Micoworks, Inc.

【PHP｜Full Stack Engineer】Remote | Actively Hiring Bilingual (JP-EN) | Global Expansion!

Backend Engineer 1 More

6M - ***M JPY

Tokyo 1 More

Full-time (permanent)

Online Interview: Yes

Remote Work from Overseas: No / From Japan: Yes

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners

Less Than

Frequency of English Usage

Less Than

Remote work Flex-time Use English Start-up International employees In-house product development

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners
Less Than

Frequency of English Usage
Less Than

Remote work Flex-time Use English Start-up International employees In-house product development

Related Skills

Programming Language

PHP

Management/System project Experience

Requirement Definition System Design (Fundamental) System design (detail)

Language Requirements

Required

Preferred

Language Requirements

Required

Japanese: Daily Conversation

English: Business

JLPT: N2

Preferred

Japanese: Business

English: Business

JLPT: N1

Job Description

【Job Details】
You will be involved in the development and operation of our proprietary product, which has a long track record and is used by numerous customers. Your mission will be to maintain the system's stable operation while continuously improving it to make the service more user-friendly for a wider audience. This position involves enhancing the quality of the current product and addressing technical challenges.

You will work on challenges specific to communication domains, such as handling large-scale data (e.g., chat log data exceeding 100 million records) and designing and operating systems capable of withstanding loads from tens of thousands to millions of users accessing and distributing data.

--About the Tools, Languages, and Environment
The technical stack varies slightly depending on the product you work on:

- Web Backend: PHP, Laravel
- Web Frontend: Vue.js, Laravel (Blade)
- Database: Aurora MySQL, ElastiCache for Redis
- Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform, CDK, Ansible
- Middleware: Nginx, Supervisor
- Monitoring: NewRelic, AWS (CloudWatch)
- Data Analysis: BigQuery, Google Data Studio, Metabase, Trocco, Snowflake
- Development Environment: Docker
- CI: GitHub Actions
- CDN: CloudFront
- Source Code Management: GitHub
- Communication Tools: Google Meet, Slack, Notion, Redmine
- AI Development Support: GitHub Copilot, CodeRabbit, ChatGPT, Claude


【Key Attractions of the Role】
 - Direct Contribution to the Customer Base
Our product has a long history and is trusted by numerous customers, providing a unique opportunity to receive direct feedback through daily operations. You will experience the fulfillment of maintaining customer trust and contributing to improving service quality.

- Developing Problem-Solving Skills
You will face technically demanding challenges related to product performance, giving you the chance to refine your ability to identify optimal solutions. This environment allows you to further enhance your problem-solving skills while improving the overall performance and scalability of the product.

- Autonomy and Proactive Engagement
Engineers in this role enjoy a high degree of autonomy, with the freedom to propose and implement technical approaches and improvements. You will have the opportunity to design and execute optimal solutions based on customer needs and product requirements, enabling you to grow your technical expertise and build a strong portfolio of accomplishments.


【Micoworks’ Global Environment】
★ A Workplace Where You Can Utilize Bilingual Skills (Japanese & English)
On the business side, Japanese is primarily used, while the development team switches between Japanese and English depending on the project and team members. We are looking for individuals who can act as a bridge between both languages and drive our development forward.

★ Strengthening Global Expansion
We have established offices in the Philippines and India, and we are accelerating collaboration with overseas teams. This is an ideal environment for those who want to leverage their skills and language abilities on a global scale.

★ A Multinational Engineering Team
Approximately 20% of our engineering team consists of international members, with professionals from over 12 different countries actively contributing. We also provide full support for visa acquisition and renewal upon joining.

■ Countries of Employment Record:
Sweden, Ireland, Belarus, United States, Vietnam, Netherlands, Korea, India, China, Canada, Brazil


【Introducing Our Top Leaders Driving the Team with a Global Perspective】
At Micoworks, many of our top management members come from diverse international backgrounds. Here, we introduce one of our key leaders.
＜Sumit Agrawal | VP of AI Innovation & Engineering＞
After serving as a tech lead at Cisco Systems and Novell for five years, Sumit joined Findability Sciences India Pvt Ltd in 2009. He later became Director and was promoted to VP of Technology & Business Development. In 2018, he moved to Findability Sciences Japan, where he served as CTO and Head of the Global Patent Review Committee. In March 2024, he joined Micoworks and assumed his current role.

