Senior Java Engineer

Date PostedJuly 15, 2026LocationTokyo, JapanCompanyMichael Page International Japan K.K.SalaryJPY 6000K - JPY 8000KTypeit (pc, web, unix) - back-end engineer

Job Summary

Join a high-impact engineering team building incentive and payment platforms for a global digital ecosystem. This role focuses on leading backend design and delivering secure, high-performance APIs at scale. You will work in an international, English-speaking environment developing mission-critical fintech solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable Java applications
  • Lead RESTful API implementation
  • Ensure application security and performance
  • Optimize SQL and database queries
  • Collaborate on cross-functional requirements

Required Skills

  • Expert Java & Spring Boot
  • API Design (RESTful)
  • Docker/Containerization
  • SQL & Database management
  • Fluent English communication

Job Details

Job Description: Join a high-impact engineering team building incentive and payment platforms used across a global digital ecosystem. This role focuses on leading backend design and delivering secure, high-performance APIs at scale. Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java applications using Spring Boot and the Spring Framework. - Lead the implementation of robust RESTful APIs for system integrations. - Ensure adherence to secure coding standards and application security best practices. - Utilize containerization (Docker) to enhance deployment efficiency and consistency. - Write and optimize SQL queries; ensure high database performance. - Apply established design patterns to build clean, maintainable, and reusable code. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and troubleshoot production issues. - Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve system performance and reliability. Required Profile: - Strong proficiency in Java development. - Deep hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the Spring Framework. - Solid understanding of application security principles. - Proven ability to design and implement RESTful APIs. - Experience with Docker or similar container technologies. - Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL. - Familiarity with design patterns and clean architecture principles. - Business-level English (e.g., TOEIC 800+ or equivalent). Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms. - Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems. Job Offer: - Opportunity to lead backend design for mission-critical fintech platforms. - Exposure to large-scale, globally deployed systems. - International and collaborative engineering environment.