Overview
At Money Forward Inc., we are dedicated to transforming financial services using advanced technology. With over 50 services for individuals and businesses, including popular products like "Money Forward ME" and "Money Forward Cloud", we help make managing money easier. We use cutting-edge "account aggregation" technology to gather user data, turning it into useful insights for our customers.
Within the Money Forward Business Company (MFBC), "Money Forward Cloud" is a component-based cloud ERP composed of multiple service groups. While these groups provide flexibility for users to choose combinations based on their needs, developing them in isolation can lead to data silos, inconsistent user experiences, and reduced development efficiency. To solve this, our Business Platform Development (BPD) division builds the common foundations that unify these services and ensures their stable use across the company.
Our division is responsible for developing and managing shared microservices and backend systems that power workflows and platform functionality across "Money Forward Cloud". We work to standardize services, improve collaboration across products, and enhance performance and scalability. By organizing complex system logic, addressing technical debt, and documenting our knowledge, we aim to create a reliable, maintainable, and future-ready platform that delivers consistent value for both developers and end-users.
We are looking for a hands-on Tech Lead who can code daily while guiding the team through Agile execution and stakeholder alignment. In this role, you’ll actively lead Agile ceremonies, collaborate with stakeholders, and write and review code daily. You’ll be at the center of execution—ensuring delivery, supporting engineers, and engaging with product and management to align priorities. This is a rare opportunity to combine leadership and technical depth in a lean, fast-moving environment, while shaping the developer experience and reliability of Money Forward’s common platform services.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Own and actively facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
- Act as a key contact point between engineering, business stakeholders, and management to ensure alignment and visibility.
- Contribute directly to development, designing and implementing scalable backend systems and services.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and regular code reviews to ensure high engineering standards.
- Track team progress and health using tools like Jira, ensuring timely delivery and continuous improvement.
- Help shape team processes, estimation practices, and foster a culture of shared ownership and accountability.
Required Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of experience in software development with strong hands-on skills in a modern programming language (e.g., Go, Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, Python, etc.).
- Experience in leading small teams or acting as a Scrum Master, Tech Lead, or Engineering Manager in an Agile environment.
- Deep understanding of backend system design, software architecture, and microservices.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and leaders.
- Comfortable facilitating Agile ceremonies and balancing delivery accountability with technical execution.
- Strong sense of ownership, self-direction, and reliability in fast-moving environments.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with distributed systems, message queues (e.g., Kafka), or event-driven architectures.
- Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD), clean architecture, or design patterns for scalable backend development.
- Exposure to infrastructure as code, containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), or cloud platforms (especially AWS).
- Experience working in a multi-national, cross-timezone team environment.
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM) or similar is a plus.
- Experience in AI development and/or experience in using AI tools to improve development processes.
- Money Forward recently announced our AI Strategy roadmap which focuses on improving AI-driven operational efficiencies, as well as integrating AI agents into our products to deliver better value to our users. (More information here)
Language Requirements
- Business level English proficiency (TOEIC score of 700 or above equivalent).
- Japanese proficiency is not required but nice to have.
Who We’re Looking For
- A shared belief in Money Forward's Mission/Vision/Values/Culture.
- Passionate about leveraging technology to improve lives and drive impact in financial services.
- Strong sense of responsibility and autonomy—drives progress rather than waiting for direction.
- Thrives in a collaborative, diverse, and globally distributed environment.
What Success Looks Like
- Team velocity and delivery consistency show measurable improvement
- Key backend services are stabilized, optimized, or refactored for scale and performance
- Development workflows are more collaborative, with improved team ownership and efficiency
- Clear, reliable communication channels with product managers and stakeholders are established
Technology Stack
- Language: Go, Java
- Database: MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis
- Infrastructure/Middleware: Terraform, Kubernetes, AWS (EKS, ECR, RDS, S3, SQS, SNS, etc…), GCP, Docker, Kafka, NginX, Consul
Tools Used
- Communication: Slack, Kibela, Zoom
- Monitoring: Datadog, Rollbar, Sentry
- Repository Management: GitHub
- CI/CD: Argo CD, Circle CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
- Ticket Management: Jira
- Security: Dependabot, Sonarqube
Work Environment
At Money Forward, we provide an environment where we can create world-class services together, and we are looking forward to welcoming you.
- Provided PC Specs: We provide PCs equipped with the latest CPUs (MacOS or Windows). Custom-made PCs tailored to business requirements and replacements with the latest OS are also possible.
- Systems to Enhance the Development Environment: Peripheral devices necessary for work (such as displays, mice, keyboards) can be purchased as office supplies. Generally, you can choose from standard products (catalog), and if conditions are met, you can apply for non-standard products as well.
- Money Forward Library: We have a library system where you can freely borrow books, ranging from technical books to management books. Desired books can be purchased at the company's expense.
- Referral Driven: We cover the cost of recruitment meals. There is a referral reward system.