【Service Overview: "MicoCloud"  】
- A platform supporting B2C businesses by managing customer information and facilitating communication through messaging tools.  
- By leveraging collected data, MicoCloud enables personalized communication, fostering customer loyalty and driving revenue growth.  
- Adopting a multi-channel strategy, MicoCloud is continuously growing with the aim of becoming Asia's No. 1 brand empowerment company.  


【Attractive points of Micoworks】
Micoworks is committed to achieving the ambitious goal of becoming the No. 1 company in Asia by 2030, with a strong focus on global expansion. Achieving this goal involves overcoming numerous challenges, but we offer an environment where you can fully utilize your skills and experience.  
◼︎ A "Growing Market × Growing Company"
- The C-commerce market boasts a global scale of nearly 30 trillion yen, with projections suggesting it will surpass the e-commerce market in some countries by 2025.
- Achieved 500% business growth in just two years in the marketing SaaS domain.
Secured a total of 6.3 billion yen in funding (Series B: 3.5 billion yen).
- Established the No.1 position in LINE marketing within Japan.

◼︎ A Customer-Centric Approach
- Our mission is to expand possibilities for all businesses and create a future where brands and consumers lead richer lives.
- The culture of "WOW THE CUSTOMER" reflects our commitment to addressing customers’ true challenges and delivering results that exceed expectations.

◼︎ The People You Work With
-  Our leadership and team embody an "OPEN MIND" approach, fostering open and inclusive communication across all levels.
- Driven by a strong "ALL FOR ONE" spirit, team members work closely together, both internally and externally, with a "Giver Mindset" at the core of our collaboration.
- Surrounded by highly motivated colleagues, you’ll find daily inspiration and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Join Micoworks and build a challenging and rewarding career with us!

Required Skills and Experiences

【Required Skills】 - Bilingual Proficiency : Fluency in Japanese or English at a native level, with the other language at least conversational. - Experience in backend development for web applications (expected 10+ years) - Proficiency in PHP (expected 5+ years) - Experience with the software development lifecycle, from requirements definition to release - Experience as a tech lead or leader in team-based development - Experience in operating high-transaction systems - Performance tuning experience - Experience in bug investigation and remediation - Familiarity with peer review processes 【Preferred Skills】 - Experience in product management for web/mobile applications - Work experience in a startup environment - Development experience using LINE API - Experience in improving Scrum events - Knowledge of handling large-scale data transmission and reception - Experience in agile development - Hands-on experience with CI/CD - Re-architecting to address issues in existing architectures - Development experience with event-driven architecture - Experience with pair programming or mob programming 【Ideal Candidate Profile】 - Ability to persistently engage with challenges - A proactive mindset for overcoming obstacles independently - Possessing integrity and a strong sense of responsibility - Capability to hypothesize and verify with limited information, identifying optimal solutions efficiently - Skilled in structuring, articulating, or delivering outputs effectively - Enthusiasm for new technologies and a proactive approach to self-learning - A questioning mindset that challenges common assumptions and verifies with personal action - Open and trustworthy communication skills - Ability to motivate others through positive thinking and statements - Strong leadership skills to involve and drive others towards achieving goals

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Working Condition

【Salary】
Will be determined based on previous experience, taking into consideration your skills and expertise.

【Work Location】
- Your preferred work location will be discussed.
- Flexible work styles are available depending on job responsibilities (remote/on-site).
 
▪️Average On-Site Frequency
- About 4 days per month.
 
▪️Osaka Office
WeWork Midosuji Frontier 1-13-22 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
 
▪️Tokyo Office
(From January 2024) 
WeWork The ARGYLE Aoyama 6F 2-14-4 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo


【Employment Type】
Full-time employee

【Work Style】
▪️Work Hours
- Standard Schedule: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (includes a 1-hour break; overtime applicable).
Flexible Time: Core hours from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

-  Certain grades may fall under a discretionary labor system, per company regulations.

