Software Engineer (Full-Stack, JavaScript focus)

TableCheck, Japan's leading restaurant reservation management platform, is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in fullstack web development. As a Software Engineer at TableCheck, you will lead the full lifecycle of product features — gathering requirements from stakeholders, designing technical architecture, implementing scalable solutions, and iterating based on feedback. You'll serve as both the technical executor and a product expert for critical parts of TableCheck’s user experience.

We operate in an English-first remote-first environment where clear communication and thorough documentation are paramount. Fluency in other languages (especially Japanese) is welcome but definitely not required. You’ll thrive here if you’re passionate about solving complex problems, optimizing our tech stack, and delivering scalable solutions written primarily in TypeScript/JavaScript that adapt to our rapidly evolving needs.

Technical Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable frontend and backend solutions using React, Node.js, and TypeScript.
• Maintain production systems with a focus on code quality, reliability, and performance.
• Align with product managers and stakeholders to steer prioritization and technical implementation.
• Participate actively in team communication, QA processes, and delivery planning to ensure smooth, high-quality releases.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with relevant technologies like Typescript, ReactJS, and NodeJS
• Understands and contributes to the business requirements, and has a burning desire to solve customer problems
• Business-level English
• Experience working in a Product Team, where you maintained a product in a production setting.
• Has strong communication skills and values team over individual.
• Moves fast, has a strong bias for impact, and seeks forgiveness, not permission.

Nice to haves

• Experience working with Ruby on Rails or other backend frameworks.
• Previous startup experience is highly desired.
• Experience working in the F&B industry (restaurants, hospitality, reservations).
• Experience building and maintaining B2B marketplace platforms.

Interview Process

1. Resume screening by hiring manager. Please submit your resume/application in English. Resumes/applications submitted in any other language will be rejected.
2. Cultural fit screening with the engineering manager (60 minutes)
3. Async take-home assignment (~1 week, negotiable)
4. Take-home review call with the engineering manager (60 minutes)

Onboarding Process (for individuals abroad with no current visa)

For individuals abroad, you will work remotely abroad for at least 3 months during the initial 6 month probation period. We can then begin applying for your Certificate of Eligibility.