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.