【Holidays and Leave】
- Weekends (Saturday & Sunday), national holidays
- Year-end and New Year holidays
- Summer vacation
- Bereavement leave
- Paid leave (10 days granted upon joining, with additional days based on tenure)
- Other company-designated holidays

【Probationary Period】
Generally 3 months (no changes in compensation or benefits during this period).

【Benefits】
- Commuting allowance (including bicycle commuting)
- Company laptop provided
- Company phone provided (*role-specific)
- Flexible start-time policy (every two months upon request)
- Social insurance (health, pension, employment, workers' compensation)
- Life and health support leave
- Health checkup expenses covered
- Parental and childcare support programs
- Club activity support

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Application Screening → 1st Interview → 2nd Interview → Final Interview & Reference Check → Offer
※ All interviews will be conducted online.
※ A casual interview may be conducted.

Business (description what they do)

Provision and sales of marketing tools "MicoCloud", "Micomii" and "MicoVoice".

We will be Asia's No.1 BtoC Communication Platform!

Our mission is to "Empower every brand for a better future" and our medium-long-term vision is to "To be No.1 BtoC Communication platform in Asia”. There are still many challenges in the BtoC domain to acquire attribute and behavioral data of each customer and realize communication that satisfies each customer. Until now, segmentation has been done in such a way as "men in 20s" or "those who have purchased a product at least once". However, this method includes people with completely different interests in the same category, resulting in a large number of unsolicited messages being delivered to many customers. In addition, people's interests and the environment surrounding them change from moment to moment. Instead of responding to customers based on information obtained in the past, communication must be tailored to the customer's "What do they want to do now? While communication channels are diversifying, many companies still communicate only by e-mail or telephone. In the future, companies will be required to deliver messages by flexibly changing channels according to the customer's situation, rather than relying on a specific communication method. In response to such a society, we must ask ourselves, "What are our customers doing right now? This is the basis for true personalization that provides the necessary information through the most appropriate channel based on real-time data such as "What are customers doing right now?

We have talented members from diverse backgrounds!

The company is an environment where 80% of employees are mid-career, and many members come from major consulting firms, major mobile carriers companies, general trading companies, and other companies listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. We have a wide age range, mainly in their 30s, and respect the diversity of nationalities, not only Japanese but also foreign nationals. ★Real opinions from IT Engineers at Micoworks,Inc.★ “Because there are still so few engineers, there are active efforts (workshops, off-site meetings, culture boards, etc.) to value engineers and foster a good environment and culture." “Communication with the Biz side is also very active, and there are no walls between the product side and the Biz side, as is often the case. I feel that we have a well-coordinated organization.” “Opportunities to work in an environment actively striving to become Asia's No. 1 are rare, so we would love for individuals who are eager to take on big challenges to join us.”

We have raised a cumulative total of about 6.3 billion yen!

Micoworks Raises 3.5 Billion Yen in Series B Funding Micoworks has secured 3.5 billion yen in Series B funding, led by Vertex Growth with participation from JAFCO Group, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, SMBC Venture Capital, Mizuho Capital, and existing investors ALL STAR SAAS FUND and Eight Roads Ventures Japan. With this round, our total funding now exceeds 6.3 billion yen. Moving forward, we will accelerate product development for global expansion and strengthen our organization in line with our 2030 vision to become "Asia’s No.1 Brand Empowerment Company." ★ Investor Comments ★ Vertex Growth General Partner, TAM Hock Chuan "We are pleased to lead Micoworks’ Series B round alongside top investors. Micoworks’ scalable platform, deeply integrated with LINE, enables personalized customer engagement and delivers immense value. We admire CEO Yamada’s strong vision and top-tier management team and are excited to support Micoworks' global growth with our expertise and best practices." JAFCO Group, West Japan Branch Head & Partner, Mizuki Takahara "I first met CEO Yamada four years ago, before MicoCloud’s launch, when Micoworks had fewer than 30 employees. I was impressed by his bold vision to build 'Asia’s No.1 company.' Since then, his determination has led to MicoCloud’s rapid growth and a team of over 100 talented members. Inspired by their journey, we are honored to invest and support Micoworks in its ambitious challenge."

