At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop software in a bilingual Japanese-English environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic tech company with a global reach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work options, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible tech stack and collaborative team culture.
- Why this job: Make an impact in innovative projects while enhancing your bilingual skills.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in software development and proficiency in Japanese and English.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We are looking to hire a Bilingual Software Engineer to support development initiatives in Tokyo. The ideal candidate will be technically strong and able to operate effectively in a Japanese-English bilingual environment, working with both local and global stakeholders. This role can be tailored across different seniority levels and technical stacks depending on project needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain software applications aligned with business requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and global engineering teams
- Participate in system design, architecture discussions, and code reviews
- Ensure code quality, performance, and scalability of applications
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the development lifecycle
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders in both Japanese and English
- Contribute to agile development processes and continuous improvement initiatives
Core Requirements
- Professional experience in software development (typically 2+ years depending on seniority)
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, Go)
- Experience with modern development frameworks and tools
- Business-level Japanese (JLPT N2-N1 or equivalent) and English proficiency
- Experience working in a team-based development environment (Agile preferred)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment
Preferred Experience (Nice to Have)
- Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Exposure to DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience in international or bilingual work environments
- Knowledge of microservices architecture or scalable system design
- Domain experience (e.g., fintech, e-commerce, SaaS) depending on client industry
Hiring Considerations
- Balance between technical capability and communication ability is key
- Candidates with experience in bridging Japan HQ and overseas teams are highly valuable
- Flexibility on tech stack may be required depending on candidate availability in the Tokyo market
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