Senior Backend Engineer (Go), CTO Office, Platform Application Division

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Job Description

At Money Forward Inc., we are dedicated to transforming financial services using advanced technology. With over 50 services for individuals and businesses, including popular products like "Money Forward ME" and "Money Forward Cloud," we help make managing money easier. We use cutting-edge "account aggregation" technology to gather user data, turning it into useful insights for our customers.

Our department leads the way in using the latest technologies to improve our products. We focus on solving engineering problems across the company and increasing the value of our services. In the future, we aim to boost productivity by driving standardization efforts, addressing technical debt, and developing common platforms that can be used across the organization.

We are looking for engineers with expertise in designing and building reliable, efficient solutions that enhance user experience and support our growth. A key part of this role is driving standardization initiatives across our platforms. You will have the opportunity to apply your expertise to tackle evolving challenges in technology, society, and finance, while contributing to the development of essential infrastructure services and helping to expand our business.

Responsibilities

• Set technical direction for projects, aligning them with business objectives.
• Ensure software quality, focusing on performance, security, and reliability.
• Provide technical mentorship, especially in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Identify risks and inefficiencies in operations, developing strategies to address them.
• Design solutions that improve system efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Apply deep business knowledge to manage and optimize data systems.
• Plan and implement infrastructure measures to enhance stability and long-term goals.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• 6+ years in developing and operating medium to large-scale web services, with strong expertise in Golang.
• Proven ability in designing scalable, robust Web APIs and microservices aligned with industry standards.
• Deep knowledge of relational databases, SQL, and data modeling.
• Extensive experience with AWS and cloud-based systems.
• Expertise in software architecture and systems testing, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Skilled in providing technical guidance, mentoring, and making critical project decisions.
• Broad technical knowledge, leading and collaborating on cross-functional initiatives.
• Effective communicator, managing inter-team collaboration.
• Proven leadership in managing teams, fostering growth, and promoting best practices.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Proficient with Kafka and message-driven architectures for scalable, decoupled systems.
• Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) to align software with business needs.
• Experienced in multinational teams, understanding cultural and communication diversity.
• Advanced skills in cloud computing, particularly AWS system design and optimization.
• Familiar with Agile methodologies, including Scrum ceremonies like sprint planning and retrospectives.

Language Requirements

• Business level English proficiency (TOEIC score of 700 or above equivalent).
• Japanese proficiency is not required but nice to have.

Who We're Looking For

• A shared belief in Money Forward's Mission/Vision/Values/Culture.
• Passionate about leveraging technology to transform financial services.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to drive projects to completion.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced international environment.
• Able to communicate effectively across teams and independently resolve complex issues between departments.

Technology Stack

• Language: Go, Java
• Database: MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis
• Infrastructure/Middleware: Terraform, Kubernetes, AWS (EKS, ECR, RDS, S3, SQS, SNS, etc…), GCP, Docker, Kafka, NginX, Consul

Tools Used

• Communication: Slack, Kibela, Zoom
• Monitoring: Datadog, Rollbar, Sentry
• Repository Management: GitHub
• CI/CD: Argo CD, Circle CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• Ticket Management: Jira
• Security: Dependabot, Sonarqube

About the Company

“Money Forward Cloud ERP” is a cloud-based composable ERP (modular ERP) that has our own SaaS applications for business back-office operations from Accounting, Finances, and Human Resources fields as its module applications.

Our team is developing Public APIs and API platforms for those products. Public APIs enable our ERP to offer a high degree of integration with other third-party applications. This allows our customers to build a more comprehensive view of their operations and data across different functional areas and systems. Also by designing commonly used API platforms, we aim to improve UX and development productivity.

Work Environment

• MF Library: We have a library system where you can freely borrow books, ranging from technical manuals to management books. Desired books can be purchased at the company's expense.
• Referral Program: The company covers the cost of recruitment meals and offers a referral bonus system.
• Conference Participation Support: The company covers the costs for attending domestic and international conferences such as RubyKaigi and Google I/O.
• Company-wide study sessions are held regularly, open to all employees.
• Engage with the entire engineering team on a Slack channel, including OSS committers, the CTO, and VPoE. It's an environment where you can easily ask questions and engage in discussions.