Application Engineer (Japan Business Service)

IT Infrastructure as Code CI/CD

ITJapan Business Services ITInfrastructure as Code CI/CDJapan Business Services, Corporate IT is an engineering organization responsible for in-house development of business applications for Japan businesses. We are seeking engineers capable of handling the entire system development process, from design and development to operation and maintenance. In this position, you will be involved in multiple cross-functional projects as a key player in the largest securities business, collaborating closely with various stakeholders. You are expected to participate in and contribute to the business as an IT expert.Nomura's technology teams proactively adopt the latest technologies and modern development tools. You can perform efficient development using global best practices. For example, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD are already widely used. The team consists of multinational members, and communication within the team is conducted in both Japanese and English. We welcome applicants who wish to gain experience in the globally cutting-edge financial technology.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing web applications for internal users.
• As a member of the development team, you will oversee the entire development process and be responsible for delivering systems with appropriate quality and schedule.
• Manage progress and issues of your development tasks and report to management.
• You are expected to be a development leader in the future.
• Your scope of work will also include server setup, test automation, and CI/CD pipeline construction.
• Post-release maintenance and operations will be handled by the same team.
• Provide L3 technical support.
• Coordinate with business departments, infrastructure departments, and personnel in charge of related systems, using both Japanese and English.
• There will be collaboration with external partner companies.

Technical Stack:

• Programming Languages: Java 21, Python, JavaScript
• Application Frameworks: Spring Boot, React
• OS: Linux, Windows
• Middleware: Microsoft SQL Server, Autosys
• Platforms: AWS, Nomura Private Cloud
• Development Tools: GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible, SonarQube, Jira, Confluence, AI assistant

Requirements:

• Java WebREST API
• Linux OS
• RDBMS
• Spring Boot
• Gradle
• Maven
• Jenkins
• Git
• GitLab
• Jira
• JLPT N2
• Experience developing web applications with Java
• Experience developing REST APIs
• Basic knowledge of internet technologies, Linux OS, and RDBMS
• Experience using application frameworks such as Spring Boot
• Experience configuring build tools such as Gradle, Maven, Jenkins
• Understanding and practical experience of software development processes
• Understanding of the usage of change management tools such as Git, GitLab, Jira
• Ability to complete development tasks independently
• Business-level Japanese communication skills (reading, writing, conversation) JLPT N2 or above
• Business-level English communication skills (reading, writing, conversation)
• Willingness to learn domain knowledge in the securities industry
• Experience with public cloud platforms, e.g., AWS
• Frontend development experience
• Experience leading mid-sized development teams (~10)
• Experience with system architecture design
• Experience writing specifications for each design phase
• Experience in quality assurance (QA)
• Experience improving development processes using CI/CD
• Problem-solving skill with the ability to propose and implement optimal business solutions as an IT professional
• Knowledge of securities operations including stocks, bonds, and derivatives
• JSDA (Japan Securities Dealers Association) Sales Representative Qualification