Senior Software Engineer - New Markets Japan (JLPT N1 Fluent)

Alpaca
Japan
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringSkills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Problem-solving","Leadership","Mentorship"]

Design, implement, and maintain scalable brokerage systems for the Japan market, mentor teammates, drive cross-functional initiatives, and ensure 24x7 reliability of a global fintech platform with JPX/JSCC/JASDEC integrations.

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4 months ago

Senior Software Engineer - New Markets Japan (JLPT N1 Fluent)

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Job Summary

Design, implement, and maintain scalable brokerage systems for the Japan market, mentor teammates, drive cross-functional initiatives, and ensure 24x7 reliability of a global fintech platform with JPX/JSCC/JASDEC integrations.
Location: Japan
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design highly scalable, mission-critical brokerage systems for the Japan market.
  • •Develop and enhance middle- and back-office systems, including gRPC microservices, REST and gRPC APIs, and third-party vendor integrations specific to the Japan market (JPX, JSCC, JASDEC, banks).
  • •Collaborate with Alpaca's core teams to enhance core framework, enabling multi-language, multi-currency, and multi-market support with Japan-specific requirements.
  • •Coordinate in Japanese with regulators, vendors, partners, and business stakeholders, translating requirements into technical specifications.
  • •Troubleshoot incidents and on-call production issues during Japan business hours to maintain system performance.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:EquityHealth InsuranceHome OfficeMonthly Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •Native or JLPT N1 level fluency in Japanese, with the ability to read, write, and communicate professionally with local regulators, vendors, and partners.
  • •Business-level English fluency, with the ability to collaborate effectively in English-only team meetings, design discussions, code reviews, and written documentation.
  • •Proven experience in designing and developing complex financial systems, preferably including double-entry accounting.
  • •Strong understanding of accounting principles, ledger structures, and transaction reconciliation.
  • •Experience in building scalable, high-availability financial applications that handle multi-currency transactions.
Experience:FintechFinanceJapanMulti-currencyRegulatory
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingLeadershipMentorship
Languages:JapaneseEnglish
Tech Stack:GoJavaKotlinRustC++GRPCRESTAPIsJPXJSCCJASDECSQL

Company Brief

Alpaca
Provides developer-first APIs and brokerage infrastructure for algorithmic and automated stock trading, enabling fintechs and developers to build trading applications with commission-free market access and custody services.
Industry: Fintech Infrastructure
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series C
Headquarters: San Mateo, United States
Founded: 2015
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