Principal Developer

• Responsible for driving group-wide synergies across the software engineering domain.
• Key focus areas include:
• SDLC Toolchain
• Curated Enterprise Pipelines
• Software Engineering Practices
• Cloud Runtime Environments
• Metrics-Driven Continuous Improvement
• Based in Tokyo and Powai, engaging with wholesale, retail, and affiliate software engineering and platform teams.
• This position, based in Powai, will contribute to advancing capabilities across software engineering and cascading improvements across the group.
• Team composition includes Technical Project Managers, Software Engineers, and Developers.
• A strategic opportunity to work on critical group-wide initiatives, learn industry-leading technologies, and engage in a diverse environment.
• Each team member acts as a central hub in their area of expertise across the Nomura Group.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the bridge across the Nomura Group for the assigned Software Engineering sub-domain specialty.
• Analyze user requirements and create/adapt software solutions that meet those requirements.
• Develop and maintain software systems using programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, and others.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software systems are delivered effectively and meet quality standards.
• Document software design, development, and maintenance processes to facilitate knowledge transfer.
• Stay updated on new technologies and industry trends to keep software systems competitive.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise with software systems and resolve them promptly.
• Maintain technical documentation, including user manuals and technical specifications.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and work collaboratively across teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance to project managers and stakeholders.

Requirements:

Mandatory:

• Experience with Linux/Unix shell scripting.
• Ability to conduct technical presentations within the team.
• Basic level of English or above.
• Proficiency in various programming languages and tools, such as Python and JavaScript.
• Experience in automation, CI/CD, and IaC tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Proven track record of cross-regional and cross-team collaboration.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Computing, Math, or Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of development experience with Python or 5+ years of Core Java development experience.
• Basic level Japanese (optional).
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs.
• Experience developing applications for public/private/hybrid clouds.
• Development experience in the following technologies:
• AWS Cloud
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Practical experience with enterprise Change and Incident Management (ITIL or similar).

Additional Notes:

The team specializes in one or more of the following six pillars of the Software Engineering Strategy:

1. Developer-focused Software Engineering Practices
2. Alignment of Toolchain Capabilities and Products
3. Curated Build and Deploy Pipelines
4. Modernize Application Runtime Environments
5. Metrics-Driven Continuous Improvement
6. Training and Engagement Programs