Role Overview

my route is a MaaS (Mobility as a Service) app that integrates multiple transport options — trains, buses, taxis, and car sharing — into a single seamless journey planner. As a Backend Engineer on this team, you will design and build the APIs and services that power the app for users across Japan.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend APIs (REST / GraphQL)
• Build scalable microservices on AWS
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, designers, and product managers
• Participate in code reviews and improve engineering quality
• Monitor and improve system performance and reliability
• Contribute to technical roadmap discussions

Requirements

• 3+ years of backend development experience
• Proficiency in one or more of: Go, Python, Node.js, Java, Kotlin
• Experience with RESTful API design
• Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Experience deploying on AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Business-level Japanese

Nice to Have

• Experience with microservices architecture
• Knowledge of Kubernetes or container-based deployments
• Interest in MaaS, transportation, or mobility technology
• English communication skills

About my route

my route is operated jointly by KINTO Technologies and Toyota, and is one of Japan's leading MaaS platforms, available in multiple cities. The product helps people plan multi-modal journeys in one place.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work options, Tokyo office
• Opportunity to contribute to a product with real social impact