence every aspect of our products, from UX and architecture to development and deployment, in an agile and collaborative setting.

Be part of a diverse and innovative team at HENNGE, where your passion for technology and desire to make a difference are valued and celebrated. Ready to change and challenge the status quo with us?

Selection Process

1. Solve our coding challenge from the link provided below. You will receive an email with our guidance upon your submission, and there is no time limit to finish the challenge.

2. Once you finish the coding challenge, follow the instructions to upload your CV and Cover Letter.

3. Casual interview with our HR

4. 2 (or 3 interviews with our engineers

5. Interview with our CEO

Start the coding challenge from here:

https://challenge.hennge.com/?entry-code=CREATIVETOKYOPYTHONSR

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Have more questions? Please consult our FAQ.

https://recruit.hennge.com/en/mid-career/faq-for-screening-process/

Stuck on your cover letter? No worries! Get some tips from our recruiting team on what to include in your cover letter:

https://hennge.com/global/lifeathennge/article/202403-crafting-the-perfect-cover-letter.html