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Remote Backend Engineer

at PayPay Card

Posted 6 hours ago | 1 applied

Description:

  • PayPay Card Corporation was established in 2021 to provide users with a FinTech service that is more accessible and convenient compared to previous credit cards and credit services.
  • The company integrates with the PayPay payment platform, which has surpassed 69 million users since its launch (as of May 2025).
  • The company is looking for passionate individuals to refine products quickly and promote cashless payments in Japan.
  • The role involves building or rebuilding robust services with a focus on scalability and maintainability.
  • Responsibilities include supporting the design, implementation, and delivery of large-scale systems, collaborating with product managers and frontend engineers, and resolving product issues.
  • The tech stack includes Spring Boot, Java 11/17, AWS ECS, and various tools for testing, deployment, and project management.
  • The company values communication and inclusivity in a multicultural environment.

Requirements:

  • Candidates should have skills in an OOP language such as C# or other JVM languages like Scala.
  • Experience with RDBMS, NoSQL databases, and distributed cache is required.
  • Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming are necessary.
  • An in-depth understanding of concurrency and distributed computing is essential.
  • Experience in implementing platform components such as RESTful APIs, Pub/Sub Systems, and Database Clients is required.
  • Candidates should have experience with microservices and event-driven architectures.
  • Experience in designing high-traffic systems is necessary.
  • A degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science, or 3+ years of equivalent experience in SaaS platform development is required.
  • English business proficiency is mandatory.

Benefits:

  • The position offers a full-time employment status with a hybrid workstyle, allowing for flexible working arrangements.
  • Employees enjoy full flex time with no core hours and a principle working schedule of 9:00 am to 5:45 pm.
  • Holidays include every Saturday, Sunday, national holidays in Japan, New Year's break, and company-designated special days.
  • Paid leave includes annual leave (up to 14 days in the first year) and personal leave (5 days each year).
  • The salary is paid in 12 installments, reviewed annually, with a special incentive based on company performance and individual contributions.
  • Additional benefits include social insurance, a 401K plan, overtime allowances, and commuting expenses.