Senior Full-Stack Engineer, Japan

Cookpad, a pioneering food tech company, is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join their Moment team in Tokyo. The role focuses on developing and maintaining their Django-based platform that helps people learn to cook through an innovative AI-powered personal coaching service. The position requires expertise in Python/Django, frontend technologies, and AWS, with opportunities to work on complex, feature-rich applications.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of Python development experience and strong proficiency in Django framework. They'll be responsible for designing and developing full-stack web applications, building scalable APIs, implementing responsive interfaces, and optimizing database performance. The role demands someone who can make architectural decisions and work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key technical requirements include expertise in PostgreSQL, JavaScript/TypeScript, modern frontend technologies, and experience with CI/CD pipelines. Additional valuable skills include experience with React, machine learning deployments, Docker containerization, and AWS services. The position offers competitive compensation, relocation support including visa sponsorship if needed, and the opportunity to work with a fast-paced, ambitious team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that's expanding its innovative product across multiple countries including Japan, Indonesia, UK, France, and Italy. The role combines technical leadership with the chance to shape the future of cooking education through technology. Working on Moment, you'll be at the forefront of applying AI and multimodal technology (text, vision, audio) to create meaningful impact in how people learn to cook.