Job Description

About Us

Likha-iT Inc. is a software development company based in Makati City and a subsidiary of Freee K.K. in Japan. As part of its global engineering team, we share a singular mission: to 'Empower Small Businesses to Take Center Stage.'

We seek exceptional engineers with a strong product mindset—those who care not just about how something is built, but why it matters and who it serves. We build integrated management platforms that streamline operations and empower anyone to manage their business freely. Because our work supports Japan’s accounting infrastructure, every team member takes ownership and drives real impact for our users.

About The Role

We seek 'Bamboo Shoot' talent: high-potential developers with the resilience and velocity to grow rapidly.

At Likha-iT, we are autonomous builders, not just code-writers. Whether you are a fresh graduate or an early-career engineer, if you have a product mindset and a hunger for growth, we want to help you take center stage. We are looking for those who aren't afraid of change and are ready to take full ownership of their career.

Tech Stack and Tools

Languages/Frameworks: Ruby, Go, TypeScript, Python, Ruby On Rails, React, Vite, webpack, and etc.
Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, Aurora, BigQuery, and etc.
Tools: Claude code, Argo CD, Bugsnag, Datadog, Redash, and etc.

Responsibilities

Is willing to learn new technologies, tools, and concepts and seeks feedback as needed to complete their tasks.
Solves clearly defined, self-contained technical problems with/without guidance.
Ability to rapidly adapt to the new age of AI-driven development.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Open to Fresh Graduates or Engineers with 1–3 years of software development experience.
You are autonomous and don't wait to be told what to do. You actively seek out solutions and are eager to master new technologies.
You have a natural curiosity for user experience. You don’t just want to know how to code a feature; you want to know why it helps the user.
You thrive in fast-paced environments and see change as an opportunity to learn rather than a hurdle.
Ability to work in a Hybrid Setup (at least 3 days onsite in Makati from Monday to Friday).

Hiring Process

Code Exam: Show us your technical logic and problem-solving skills.
Technical Interview: A deep dive into your engineering experience and the "how" behind your code.
Culture Fit Interview: Let’s talk about your values, your product mindset, and how you align with freee’s mission.
Final Interview: A final in-person interview with Likha’s President and Engineering Head.

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