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【Residents of Japan Only】ENG ONLY/ SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Tokyo Permanent ¥17,000,000 - ¥17,000,000 per year Foreign Multinational Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This role focuses on building and evolving the core systems that support investment strategies. You will work hands-on with Java and Python in close collaboration with investment and trading professionals.
  • Architect, design and develop trading systems.
  • Hybrid work style with WFH 1 day per week

About Our Client

Our client is a start-up hedge fund with strong capital backing.

Job Description

  • Design and develop core systematic trading systems using Java and Python
  • Build and maintain market data pipelines and backtesting frameworks
  • Develop and support end-to-end trading workflows, from signal to execution
  • Collaborate with portfolio managers and researchers to productionise strategies
  • Contribute to system architecture, stability, and code quality

The Successful Applicant

  • Mandatory: Development experience within the financial industry (securities, asset management, hedge fund, trading firm, or financial technology)
  • Strong hands-on experience with Java (including Spring Framework) and Python
  • Solid understanding of system design and scalable architectures
  • Experience working with trading systems or data-driven financial platforms
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up-style environment

What's on Offer

  • Hybrid working model: WFH 1 day per week
  • Opportunity to join a newly established hedge fund at an early stage
  • High level of ownership and influence over technical decisions
  • International working environment; Japanese language not required
Contact
Anna Yamamoto
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7000619
Phone number
+81 3 6627 6134

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
Programming / Development
Specialisation
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Tokyo
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anna Yamamoto
Consultant phone
+81 3 6627 6134
Job Reference
JN-042026-7000619
Company Type
Foreign Multinational
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.