Corporate Web Service Development Specialist / Prospective Development Lead

The role plans, executes, and manages development projects for corporate web services. Responsibilities include defining requirements with clients, coordinating technical matters, managing project progress and schedules, controlling quality, and researching and introducing new technologies and trends. Prospective development leads additionally guide the development team.

The services include corporate internet banking, cash management services, payment solutions, and products that support business-process transformation such as paperless accounting operations. The role covers continuous service improvement from upstream planning through release.

Applicants for the specialist position need experience developing web services, basic knowledge of system planning and development, and personal computer skills. Prospective development leads need at least three years of web service development experience, project management experience, experience as a team leader or manager, and experience negotiating with clients. Experience developing services for corporations, working for a systems integrator or development vendor, using agile development, or introducing new technologies is welcomed.

Service development is organized into two teams with approximately 50 people in total, divided into groups of about five. Smaller services may be handled independently, while larger services are developed collaboratively. The department also includes sales and a call center, allowing client feedback to be reflected directly in service development.

This is a permanent full-time position in Tokyo. The standard schedule is 8:40 to 17:10, with 7.5 scheduled working hours and a 60-minute break; flextime may apply depending on the department. Overtime and holiday work may be required. The probationary period is six months, with the same salary. Annual leave is 21 days, with the first-year amount depending on the hiring month, plus weekends, public holidays, year-end holidays, and other special leave. Salary is determined under company rules and is not numerically specified. Commuting expenses and some meal assistance are provided under company rules. Social insurance, an employee shareholding plan, childcare babysitter discounts, housing-related programs, financial-formation support, and leisure support are listed benefits. The work location may change to locations designated by the company, including telework locations.