Senior Development Specialist
Skillhouse ·www.skillhouse.co.jp
Apply directA Global Insurance firm is looking for a Senior Development Specialist to help modernize and enhance our core business systems. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical applications while collaborating with global teams and influencing the future of our technology landscape.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with cross-functional teams to drive application development from planning through implementation
- Define system specifications and translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Design, develop, and enhance solutions supporting Policy Administration Systems and related platforms
- Contribute innovative technical ideas and participate in design and code reviews with peers, architects, and managers
- Ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable development practices across projects
Required Skills:
- Experience with system specification and requirements definition
- Hands-on experience in application development and system enhancement (Open to any technology stack, including Java, .NET, C#, Python, and others)
- Experience developing or enhancing mission-critical business systems in the financial services or insurance environments
Why should you apply:
- Work on mission‑critical, high‑impact systems with global collaboration.
- Hands‑on ownership with the ability to influence core system architecture.
- Open to diverse backgrounds (finance, SaaS, enterprise IT, business apps).
Company details:
Our client is a leading global financial services organization serving millions of customers across more than 20 countries and territories. The company is recognized as one of the insurance industry's leaders in Artificial Intelligence adoption, consistently investing in Generative AI, Machine Learning, and enterprise digital transformation initiatives. Its AI organization works closely with regional and global teams to develop innovative, production-ready AI solutions that enhance customer experience, improve business operations, and accelerate innovation across the enterprise.
The company offers a collaborative international environment, strong investment in employee development, flexible working arrangements, and long-term career growth opportunities while fostering a culture of innovation, responsible AI, and continuous learning.
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00
Working Style: Hybrid (2 days remote work per week)
Work Location: Tokyo
Holidays: Weekends, national holidays, year-end holidays, paid leave, and additional special leave.
Benefits: Comprehensive social insurance, retirement plan, professional training programs, language learning support, childcare and family care programs, wellness benefits, and other employee support initiatives.
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The Senior Development Specialist role with Skillhouse is based in Tokyo, JP.
What does the Senior Development Specialist role pay?
Skillhouse lists the Senior Development Specialist role at JPY 8,000,000–10,000,000 per year.
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