Java Software Engineer | Global Financial Institution

Location: Tokyo, Japan (On-site)Employment Type: ContractLanguage: English business proficiency required; Japanese is a plus About the OpportunityWe are supporting a leading global financial institution as it continues to invest in modernizing and expanding its technology platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative engineering team responsible for building and enhancing business-critical applications used across global markets.As a Java Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and support of scalable, high-performance systems in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver robust and reliable technology solutions. ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using JavaBuild and enhance scalable backend services and APIsCollaborate with global engineering teams on system design and architectureParticipate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to production supportWrite clean, maintainable, and well-tested codeTroubleshoot and resolve production issues while ensuring system stability and performanceContribute to application modernization and technology improvement initiativesParticipate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices Required Qualifications3+ years of professional software engineering experienceStrong hands-on Java development experienceExperience with object-oriented design and software engineering principlesExperience building backend applications, services, or APIsKnowledge of relational databases and SQLFamiliarity with source control systems such as GitStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to collaborate effectively within international teams Preferred QualificationsExperience with C++ developmentExperience with Spring Boot or similar Java frameworksUnderstanding of multithreading and concurrent programmingExperience with distributed systems and microservices architectureFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Exposure to Linux/Unix environmentsExperience within financial services, capital markets, fintech, or trading systemsBusiness-level Japanese is advantageous but not required What You'll GainOpportunity to work on globally impactful technology platformsExposure to large-scale, enterprise-grade systemsCollaborative international engineering environmentStrong focus on innovation, engineering excellence, and career developmentCompetitive compensation and benefits package Interested?If you're interested in building scalable backend systems within a globally recognized financial services environment, we'd love to connect. Apply directly or send a message for a confidential discussion. #Java #SoftwareEngineer #JavaDeveloper #BackendEngineering #CPlusPlus #FinancialServices #FinTech #TokyoJobs #Hiring #EngineeringJobs