Mid Software Engineer

About byFood:

ByFood.com is a Japan-based, rapidly expanding one-stop platform for foodie travelers. We’re seeking new team members who are eager to join a growing international company. ByFood has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the 3rd UNWTO Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition, for our unique approach to accessible and sustainable tourism.

Through byFood, users can book food experiences around the world, including cooking classes and food tours, and make restaurant reservations in Japan without needing to read or speak Japanese. Our mission is to connect with travelers at every stage of their journey, from planning to experiencing and, finally, remembering.

But we don’t stop there. For every food experience or paid restaurant reservation booked on the platform, byFood donates school meals to children in need via our Food for Happiness program. To date, we’ve contributed over 889,000 meals.

Job Summary:

ByFood.com, the forefront platform for culinary exploration in Japan and beyond, is searching for a talented mid-level Full-Stack Developer. If you have a knack for building seamless, intuitive digital experiences and a palate eager to dive into the culinary world, we’re looking for you! Join us in revolutionizing how food enthusiasts discover and enjoy local cuisine, one bite at a time.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack features for our website with a focus on Go for the backend and TypeScript, React, and NextJS for the frontend.
• Embrace type safety to ensure robust backend services and engaging front-end user interfaces.
• Engage in all stages of project development, from ideation to deployment, ensuring a seamless, end-to-end user experience.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment to make decisions that impact the overall project direction and integrity.
• Prioritize testing to ensure application stability and document your code thoroughly for understandability and ease of future modifications.
• Keep up with the latest industry trends and technologies, continuously seeking to improve our platform and processes.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a minimum of three years of experience in software development, with proficiency in Go, TypeScript, React, and NextJS.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of full-stack development and expresses a strong desire to grow in both front-end and back-end technologies.
• Values type safety and has a proven track record of working in every part of past projects, contributing significantly to the team's decision-making process.
• Strives for stability in their code through diligent testing practices and excels in creating clear, understandable documentation.
• Exhibits excellent English communication skills, capable of both understanding complex concepts and articulating ideas clearly in speech and writing.

Process:

• A pre-elimination for the individuals who applied
• Sending the Technical Evaluation Set
• Technical interview
• Final interview
• Job offer
• Onboarding

Remarks:

• Full remote work is available from overseas
• We will form an "Outsourcer Contract (Service Agreement)" once you are hired. Please note that this is not an employment contract.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.