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QA Test Specialist - UAT Lead | Business‑level Japanese

Tokyo 23 Wards Permanent ¥7,000,000 - ¥9,000,000 per year Foreign Multinational View Job Description
This role leads User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for regular system releases, ensuring smooth delivery from planning through sign‑off. You'll work closely with Japanese‑speaking business users, an APAC Test Manager, and an offshore development team to drive quality and release readiness.
  • Lead UAT for business‑critical system releases
  • Collaborate across APAC with offshore development teams

About Our Client

Our client is a large, global automotive financial services organization, operating across APAC with a strong focus on stable, high‑quality technology platforms that support core business operations.

Job Description

  • Plan, coordinate, and lead UAT activities with business users for regular releases
  • Act as the primary bridge between Japanese‑speaking business stakeholders and IT teams
  • Track test execution progress and clearly report status, risks, and release readiness
  • Log, track, and manage defects using JIRA, with supporting documentation in Confluence
  • Work closely with development teams, including an offshore team in India, to ensure timely fixes and re‑testing
  • Communicate test outcomes, issues, and go/no‑go status to stakeholders
  • Prepare UAT documentation, evidence, and status reports
  • Continuously improve UAT processes, quality standards, and reporting practices



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in software testing or QA, with hands‑on UAT leadership
  • Solid understanding of the testing lifecycle and best practices
  • Practical experience using JIRA / Confluence for defect and test management
  • Business‑level Japanese proficiency and strong English communication skills
  • Proven ability to manage stakeholders and coordinate across local, regional, and offshore teams
  • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and confident in reporting and follow‑up



What's on Offer

  • Tokyo‑based role in a global, APAC‑connected environment
  • High visibility working directly with business stakeholders and regional test leadership
  • Ownership of UAT outcomes with real impact on release quality
  • Exposure to cross‑border delivery and enterprise‑scale systems
  • Competitive compensation package (details shared during the process)



Contact
Serena Wu
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7001856
Phone number
+81 3 6627 6137

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
Quality Assurance
Specialisation
Financial Services
Location
Tokyo 23 Wards
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Serena Wu
Consultant phone
+81 3 6627 6137
Job Reference
JN-042026-7001856
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.