Lead Engineer — Project Promotion Group — Tokyo / Nagoya
Applicants must be fluent or near-native in Japanese and must currently reside in Japan with a valid visa to be eligible for consideration.
Role Overview
As a Lead Engineer in the Project Promotion Group, you will provide technical leadership for new system development projects, working hand-in-hand with project managers and business stakeholders. You will be responsible for architectural decisions, technical risk management, and guiding engineering execution end to end.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical design and architecture for new system development initiatives
- Collaborate with Project Managers to define technical scope, estimates, and delivery plans
- Guide and mentor a team of engineers through design, implementation, and review
- Identify and manage technical risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure quality through code reviews, testing standards, and best practices
- Communicate technical decisions clearly to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders
Requirements
- 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a technical lead role
- Broad full-stack or backend expertise — able to make informed decisions across the system
- Experience leading greenfield system development from concept to production
- Strong communication skills with both technical teams and business stakeholders
- Business-level Japanese
Nice to Have
- Experience working alongside project managers in a matrix structure
- Background in automotive, mobility, or enterprise system development
- English communication skills
What We Offer
- Competitive senior/lead-level salary
- Offices in Tokyo and Nagoya with hybrid arrangements
- Technical leadership role on strategic new development projects
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This is the English version of the original Japanese job listing. For the Japanese version, please visit the official KINTO Technologies recruitment page.