Job Description
Career Opportunity for a Full Stack Engineer Team Leader in Japan!
■ Full Stack Engineer Team Leader
■ Company Overview
A leading global organization in the insurance and financial services sector, this company is known for offering comprehensive commercial and personal coverage solutions to businesses and individuals worldwide. With a strong international footprint and a robust property-and-casualty network, it consistently drives innovation and helps shape the future of the insurance industry. The organization is committed to supporting clients through uncertainty while fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and empowerment for its people.
■ Your Role and Responsibilities
We are looking for a leader with a strong technical background in Application/Tools Development and a passion for people management and technology innovation.
●Lead a team of 5–6 developers to deliver IT tools, applications, and services supporting core application development teams.
● Support the execution of the technical strategy and IT execution plan.
● Collaborate with business teams to understand requirements and define technical delivery plans with internal IT and vendor teams.
● Ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of technology solutions aligned with business objectives.
● Manage a mixed team of internal and external resources, ensuring effective delivery and collaboration.
● Review and approve vendor deliverables for adherence to defined quality standards through detailed technical reviews and feedback. Serve as a people manager within the Digital Engineering division, fostering growth and team engagement
■ Experience and Qualifications
●Programming Languages/Frameworks: Java, .NET, OpenAPI, Swagger, GenAI, GitHub Copilot, LLMs.
● Web Technologies: React.js, Angular, or equivalent.
● Databases: SQL / NoSQL.
● Containers: Docker, LXC, Podman (any).
● Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker Compose.
● Protocols: Strong knowledge of SOAP & RESTful APIs.
● API Management: APIGEE, APIM, API Gateway, or equivalents.
● Messaging Systems: RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, SQS, SNS, or equivalents.
● Code Quality Tools: SonarQube, Fortify, or equivalents.
● Soft Skills: Excellent communication, time management, adaptability, and quick learning.
● Languages: Japanese (N2 / Business-level & above), English (Business fluency).
●10+ years in project delivery and management.
● Proven people management experience (teams of 2–6 members or more). ● Strong decision-making and stakeholder management skills.
● Experience in the insurance domain—life, commercial, or consumer lines preferred.
● Background in managing transformation programs, improving efficiency, and integrating business units.
● Demonstrated ability to deliver complex programs aligned with business goals.
■ Good Reasons to Join
● Work with modern tech, cloud, and GenAI tools.
● Lead high-performing engineering teams and influence technical strategy.
● Strong global exposure and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
● A culture that values innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.
● Stable, reputable organization with long-term career growth opportunities.
■ Work Location
Tokyo, Japan- Hybrid
Details will be provided during the meeting.