A leading financial services company is seeking a Full-Stack Application Developer (English-only, Contract) to join its Tokyo-based engineering team. This position is ideal for engineers currently in Japan with a valid visa who are passionate about building scalable, maintainable applications using modern tech stacks in a global, Agile-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain web-based financial systems on AWS/Azure platforms
- Build responsive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular)
- Design robust, scalable APIs and services following Agile best practices
- Collaborate with product managers and global development teams
- Ensure code quality and participate in peer reviews and deployments
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 4+ years of hands-on web development using JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular)
- Experience building core financial systems with Core Java
- Proficiency with OOJS, vanilla JS, and relational databases (MS SQL, Aurora Postgres, Azure SQL)
- Previous work using AWS (required) and Azure (preferred)
Technical Proficiency:
- Core Java and front-end JavaScript development
- RESTful API design and cloud-native app architecture
Soft Skills:
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
- Comfortable communicating in English within international teams
Language Requirements
Japanese: Basic
English: Fluent
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in financial services or asset management domains
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
About the Company
Our client is a global financial services leader known for innovation, stability, and its diverse engineering culture. With strong roots in Tokyo and international reach, this company offers developers a unique opportunity to work on real-world financial platforms with exposure to cloud-native technologies and Agile methodologies.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive contract compensation with long-term extension potential
- Work with modern cloud and JavaScript tech stacks
- Join a hybrid, international team environment
- Build systems for mission-critical financial operations
- Gain valuable experience in global financial services development
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