Application Developer

Application Developers (Multiple Seniority Levels) | Japanese N1 / Fluent Japanese

Tokyo, Japan

Join a well-established Japanese multinational financial services group with over 50 years of history, a strong track record of profitability, and an expanding technology team.

With multiple offices across Tokyo's 23 wards, this organization offers an excellent opportunity to work on business-critical systems while enjoying a modern, flexible working environment. Enjoy a 7-hour workday, flextime and a hybrid working environment.

1. General Application Requirements

• At least 3 years of system development experience, covering basic design or later phases of the development lifecycle.
• Testing-only experience will not meet the requirements.

2. Sub-Leader / Technical Leadership Level

In addition to the general requirements:

• At least 3 years of project management experience.
• Experience in system planning, requirements definition, and basic design.
• Experience communicating and negotiating directly with clients.
• Ability to coordinate development activities and drive projects forward.

3. Staff Application Developer Level

• In addition to the general requirements:
• Hands-on experience in web application development, including system design and programming.
• Practical development experience using Java, JavaScript, and HTML.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus and align different perspectives.
• Logical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan and organize work effectively.
• IPA IT certifications, such as:
• Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
• Applied Information Technology Engineer
• Advanced Information Technology Engineer

Language Requirement

Japanese proficiency at JLPT N1 level or equivalent fluent Japanese communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing technology team within an established financial services organization, contribute to meaningful development projects, and build your long-term career in Japan.