OANDA

Senior Software Engineer

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4 months ago
Tokyo, JapanSenior

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain applications and systems across the full software development lifecycle.
  • Lead pipeline enhancement discussions, mentor the team on scripts and tooling, and drive system performance and stability decisions.
  • Contribute to system architecture and design, architect modules, implement functional changes, review code, and enforce engineering standards.
  • Assess testing requirements, evaluate tools, and produce functional and technical design specifications.
  • Execute complex projects by decomposing undefined tasks, forecasting resources, and adapting strategies.
  • Lead projects, provide technical direction, mentor team members, and contribute to process improvements.
  • Participate in recruitment, interview candidates, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and foster a collaborative team environment.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams through presentations, planning, and open communication.
  • Provide technical support while maintaining customer-oriented behaviors.

Requirements

  • Significant professional software development experience with mandatory Java expertise.
  • Ability to independently handle the entire software development lifecycle.
  • Full-stack capability across front-end, back-end, and the broader system architecture.
  • PHP or Python experience is preferred.
  • Experience with system migration and modernization, particularly moving away from legacy or individual-dependent architectures, is preferred.
  • Hands-on Salesforce customization and integration experience is preferred.
  • Experience with GCP or AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and SQL is preferred.
  • Understanding of FX or CFD trading or experience in regulated environments such as compliance or AML is preferred.
  • Japanese proficiency for local collaboration and English proficiency for technical communication with global teams are preferred.
  • Familiarity with or interest in AI-assisted coding tools is preferred.

Benefits

  • Permanent, full-time position based in OANDA’s Tokyo office.
  • Inclusive and accessible work environment with accommodation available during recruitment and selection.
  • Global, diverse, and collegial company culture.
OANDA

About OANDA

501-1,000 employees

OANDA builds retail trading platforms and data services focused on foreign exchange and CFDs, plus a widely used currency converter and exchange-rates API. It earns through brokerage spreads/fees and data subscriptions, serving individual traders and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in New York, OANDA operates regulated entities in major markets and is owned by FTMO.

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