Japan Awaits is transforming how travelers experience Japan, growing over 30% year-over-year since reopening in 2022. We've guided thousands of visitors through Japan's rich cultural landscape, helping them navigate complex cultural nuances and logistical challenges. Our vision is to scale premium, highly personalized travel experiences while maintaining the exceptional quality our clients expect. We're revolutionizing how high-end custom tours are crafted and delivered, combining human expertise with technological innovation.

We're seeking a visionary Fullstack Lead Developer to architect and build our core platform from the ground up. You'll create a scalable system that enables us to deliver highly tailored premium experiences at scale, transforming how we craft and deliver bespoke tours for discerning travelers.

Key responsabilities :
Architect and develop our new platform from scratch using modern PHP frameworks
Design and implement a comprehensive data migration strategy from WordPress
Lead the integration of multiple travel industry APIs
Implement AI-powered features for enhanced user experience
Develop scalable solutions for our growing user base
Coach and mentor our WordPress developer in modern PHP practices
Work directly with CEO on technical strategy and implementation
Ensure platform security and performance at scale

- Expert-level proficiency in modern PHP frameworks (Laravel or Symfony)
- Proven fullstack capabilities with modern frontend frameworks (React/Vue)
- Fluent in English
- Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and experience with Tailwind CSS or similar modern frameworks
- Data migration expertise
- Experience with AI API implementations
- Advanced DevOps knowledge including:
(i) CI/CD pipeline implementation
(ii) Container orchestration
(iii) Security best practices
(iv) Performance optimization
(v) Monitoring and logging

Mandatory Portfolio Requirements
Either:
- Active GitHub profile with complete projects built from scratch
- OR source code of recent complete projects for review

We're looking for a technical leader who can:
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
- Proactively identify and communicate potential challenges before they become issues
- Challenge and be challenged constructively in technical discussions with the CEO
- Guide our WordPress developer's growth into modern PHP development
- Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
- Lead by example in code quality and development practices

Trong tuần: Từ thứ 2 - thứ 6

- Competitive Salary: $2,300-$2,700/month
- Full remote position

Room 401, Higuchi Building, 45-4 Tobehoncho, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0041, Japan