Senior Software Development Engineer
Job ID
TKIT1003
Work Locations
Nationwide (Head Office + 31 Branches)
Sapporo, Sendai, Tsuchiura, Chiba, Kashiwa, Saitama, Tokyo, Hachioji, Yokohama, Atsugi, Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Nagoya, Kariya, Kanazawa, Toyama, Kyoto, Shiga, Osaka, Kobe, Okayama, Hiroshima, Takamatsu, Matsuyama, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and more.
No smoking indoors (may vary by workplace).
No relocation required (except for certain public-sector projects).
Work location determined by company assignment (may include remote work).
Employment Type
Full-time (Permanent position)
Work Style Options:
In-house development center (contract-based development)
On-site or client-based work (in-house subcontract or dispatch)
Estimated Annual Salary
Monthly Salary: ¥270,000 – ¥600,000+ full overtime pay + 2 bonuses (approx. 4 months’ worth last year) + various allowances.
Salary based on age, experience, and ability.
Annual raise: Once a year (July).
※ Salary will be determined based on experience, skills, and age.
Annual Salary Examples:
Age 30 – ¥5,000,000 (Sub-leader, 3rd year)
Age 34 – ¥6,000,000 (Leader, 3rd year)
Age 40 – ¥8,000,000 (Manager, 9th year)
Age 50s – Up to ¥10,000,000 (depending on projects)
Age 60s – Up to ¥8,000,000 (depending on projects)
Working Hour
9:00-18:00 (1h break) + Up to 10-20 hours over time when approved.
Age Requirement
Up to around 65 years old
Education
No specific educational background required
Job Description
We are seeking experienced Senior Software Developers to take the lead in the design, development, and implementation of systems that meet a wide range of client needs.
You will be responsible for full-cycle software development — from requirement analysis and system design to programming and testing — either within our in-house development centers or at client sites.
Assignments will be determined according to your skills, experience, and career aspirations. Our engineers work in collaborative teams with access to extensive professional support and resources.
Main Development Projects
AI-related, logistics, and production management systems
New website and client-server (C/S) application development
Business application systems such as ERP, SCM, and PDM
Mobile and tablet applications (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
Deep learning and educational system development
E-commerce and portal site development
Role Highlights
Opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology through projects with leading enterprises across Japan.
Comprehensive training and professional development framework to continuously enhance your technical and leadership skills.
Structured career support programs, including one-on-one sessions with career development advisors.
Access to a wide range of professional certifications, including national IT qualifications and vendor accreditations (Oracle, LPI, Microsoft, Cisco, etc.), supported by internal education subsidies.
(Scope of work subject to change as defined by the company.)
Required Skills and Experience
[MUST]
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software or system development
Preferred Skills & Experience
[WANT]
Experience in requirement definition, system design, detailed design, coding, and testing
Experience as a Technical Lead or Project Manager
Experience working with servers, networks, middleware, and databases
Possession of relevant IT certifications (e.g., Fundamental Information Technology Engineer)
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Passionate about continuing to grow as a hands-on engineer
Motivated to mentor and support junior engineers while utilizing one’s expertise
Committed to personal development and goal achievement
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
This position is ideal for candidates who:
Want to be recognized and rewarded for their experience
Seek stability in a well-established company
Wish to enhance their skills in an environment utilizing the latest technologies
Value both fair compensation and a healthy work-life balance
Who are capable of leading a team and mentoring other team members
Related Job Titles
Candidates matching the following roles, should apply.
| Software Engineer | Senior Software Engineer |
| Senior Web Engineer | Full Stack Engineer |
| Senior System Engineer | Senior Backend Engineer |
| Frontend Engineer | Mobile Application Developer |
| Cloud Engineer | Senior DevOps Engineer |
| IT Engineer | System Programmer |
| Embedded Software Engineer | Technical Support Engineer |
| QA Engineer (Quality Assurance Engineer) | Test Engineer |
Bonus
Twice annually (with potential additional performance bonus)
Benefits & Welfare
Group term life insurance
Retirement allowance system (Defined Contribution Pension Plan), post-retirement re-employment program
Company housing and dormitory system, relocation and transfer allowance, home visit travel expense support, moving cost assistance
Congratulatory and condolence allowance system, parenting support allowance (“Papa-Mama Childcare Support”), corporate babysitter support system
Company club and circle activity support, health insurance association membership
Access to “Benefit Station” employee welfare service
EAP (Employee Assistance Program) counseling service
Education and Self-Development Support:
In-house training, tuition assistance for correspondence courses, subsidies for internal/external seminars, book purchase assistance, external technical training participation, academic conference participation, self-development support, and certification acquisition assistance.
(Use of certain programs and training is subject to internal approval.)
Other incentives
Social Insurance
Health insurance, employee pension, employment insurance, workers’ accident insurance, and nursing care insurance
Allowances
Commuting allowance
Full overtime pay (calculated per minute)
Position allowance
Certification bonuses (for approximately 140 recognized certifications)
Relocation and assignment allowances
Telework allowance
Probation Period
2 months (no change in employment conditions)
Selection Process
Application
Document screening
Online aptitude test
First interview
Second interview
Offer
Required application documents: Resume (履歴書) and Work History (職務経歴書)
Written/aptitude test: Online aptitude test
Interview format: Primarily online, some may be in person
Holidays and Leave
Complete 5-day workweek (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays off)
Note: In weeks containing a public holiday, Saturday may be a working day.Year-end/New Year holidays, paid leave (with recommended summer vacation days), condolence leave, special leave, parental leave, and caregiving leave.
Additional leave:
Up to 3 days of special leave upon joining
Up to 5 days of disaster leave (5 times per year)
Total annual holidays: 122 days