Development Engineer PL Candidate

Date PostedJune 9, 2026LocationOsaka, JapanCompanyLightyear Japan Co., Ltd.SalaryJPY 4500K - JPY 5000KTypeit (pc, web, unix) - game development engineer it (pc, web, unix) - fullstack engineer it (pc, web, unix) - front-end engineer

Job Summary

As a project member at the Kansai branch, you will develop systems for major listed companies across manufacturing, media, and medical sectors. The role offers a clear path to becoming a Project Leader (PL) or Project Manager (PM) through upstream development and client negotiation. You will work on impactful, long-term projects while benefiting from a strong work-life balance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop systems for major listed clients
  • Engage in upstream development and design
  • Participate in team management and client negotiations
  • Perform system testing and implementation

Required Skills

  • Experience in Java, VB.net, C#, or PHP
  • Experience in web-based system development
  • Business Level Japanese (JLPT N2)
  • Interest in leadership (PL/PM path)

Job Details

### Job Description Working as a project member on system development projects for major listed companies in the Kansai region. ### Position Attractiveness and Characteristics - All project clients are leading companies in their industries. - Start at the member level and develop skills in upstream development, team management, and customer negotiations to become a PL/PM. - Projects involve fundamental systems in manufacturing, media, and clinical testing. ### Development Experience Examples - Parts management/production information management system for an automobile manufacturer. - Manufacturing control process system for a chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturer. - Warehouse management system for an industrial product manufacturer. - TV station audience rating system and archive warehouse management system. - Clinical testing analysis system. ### Project Example: Production/Planning Support System for a Major Broadcasting Station - Duration: Over 2 years - Process: Design, development, testing, client implementation - Size: Approximately 15 people - Development environment: ASP.Net (MVC), C#, Vue.js, SQL Server, Windows Server 2016 + IIS ### Requirements - Experience in system development using open/web-based languages (Java, VB.net, C#, PHP, etc.). - Japanese Level: Business Level (JLPT N2). ### Salary & Benefits - Expected Annual Income: ¥4.5M-¥5.5M - Monthly Salary: ¥297,000-¥370,000 - Salary Increase: Once a year (April, avg 2-3%) - Bonus: Twice a year (June, December; last year 3.5-5 months) - Holidays: 127 days/year (Sat/Sun/Holidays), Paid vacation, Refreshment leave, Childcare/Maternity leave. - Insurance: Complete social insurance provided. - Allowances: Transportation (up to ¥50k), Family, Scholarship, Professional, Travel. - Other: Cafeteria plan (¥100k/year), Retirement benefit system, Qualification acquisition system, Stock ownership plan. ### Work Environment - Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Flexible time system available). - Average Overtime: 10 hours or less per month. - Passive Smoking Prevention: No smoking indoors. - Location: 2F Pacific Marks Higobashi, 1-10-8 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka.