About the Job
TableCheck, Japan’s leading restaurant reservation management platform, is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in custom backend solutions for enterprise clients. This role will drive integration and backend initiatives from start to finish. As a Software Engineer, you will lead the full lifecycle of backend projects — gathering requirements from clients and internal stakeholders, designing technical architecture, implementing third-party integrations, and iterating based on feedback. You’ll serve as both the technical executor and the integration expert for our enterprise-facing backend infrastructure.

TableCheck has embraced remote work. As such, communication and documentation are in our blood. We look for and write about signals in the noise which enables us to constantly learn and adapt, and we expect members of our teams to constantly follow up with questions and updates to keep everyone in the loop. You will be working closely with members in Japan and supporting enterprise clients across Japan and Southeast Asia, so we require that you work during Japanese business hours.

Technical Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement backend solutions for enterprise clients.
• Create and maintain integrations with third-party APIs and external systems.
• Develop secure and scalable backend services using Ruby on Rails.
• Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage.
• Provide technical documentation for integration processes and backend systems.

Mandatory Skills

• 5+ years of backend development experience, including 3+ years with Ruby on Rails and API-based systems integration.
• Database experience with SQL or NoSQL systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Strong understanding of software security principles.
• Experience with AI-assisted development workflows (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, etc.).
• Experience with test-driven development.

Recommended Skills

• Familiarity with the F&B industry or reservation management systems.
• Experience working in a start-up or fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Japanese business culture.
• Strong communication skills in a multicultural environment.
• Japanese language skills are a plus but not mandatory.

Evaluation Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated based on their technical skills and the strength of their previous experience. Candidates will be asked to complete a small coding project and an integration design exercise for evaluation purposes.