QA Test Specialist - UAT Lead | Business‑level Japanese

This role leads User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for regular system releases, ensuring smooth delivery from planning through sign‑off. You'll work closely with Japanese‑speaking business users, an APAC Test Manager, and an offshore development team to drive quality and release readiness.

Client Details

Our client is a large, global automotive financial services organization, operating across APAC with a strong focus on stable, high‑quality technology platforms that support core business operations.

Description

• Plan, coordinate, and lead UAT activities with business users for regular releases
• Act as the primary bridge between Japanese‑speaking business stakeholders and IT teams
• Track test execution progress and clearly report status, risks, and release readiness
• Log, track, and manage defects using JIRA, with supporting documentation in Confluence
• Work closely with development teams, including an offshore team in India, to ensure timely fixes and re‑testing
• Communicate test outcomes, issues, and go/no‑go status to stakeholders
• Prepare UAT documentation, evidence, and status reports
• Continuously improve UAT processes, quality standards, and reporting practices

Job Offer

• Tokyo‑based role in a global, APAC‑connected environment
• High visibility working directly with business stakeholders and regional test leadership
• Ownership of UAT outcomes with real impact on release quality
• Exposure to cross‑border delivery and enterprise‑scale systems
• Competitive compensation package (details shared during the process)

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Serena Wu on +81 3 6627 6137.

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in software testing or QA, with hands‑on UAT leadership
• Solid understanding of the testing lifecycle and best practices
• Practical experience using JIRA / Confluence for defect and test management
• Business‑level Japanese proficiency and strong English communication skills
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and coordinate across local, regional, and offshore teams
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and confident in reporting and follow‑up