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Micoworks, Inc.

【PHP｜Full Stack Engineer】Remote | Actively Hiring Bilingual (JP-EN) | Global Expansion!

Backend Engineer 1 More

6M - ***M JPY

Tokyo 1 More

Full-time (permanent)

Online Interview: Yes

Remote Work from Overseas: No / Remote Work in Japan: Yes

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners

Less Than

Frequency of English Usage

Less Than

Remote work Flex-time Use English Start-up International employees In-house product development

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners
Less Than

Frequency of English Usage
Less Than

Remote work Flex-time Use English Start-up International employees In-house product development

Related Skills

Programming Language

PHP

Management/System project Experience

Requirement Definition System Design (Fundamental) System design (detail)

Language Requirements

Required

Preferred

Language Requirements

Required

Japanese: Daily Conversation

English: Business

JLPT: N2

Preferred

Japanese: Business

English: Business

JLPT: N1

Job Description

【Job Details】
You will be involved in the development and operation of our proprietary product, which has a long track record and is used by numerous customers. Your mission will be to maintain the system's stable operation while continuously improving it to make the service more user-friendly for a wider audience. This position involves enhancing the quality of the current product and addressing technical challenges.

You will work on challenges specific to communication domains, such as handling large-scale data (e.g., chat log data exceeding 100 million records) and designing and operating systems capable of withstanding loads from tens of thousands to millions of users accessing and distributing data.

--About the Tools, Languages, and Environment
The technical stack varies slightly depending on the product you work on:

- Web Backend: PHP, Laravel
- Web Frontend: Vue.js, Laravel (Blade)
- Database: Aurora MySQL, ElastiCache for Redis
- Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform, CDK, Ansible
- Middleware: Nginx, Supervisor
- Monitoring: NewRelic, AWS (CloudWatch)
- Data Analysis: BigQuery, Google Data Studio, Metabase, Trocco, Snowflake
- Development Environment: Docker
- CI: GitHub Actions
- CDN: CloudFront
- Source Code Management: GitHub
- Communication Tools: Google Meet, Slack, Notion, Redmine
- AI Development Support: GitHub Copilot, CodeRabbit, ChatGPT, Claude


【Key Attractions of the Role】
 - Direct Contribution to the Customer Base
Our product has a long history and is trusted by numerous customers, providing a unique opportunity to receive direct feedback through daily operations. You will experience the fulfillment of maintaining customer trust and contributing to improving service quality.

- Developing Problem-Solving Skills
You will face technically demanding challenges related to product performance, giving you the chance to refine your ability to identify optimal solutions. This environment allows you to further enhance your problem-solving skills while improving the overall performance and scalability of the product.

- Autonomy and Proactive Engagement
Engineers in this role enjoy a high degree of autonomy, with the freedom to propose and implement technical approaches and improvements. You will have the opportunity to design and execute optimal solutions based on customer needs and product requirements, enabling you to grow your technical expertise and build a strong portfolio of accomplishments.


【Micoworks’ Global Environment】
★ A Workplace Where You Can Utilize Bilingual Skills (Japanese & English)
On the business side, Japanese is primarily used, while the development team switches between Japanese and English depending on the project and team members. We are looking for individuals who can act as a bridge between both languages and drive our development forward.

★ Strengthening Global Expansion
We have established offices in the Philippines and India, and we are accelerating collaboration with overseas teams. This is an ideal environment for those who want to leverage their skills and language abilities on a global scale.

★ A Multinational Engineering Team
Approximately 20% of our engineering team consists of international members, with professionals from over 12 different countries actively contributing. We also provide full support for visa acquisition and renewal upon joining.

