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

Alpaca

Remote
Remote
Jlpt n1 fluent japanese proficiency
Business-level english fluency
Experience designing complex financial systems
The role involves designing highly scalable, mission-critical brokerage systems specifically for the Japan market

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing highly scalable, mission-critical brokerage systems specifically for the Japan market.
  • Candidates must bridge engineering work with Japan-specific regulatory requirements such as NISA, MyNumber, and JP-GAAP accounting.
  • The team is a diverse group of 380+ globally distributed members committed to opening financial services to everyone on the planet.

Matching Summary

The role involves designing highly scalable, mission-critical brokerage systems specifically for the Japan market.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • JLPT N1 fluent Japanese proficiency
  • Business-level English fluency
  • Experience designing complex financial systems
  • Knowledge of double-entry accounting principles
  • Understanding of ledger structures and reconciliation

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring teammates on engineering practices
  • Fostering company culture in Japan region
  • Challenging conventions for innovative solutions
  • Autonomy in architecting strategic solutions
  • Cross-functional collaboration across global teams

Key Requirements

  • Native or JLPT N1 level Japanese fluency
  • Proven experience in financial system design
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles

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