Software Development Engineer (Entry Level)
Job Number
TKIT1001
Location
Nationwide (Headquarters in Tokyo + 31 branch offices (including 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, etc.), remote work options available)
9 Development Centers
No regular transfers (exceptions for certain public projects)
Smoking policy: Principally non-smoking indoors (varies by location)
Employment Type
Full-time, permanent employee (no fixed employment term)
Employment will be in one of the following forms:
Work at our in-house development center (contract-based development)
Work at a client company (on-site contracted project or staff dispatch contract)
Estimated annual salary
Monthly salary: ¥220,000–¥350,000 + 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).
Working Hour
9:00-18:00 (1h break) + Up to 10-20 hours over time when approved.
Age Requirement
Up to 35 years old
Educational Background
No specific educational requirements
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Design and develop software systems based on client requirements.
Engage in the planning, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of web applications, business systems, and other software solutions.
Assignments will be determined based on skills, experience, career goals, and workstyle preferences.
Collaborate with fellow engineers to ensure high-quality deliverables and efficient project outcomes.
Main Project Examples
Development of AI-related systems, logistics systems, and production management systems
Web system construction and client-server application development
Business application development (ERP, SCM, PDM, etc.)
Smartphone and tablet application development (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
Deep Learning and educational system development
E-commerce and portal site development
※Scope of duties subject to change as defined by the company.
Required Skills & Experience
[MUST]
At least 6 months of experience as an IT software engineer
[WANT]
Experience in any kind of system development
Experience with servers, networks, middleware, or databases
Possession of IT-related certifications (e.g., Basic Information Technology Engineer Exam)
Ideal Candidate Profile
Motivated to continue learning and growing
Values communication and teamwork
Recommended For Those Who:
Want fair recognition for their experience
Seek stability in a reputable company
Wish to gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies
Want a good work-life balance and fair compensation
Related Job Titles
| Software Engineer | Application Engineer |
| Web Engineer | Full Stack Engineer |
| System Developer | Backend Engineer |
| Frontend Engineer | Mobile App Developer |
| Cloud Engineer | DevOps Engineer |
| IT Engineer | System Programmer |
| Embedded Software Engineer | Technical Support Engineer |
| QA Engineer | Test Engineer |
| IT Specialist |
Bonuses
Twice a year, with potential for additional performance-based bonuses.
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
Enrollment in health insurance, employee pension, employment insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, and nursing care insurance.
Allowances
Commuting allowance (full reimbursement)
Overtime allowance (paid in full, minute-by-minute)
Position allowance
Qualification incentive bonuses (approx. 140 certifications)
Transfer allowance
Telework allowance
Probation Period
2 months (no change in conditions)
Selection Process
Application
Document screening
Online aptitude test
First interview
Second interview
Job 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 / 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