- Conference Participation Support: The company partially covers participation in domestic and international conferences, such as RubyKaigi and Google I/O.
| 職種 / 募集ポジション | Tech Lead, Business Platform Development Division, Platform Application Department, Tokyo |
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| 雇用形態 | 正社員 |
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| Salary System | <Salary Range> Min 575,000 JPY / month（6,900,000 JPY / year）- 917,000 JPY / month（11,004,000 JPY / year） Each including fixed allowances of 165,957 JPY - 266,193 JPY / month. |
| Bonus | A「High Performance Bonus」may be paid to employees who receive high evaluations based on semi-annual evaluations in addition to their salary. ※Please note that the remuneration of the High Performance Bonus is subject to change according to the company's performance. |
| Probation Period | 3 months from join date |
| Working Hour System | Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work ※Conditions apply; subject to change to Flextime System. |
| Working Hours | 9:30 - 18:30 (60 min break) are the basic working hours. However, employees are able to choose their working hours at their own discretion. ※There is potential for overtime work outside the determined hours. |
| Work Style Policy | Hybrid work style ・As a standard practice, employees are required to work at the office a minimum of 2 days per week. Employees are encouraged to spend 3 or more days in the office. (This policy may be subject to change based on the company and job circumstances) ・The specific "team office days" may vary depending on the assigned team. |
| Holidays/Vacations | ■ Saturdays / Sundays / Japanese national holidays ■ Paid holidays ■ Summer holidays (3 days) ■ Winter holidays (2 days) ■ Year-end and New Year’s holidays (Dec 31st - Jan 3rd) |
| Benefits | ■ Various social insurances (employee pension, health insurance, employment insurance, industrial accident compensation insurance) ■ Neighborhood housing allowance and neighborhood moving allowance ■ Health check and gynecological checkup ■ Influenza vaccine ■ Book purchases support ■ Defined-contribution corporate pension ■ Employee stock ownership plan ■ Preferential treatment when using the following services（limited to businesses under contract with Money Forward） - Rental agency - Housekeeping services - Babysitting - Online English conversation school |
| Selection Process１ | Casual interview/Document Screening ↓ First interview (Depending on the position, there may be a technical assignment before the interview) ↓ Several interviews (The number of interviews depends on the position) ↓ Final interview (We may ask for a reference check before or after the interview) ↓ Job offer/Offer meeting ※The process may be subject to change depending on the case. |
| Selection Process２ | ■ What are reference checks? Money Forward may ask for your cooperation with reference checks using a reference check service tool. We believe that mutual understanding is limited to the selection process alone. Therefore, we would like to gather information about you from your supervisor and colleagues at your current or former company to ensure a more reliable match and facilitate your early success after joining our company. ※We do not make employment decisions based solely on the contents of reference checks. ※The fact that you are in the selection process with us will not be disclosed to referees. |
| Notes | ・Range of change in job description: Work as determined by the company ・Range of change in work location: Work location as determined by the company |
| Reference Information | https://recruit.moneyforward.com/#introduction |
| 会社名 | 株式会社マネーフォワード |
|---|---|
| 代表者 | 代表取締役社長グループCEO 辻 庸介 |
| 創業 | 2012年5月 |
| 取締役 | 金坂 直哉 中出 匠哉 竹田 正信 石原 千亜希 |
| 社外取締役 | 田中 正明 倉林 陽 安武 弘晃 宮澤 弦 Ryu Kawano Suliawan 菊間 千乃 |
| 監査役 | 畠山 優実 田中 克幸 瓜生 英敏 |
| CxO・VPox | 瀧 俊雄 山田 一也 坂 裕和 松岡 俊 伊藤 セルジオ 大輔 関田 雅和 松久 正幸 野村 一仁 長尾 祐美子 渋谷 亮 金井 恵子 上利 陽太郎 梅田 康吉 |
| 執行役員 | 田平 公伸 本川 大輔 冨山 直道 木村 友彦 永井 博 駒口 哲也 廣原 亜樹 島村 誠一郎 永井 七奈 木村 慎治 丸山 嘉伸 吉本 憲文 工藤 裕之 島内 広史 小山 幸宏 渡辺 恵伍 松村 道夫 岩崎 大 |
| オフィス | 本社オフィス 〒108-0023 東京都港区芝浦3-1-21 msb Tamachi 田町ステーションタワーS 21F 北海道支社 〒060-0061 北海道札幌市中央区南一条西4-5-1 札幌大手町ビル3階 東北支社 〒980-0021 宮城県仙台市青葉区中央2-2-10 仙都会館 5F 東海支社、名古屋開発拠点 〒450-6213 愛知県名古屋市中村区名駅4-7-1 ミッドランドスクエア 13F 京都支社、京都開発拠点 〒604-8004 京都府京都市中京区三条通河原町東入中島町78番地 明治屋京都ビル 4階 関西支社、大阪開発拠点 〒541-0042 大阪府大阪市中央区今橋 2-5-8 トレードピア淀屋橋 9階 広島支社 〒730-0015 広島市中区橋本町9-7 ビル博丈5F 九州・沖縄支社、福岡開発拠点 〒810-0041 福岡県福岡市中央区大名2丁目6-50 福岡大名ガーデンシティ 16F |
| 社内コミュニケーション活性化の取り組み | ■全社週次/月次朝会/半期総会 ■代表との意見交換会（CEOセッション） ■全社懇親会（MF Happy Hour） ■他部門社員との交流会（シャッフルランチ・ディナー） ■上長との定期1on1（ツキイチ面談） ■社内公募制度（MFチャレンジシステム） ■社員満足度調査（MFグループサーベイ） ※一部正社員のみ |
| 労働条件 | 屋内原則禁煙（喫煙室あり）等 |
| 中途採用比率 | 2021年11月末 93.8％ 2022年11月末 90.0% 2023年11月末 76.6％ 2024年11月末 88.7% |