Lead Full-Stack Engineer (Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, WeChat Mini-Programs)

About TableCheck
TableCheck is a global platform built to help restaurants own their guest experience.
We help merchants reduce their reliance on paid booking channels by directly converting first-time diners into repeat guests—and repeat guests into loyal fans.
Used by over 10,000 restaurants in over 30 countries, including top hospitality brands and over 200 Michelin-starred restaurants, TableCheck has set new standards for restaurant management tools in Japan and is steadily growing to take on the challenge of becoming the world's leader in restaurant management.
We operate in an English-first remote-first environment where clear communication and thorough documentation are paramount. TableCheck has embraced remote work. As such, communication and documentation are in our blood. We look for and write about signals in the noise which enables us to constantly learn and adapt, and we expect members of our teams to constantly follow up with questions and updates to keep everyone in the loop.

Role Overview
We're seeking a Lead Full-Stack Engineer to strengthen our China Squad in delivering exceptional products tailored for the Chinese market. Working under the supervision of the Engineering Manager, you will be a senior technical contributor and mentor who understands Chinese business culture and customer needs. You'll combine hands-on development expertise with the ability to guide technical decisions, helping the squad deliver high-quality products that resonate with our rapidly growing Chinese customer base.

This role requires someone who excels at both frontend and backend development while understanding the unique requirements of the Chinese market. While there will be a strong focus on WeChat ecosystem integrations, you'll also work with various other Chinese platforms and payment systems. You'll be responsible for implementing complex features while mentoring other engineers and maintaining our high engineering standards. What we're looking for

• Required Qualifications
• Nice to haves
• Personal Attributes
• 5+ years of full-stack development experience with strong proficiency in both frontend and backend
• Strong experience in Ruby on Rails and Javascript
• Hands-on experience with WeChat Mini-Programs development and WeChat ecosystem integrations
• Fluent Mandarin Chinese proficiency with deep understanding of Chinese business culture
• Fluent English communication skills for collaboration with global teams
• Experience with Chinese payment systems (WeChat Pay, Alipay, UnionPay)
• Strong ability to understand business requirements and passion for solving customer problems
• Experience with Ember.js or React for frontend development
• Familiarity with Chinese F&B industry and restaurant operations
• Experience with Chinese cloud providers (Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud)
• Understanding of Chinese data privacy regulations and compliance requirements
• Moves fast, has a strong bias for impact, and seeks forgiveness, not permission
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a team-first mindset
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills with ability to work effectively across different cultural contexts

Interview Process

1. Resume screening by HR. Please submit your resume/application in English. Resumes/applications submitted in any other language will be rejected.
2. Cultural fit screening with HR(60 minutes)
3. Async take-home assignment (~1 week, negotiable)
4. Take-home review / technical interview call with the engineering manager and/or team members (60 minutes)
5. Final interview with CTO (~1hr or less)

Work Arrangement

• Remote-first position with flexibility to work from anywhere
• At least 4 hours overlap with our core hours of 11:00 ~ 19:00 GMT+9 is required.
• Occasional travel to China for client meetings and team gatherings may be required

Join us in revolutionizing the restaurant industry in one of the world's most dynamic markets!