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Bilingual Full stack Python Developer @Tokyo

Tokyo 23 Wards Temporary ¥7,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per year Foreign Multinational View Job Description
Join a high-impact role supporting a growing energy trading business in Tokyo, owning systems across frontend, backend, data, and cloud. You will modernize legacy tools and build scalable platforms that directly enable trading operations across APAC.
  • End-to-end ownership with real business impact
  • Shape scalable platforms in energy trading

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global energy and commodities trading organization with a strong presence across APAC. The company operates in fast-moving markets and fosters a collaborative, technology-driven environment supporting mission-critical trading activities.

Job Description

  • Design, build, and improve trading and operational systems used by the Tokyo trading team
  • Modernize legacy tools into scalable and maintainable platforms without disrupting operations
  • Develop full stack applications using modern frameworks (frontend, backend, and data layers)
  • Automate workflows and enhance efficiency across trading processes
  • Operate and enhance cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), improving monitoring and reliability
  • Own data pipelines, ensuring data quality, consistency, and availability for Japan operations
  • Collaborate with traders and regional technology teams to deliver practical solutions
  • Act as a key technical liaison and support critical systems, including occasional on-call involvement



The Successful Applicant

  • Experience building and operating modern web applications (e.g., JavaScript frameworks, Python-based backends)
  • Hands-on cloud experience (AWS and/or Azure), including monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Strong data engineering fundamentals (pipelines, validation, performance tuning)
  • Ability to translate business needs into practical technical solutions
  • Strong ownership mindset with a results-driven approach
  • Effective collaboration skills in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment
  • English and Japanese (N3 or more) bilingual



What's on Offer

  • 6 month Contract (3 month renewing) with potential to convert to permanent
  • High visibility and direct impact in a small, focused regional team
  • Opportunity to influence APAC-wide trading technology initiatives
  • Exposure to fast-paced energy and commodity markets
  • Full ownership of technical decisions and system architecture
  • Flexible working considerations depending on candidate circumstances



Contact
Hikari Takamura
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7039173
Phone number
+813 6832 8903

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
Programming / Development
Specialisation
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Tokyo 23 Wards
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Hikari Takamura
Consultant phone
+813 6832 8903
Job Reference
JN-062026-7039173
Company Type
Foreign Multinational

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.