Good WLB-Java Developer-Bilingual

Tokyo Temporary ¥6,000,000 - ¥9,000,000 per year Foreign Multinational View Job Description
Join a collaborative engineering team delivering enterprise solutions for the insurance industry. You will work across the full development lifecycle, gaining exposure to architecture, business processes, and modern technologies.
  • Global projects in insurance tech with strong learning culture
  • Clear career progression with regular promotion reviews

About Our Client

Our client is a global consulting and technology firm specializing in financial services and insurance transformation. They partner with leading insurers to deliver system implementations and custom software solutions at scale.

Job Description

  • Implement and customize core insurance platforms (e.g., policy administration systems)
  • Develop internal products as part of an R&D-focused engineering team
  • Design system architecture and produce technical documentation
  • Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality
  • Collaborate directly with clients within agile project teams
  • Contribute to full-cycle delivery including development, integration, and deployment

The Successful Applicant

  • Must hold a valid work visa for Japan (no visa sponsorship provided)
  • 2+ years of software development experience (Java preferred)
  • Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and clean code principles
  • Solid knowledge of software engineering fundamentals
  • Experience with tools such as Git, Jenkins, and IntelliJ
  • Familiarity with APIs (SOAP, REST) and relational databases (Oracle, MSSQL, etc.)
  • Exposure to enterprise systems (insurance/CRM) is a plus
  • Business-level English (B2+) and Japanese (N2 level)
  • Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset
  • Able to work full-time in Tokyo (hybrid environment)

What's on Offer

  • Hybrid work model (2-3 days in office) with flexible hours
  • Structured career growth with promotion reviews twice a year
  • Dedicated training budget for courses, certifications, and conferences
  • Access to online learning platforms and language training support
  • Mentorship and coaching from onboarding onward
  • Collaborative culture with team events and volunteering initiatives
  • Opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale insurance technology projects
Contact
Kayo Tojo
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7061920
Phone number
+81 366276145

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
Programming / Development
Specialisation
Insurance
Location
Tokyo
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Kayo Tojo
Consultant phone
+81 366276145
Job Reference
JN-072026-7061920
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.