■ Countries of Employment Record:
Sweden, Ireland, Belarus, United States, Vietnam, Netherlands, Korea, India, China, Canada, Brazil


【Introducing Our Top Leaders Driving the Team with a Global Perspective】
At Micoworks, many of our top management members come from diverse international backgrounds. Here, we introduce one of our key leaders.
＜Sumit Agrawal | VP of AI Innovation & Engineering＞
After serving as a tech lead at Cisco Systems and Novell for five years, Sumit joined Findability Sciences India Pvt Ltd in 2009. He later became Director and was promoted to VP of Technology & Business Development. In 2018, he moved to Findability Sciences Japan, where he served as CTO and Head of the Global Patent Review Committee. In March 2024, he joined Micoworks and assumed his current role.

【Service Overview: "MicoCloud"  】
- A platform supporting B2C businesses by managing customer information and facilitating communication through messaging tools.  
- By leveraging collected data, MicoCloud enables personalized communication, fostering customer loyalty and driving revenue growth.  
- Adopting a multi-channel strategy, MicoCloud is continuously growing with the aim of becoming Asia's No. 1 brand empowerment company.  


【Attractive points of Micoworks】
Micoworks is committed to achieving the ambitious goal of becoming the No. 1 company in Asia by 2030, with a strong focus on global expansion. Achieving this goal involves overcoming numerous challenges, but we offer an environment where you can fully utilize your skills and experience.  
◼︎ A "Growing Market × Growing Company"
- The C-commerce market boasts a global scale of nearly 30 trillion yen, with projections suggesting it will surpass the e-commerce market in some countries by 2025.
- Achieved 500% business growth in just two years in the marketing SaaS domain.
Secured a total of 6.3 billion yen in funding (Series B: 3.5 billion yen).
- Established the No.1 position in LINE marketing within Japan.

◼︎ A Customer-Centric Approach
- Our mission is to expand possibilities for all businesses and create a future where brands and consumers lead richer lives.
- The culture of "WOW THE CUSTOMER" reflects our commitment to addressing customers’ true challenges and delivering results that exceed expectations.

◼︎ The People You Work With
-  Our leadership and team embody an "OPEN MIND" approach, fostering open and inclusive communication across all levels.
- Driven by a strong "ALL FOR ONE" spirit, team members work closely together, both internally and externally, with a "Giver Mindset" at the core of our collaboration.
- Surrounded by highly motivated colleagues, you’ll find daily inspiration and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Join Micoworks and build a challenging and rewarding career with us!

Required Skills and Experiences

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If you already have a GitTap Account, please login.

Working Condition

【Salary】
Will be determined based on previous experience, taking into consideration your skills and expertise.

【Work Location】
- Your preferred work location will be discussed.
- Flexible work styles are available depending on job responsibilities (remote/on-site).
 
▪️Average On-Site Frequency
- About 4 days per month.
 
▪️Osaka Office
WeWork Midosuji Frontier 1-13-22 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
 
▪️Tokyo Office
(From January 2024) 
WeWork The ARGYLE Aoyama 6F 2-14-4 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo


【Employment Type】
Full-time employee

【Work Style】
▪️Work Hours
- Standard Schedule: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (includes a 1-hour break; overtime applicable).
Flexible Time: Core hours from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

-  Certain grades may fall under a discretionary labor system, per company regulations.

【Holidays and Leave】
- Weekends (Saturday & Sunday), national holidays
- Year-end and New Year holidays
- Summer vacation
- Bereavement leave
- Paid leave (10 days granted upon joining, with additional days based on tenure)
- Other company-designated holidays

【Probationary Period】
Generally 3 months (no changes in compensation or benefits during this period).

【Benefits】
- Commuting allowance (including bicycle commuting)
- Company laptop provided
- Company phone provided (*role-specific)
- Flexible start-time policy (every two months upon request)
- Social insurance (health, pension, employment, workers' compensation)
- Life and health support leave
- Health checkup expenses covered
- Parental and childcare support programs
- Club activity support

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Application Screening → 1st Interview → 2nd Interview → Final Interview & Reference Check → Offer
※ All interviews will be conducted online.
※ A casual interview may be conducted.

Business (description what they do)

Provision and sales of marketing tools "MicoCloud", "Micomii" and "MicoVoice".

We will be Asia's No.1 BtoC Communication Platform!

We have talented members from diverse backgrounds!

We have raised a cumulative total of about 6.3 billion yen!

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