Backend Developer (Java, Spring, Python) | English Only

*Applicants must be residing in Japan for this role.

A Global Financial firm is looking for Backend Developer (Java, Python, Spring).

Someone with strong hands-on experience developing applications from scratch using Java and Spring Boot (not just maintenance or support).

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with business users in Japan to support their business process transformation by designing and implementing technology solution through agile development
• Participate in the full project life cycle including technical analysis, design, data analysis and mapping, development, and testing
• Maintenance and enhancement of existing applications and toolsets for above function, including re-engineering of those applications for continuous improvement
• This position includes 50% development work from scratch and 50% maintenance together with design work
• Provide 3rd level support assistance to the Production Support team, to enable effective and timely support of the production environment

Required Skills:

• 5–8 years of experience in the IT industry with strong hands-on development expertise in Java, Spring, and Python, including debugging and performance optimization in Linux environments and regional data bases (RDBMS)
• At least 1- 2 years experience with CI/CD tools and practices, with strong analytical skills to troubleshoot complex problems and deliver effective solutions
• Experience in the financial industry

Why should you apply:

• Clear mandate: Defined scope with tangible impact, not a generic “support” role
• Long-term influence: Opportunity to move beyond remediation into governance and framework enhancement
• Bilingual, global environment: Meaningful engagement with both local and global stakeholders

Company Details:

Headquartered in Tokyo with offices in Hong Kong, London, and New York, it is Japan's largest securities firm, employing approximately 26,000 staff worldwide and offering a full range of equity, fixed income, foreign exchange, and other investment products and services.

Salary: JPY 400,000 – 680,000/ month, (JPY 4,800,000 – 8,100,000 Yearly)

Working Hours: 08:40 – 17:40

Workstyle: By principle, it will be 1 day working in office, 4 days working from home (Depending on nature of the job, it will be decided by department head)

Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, Paid Holidays, Other Special Holidays

Benefits: Social insurance, pension, transportation, etc.

ID: EC499460