Core Java Developer - Fintech Backend Engineering

    TokyoPermanent¥8M to ¥11M
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    Core Java Developer - Fintech Backend Engineering

    Tokyo Permanent ¥8M to ¥11M English: Fluent Japanese: Basic Level

    About the job

    Join a well-funded fintech company developing advanced financial infrastructure and a greenfield trading platform. You will design and build high-performance Core Java backend services, collaborate with a small and highly skilled engineering team, and contribute to technical decisions shaping the future of a modern fintech ecosystem with no legacy constraints.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop and maintain Core Java backend components for high-performance trading systems

    • Design scalable, low-latency backend services and system architecture

    • Implement new platform features, APIs, and microservices

    • Optimize system reliability, throughput, and performance across distributed components

    • Collaborate with engineers and product partners to align technical requirements

    • Plan, prioritize, and execute development tasks independently

    • Contribute to long-term technical direction, coding standards, and engineering best practices

    Required Skills and Qualifications

    Experience:
    • 5+ years of backend engineering experience

    • Strong hands-on proficiency in Core Java

    • Experience with TCP/UDP network protocols

    • Knowledge of RDBMS or NoSQL storage systems

    • Proven experience building or maintaining high-performance backend services

    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

    Soft Skills:
    • Strong problem-solving ability in complex technical environments

    • Clear and effective English communication

    • Ability to take ownership and work autonomously

    • Collaborative mindset within cross-functional teams

    • High attention to detail and commitment to code quality

    Language Requirements:
    • English: Fluent

    • Japanese: Basic level

    Preferred Skills & Qualifications

    • Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP

    • Background in financial systems or real-time transaction platforms

    • Familiarity with Python or other backend languages for tooling or automation

    About the Company

    This company is a well-funded technology firm building next-generation financial infrastructure and trading systems. With a modern engineering culture focused on technical excellence, they maintain a small, highly skilled development team working with contemporary technologies and clean architecture.

    Why You'll Love Working Here

    • Work on a true greenfield platform with no legacy systems

    • Full project ownership within a small expert engineering team

    • Exposure to advanced system design and high-performance architecture

    • Flexible work environment with excellent work-life balance

    • Stable, well-funded company offering strong long-term growth opportunities

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