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Job ID : 1615825 Date Updated : October 2nd, 2026
[No Japanese OK] Application Engineer

[No Japanese Required] Senior Application Engineer

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

  • Join a product-focused engineering team as a Senior Application Engineer responsible for building and scaling proprietary solutions for the financial services industry.
  • This role combines hands-on software development, technical leadership, and continuous improvement of agile product delivery processes.

Client Details

  • Operates at the intersection of financial services, AI, data analytics, and digital transformation.
  • Develops proprietary products while also supporting enterprise clients with technology and data initiatives.
  • Fast-growing organization with a strong engineering culture and significant investment in AI-driven innovation.
  • Focused on solving complex industry challenges through a combination of technology, product development, and community engagement.

Description

  • Lead application development and technical decision-making for proprietary financial technology products.
  • Provide architectural guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to engineering team members.
  • Drive agile development practices, improve team processes, and support rapid experimentation from PoC to production.
  • Collaborate closely with product and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.

Job Offer

  • Flexible work environment with full-flex hours and hybrid work arrangements.
  • Opportunity to work with modern technologies including Generative AI, cloud-native platforms, and advanced development tools.
  • Strong learning culture supported by technical study groups, research collaborations, conferences, certifications, and training programs.
  • Exposure to high-impact projects that contribute to meaningful transformation across the financial industry.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits designed to support health, career growth, and work-life balance.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Yoshiki Yamada at +81 3 6832 8631.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level No experience
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level None
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong hands-on software development background with experience leading engineering initiatives.
  • Proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, Java, Go, C#, C++, Kotlin, or Rust.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies.
  • Professional English communication skills and eligibility to work in Japan.

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Software

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