Senior Backend Developer
Description For Senior Backend Developer
Migaku is an innovative education technology company focused on revolutionizing language learning through immersive tools. Their flagship product is a powerful Chrome extension that transforms regular websites into interactive language learning materials by providing translations and subtitles.
The company is currently seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join their team in a fully remote capacity, accepting candidates from APAC and European time zones. This role is crucial for their upcoming expansion plans and requires someone with a "ship-first" mindset who can deliver results quickly.
The position offers an attractive salary range of ¥8M – ¥14M and requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in software engineering. The tech stack is diverse, including Kotlin, JavaScript, and Python, with heavy utilization of Firebase and cloud technologies. The role involves maintaining and developing features across multiple platforms including web, mobile apps, and browser extensions.
What makes this role particularly interesting is its focus on educational technology and language learning. The ideal candidate should have a passion for language learning, with knowledge of Asian languages (particularly Japanese) being a plus. This combines technical expertise with a meaningful mission of helping people learn languages more effectively through immersion.
The company culture emphasizes quick delivery, adaptability, and technical excellence, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices. The remote work setup offers flexibility while maintaining connection through APAC and European time zones. For a senior developer interested in edtech and language learning, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in how people learn languages worldwide.
Responsibilities For Senior Backend Developer
- Maintain and develop new features for all products: Website, iOS & Android Apps, Browser Extension, and Web App
- Develop and maintain a Firebase-powered account system coupled with Stripe for financial transactions
- Collaborate with team members on integration work across different platforms
- Interact with users to triage and fix issues
- Write and maintain unit and end-to-end tests to ensure high-quality code
- Contribute to code reviews and team best practices
Requirements For Senior Backend Developer
- A strong passion for language learning, with studying an Asian language—particularly Japanese—being an added bonus
- 3+ years of experience as a Software Engineer (Back-End, Front-End, or Full-Stack)
- Ability to develop and maintain backend components in Kotlin, Javascript and Python
- Strong experience with Google Cloud or other cloud technologies
- Strong Linux proficiency
- Experience working with Firebase account systems
- Familiarity with hosting solutions on Cloudflare
- Knowledge and experience of Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) is a plus
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
- Ability to be on call and respond to critical backend issues promptly
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