Full Stack Developer – Financial Services

Our client, a leading financial services firm in Japan, is looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer to join their team. This role requires a strong technical background, at least 5 years of experience working with Japanese applications in financial services, and business-level Japanese proficiency (N3 or above).

This is a hybrid position offering flexibility, a competitive salary, and great benefits. Candidates must be based in Japan to apply.

About the Role

Our client, a well-established company in the financial sector, is looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer to contribute to the development of next-generation financial applications. This role requires a minimum of five years working on software development for financial systems in Japan, along with business-level Japanese proficiency (N3 or higher).

This is a hybrid position, allowing a balance between remote work and in-office collaboration. Candidates must already be residing in Japan to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and enhance enterprise financial applications, ensuring efficiency and security
• Develop and optimize APIs and backend services for seamless integration
• Work closely with system architects and engineers to improve platform scalability
• Maintain code quality through structured testing and best practices
• Troubleshoot issues, implement fixes, and optimize performance
• Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to drive product improvements
• Stay up to date with industry standards in software development and cloud infrastructure

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of development experience in Japan within the financial services sector
• Japanese proficiency: N3 or higher (must be comfortable working in a Japanese-speaking environment)
• Proficiency in Full Stack Development, including:
  • Backend Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Python
  • Frontend Frameworks: React, Angular, or similar
  • Database Systems: SQL/NoSQL
  • Cloud & Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
  • API Development: REST, SOAP, API Gateway
  • Messaging Systems: RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with large-scale enterprise applications
• Familiarity with API management platforms (Apigee, APIM, etc.)
• Knowledge of security best practices in financial software

Why Consider This Role?

• Hybrid workstyle – a mix of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration
• Work on high-impact financial platforms in a dynamic environment
• Attractive compensation and benefits
• Be part of a team using modern technology to solve real-world challenges

How to Apply

Candidates must already be living in Japan and meet the experience requirements. If you’re looking to work on challenging financial applications with a talented team, apply now!