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Staff Software Engineer (Fintech)

Work format
remote (only Japan)
Work type
fulltime
English
c1
Country
Japan
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TL;DR
Staff Software Engineer (Fintech): Designing and implementing scalable backend systems for the Japan market with an accent on financial infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and high-availability microservices. Focus on bridging global engineering standards with Japan-specific requirements like NISA, JP-GAAP, and local market integrations.

Location: Must be based in Japan (Remote - APAC)

Company

hirify.global is a US-headquartered self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure provider serving millions of accounts globally.

What you will do

  • Design and maintain mission-critical brokerage systems tailored for the Japanese market.
  • Develop gRPC microservices and integrate with local financial infrastructure like JPX, JSCC, and JASDEC.
  • Transform core frameworks to support Japan-specific accounting and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate with local regulators, vendors, and business stakeholders in Japanese.
  • Translate complex local requirements into technical specifications for the global engineering team.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and ensure platform stability during Japan business hours.

Requirements

  • Native or JLPT N1 level fluency in Japanese is mandatory.
  • Business-level English fluency for global collaboration.
  • Proven experience designing complex financial systems and double-entry accounting.
  • Proficiency in at least one statically typed language (e.g., Go, Rust, Java).
  • Strong understanding of ledger structures, transaction reconciliation, and financial compliance.
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote, globally distributed environment.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency in Go.
  • Experience with Japan-specific financial products like NISA, iDeCo, or MyNumber.
  • Hands-on experience with Japan market infrastructure integrations.
  • Background in fast-growing technology companies or startups.

Culture & Benefits

  • Competitive salary and stock options.
  • Comprehensive health benefits.
  • $500 one-time home-office setup stipend.
  • $150 monthly stipend via Brex card.
  • Diverse, globally distributed team environment.

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