Senior Backend Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Java or Kotlin, significant experience with GraphQL, and proficiency with any major cloud provider. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing and operating backend services that are integral to supporting drivers in their daily activities, such as navigation, preferences, and authentication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design testable, scalable, and observable backend services for a global mobile application.
• Develop backend service solutions, including selecting and setting up cloud infrastructure services, monitoring, alerting, and integrating with several 3rd-party APIs.
• Collaborate closely with Mobile App developers, 3rd party API developers, and software architects to deliver optimal solutions for Honda drivers.
• Troubleshoot production issues and develop and release hotfixes as needed.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline infrastructure.

Required Skills:

• 5 to 8 years of experience using Java and Kotlin. Proficiency in both is required, but expertise in either Java or Kotlin is sufficient.
• Hands-on experience with GraphQL APIs, including query optimization and managing multiple resolvers.
• Proven track record of delivering performant API integrations and interfaces.
• Experience with a major cloud provider such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Microsoft Azure.
• Expertise in architecting, building, and operating cloud-native backend services.
• Flexible and entrepreneurial mindset, with a willingness to engage outside of your usual responsibilities, learn new technologies, and tackle challenges beyond backend development.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Fluency in Japanese (good to have).