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    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

    Core Java Developer - Fintech Backend Engineering

    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

    Don't Miss Out - Apply Now!

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