Software Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze change requests and service requests, perform impact analysis, and propose technical solutions
• Prepare and update Detail Design documents, program specifications and related technical documentation
• Develop and enhance backend business logic, batch programs and database components using Java, C#/.NET, Visual Basic and Oracle PL/SQL
• Prepare test specifications and test data, and execute Unit Testing, Integration Testing and System Testing with proper test evidence
• Support User Acceptance Testing, release preparation and deployment activities, including monthly maintenance and patching tasks
• Provide production support: investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes and workarounds within agreed timelines
• Develop scripts and tools (e.g., PowerShell, VBA) to automate routine development, testing and maintenance tasks
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore team members and the customer to clarify requirements and banking business processes
• Comply with NEC quality standards, ISO processes, customer security policies and change management procedures
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in software development and/or application maintenance
• Hands-on experience in Java and .NET (C# /VB.NET / WPF) application development
• Hands-on experience with relational databases, including Oracle (SQL, PL/SQL) and Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience across the software development lifecycle: Detail Design, Coding, Unit Testing, Integration Testing and System Testing
• Experience in impact analysis, troubleshooting and resolving issues in production or maintenance environments
• Experience in preparing technical documents, test specifications and test evidence
• Working knowledge of Windows Server environments and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, VBA)
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to quality
• Good communication skills in English, both verbal and written

• Experience in banking or financial services application projects
• Experience with middleware and web/application servers such as WebOTX, Apache Tomcat or IIS
• Experience with HULFT DataMagic, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Knowledge of job scheduling and monitoring tools such as JP1 Proficiency in Japanese language (spoken/written)
• Prior experience collaborating with Japanese-oriented companies (JOC)
• Agile/Scrum knowledge or certification (e.g., Professional Scrum Master)
• Experience using AI coding assistants to improve development productivity
• Seek the cooperation of existing project members and strive to understand the system and application
• Accurately understand customer requests (including the purpose) before acting, and raise any concerns or gaps to the Project Manager
• Understand the importance of the quality of deliverables and be aware that higher quality is expected