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Robert Half • Tokyo, Japan
Role & seniority
Stack/tools
API testing: RestAssured or Karate
CI/CD pipeline implementation
Release criteria and Sev1-3 definitions
Audit-ready quality governance frameworks
Collaboration with international development teams
Business-level English required; Japanese (N2+) advantageous
Top 3 responsibilities
Define and drive the overall QA strategy for the next-generation digital banking system
Lead API testing improvements and integrate CI/CD pipelines
Establish release criteria, severity definitions, and governance aligning with global teams
Must-have skills
5+ years in development with strong API testing background
Proficiency with RestAssured or Karate
ISTQB (Foundation) or JSTQB equivalent
Experience formulating test plans/strategies and leading teams
Business-level English; Japanese proficiency (N2+) strong advantage
Nice-to-haves
Fintech or SaaS domain experience
Experience with audit/governance frameworks in software quality
Prior work on greenfield or highly regulated projects
Proven collaboration in international/global engineering environments
Location & work type
Tokyo, Japan
Full-time; on-site/hybrid work not explicitly specified in profile
Company Profile A leading Japanese fintech company, in partnership with one of Japan's largest banking and financial groups, is establishing a new digital bank from the ground up - purpose-built to deliver innovative, embedded financial services for small and medium-sized businesses across Japan. The Role The joint venture is in its early stages, building a digital banking platform from scratch where quality is foundational. As QA Manager, you will define and drive the entire quality assurance strategy for Japan's next-generation digital banking system. You will lead API test improvements, implement CI/CD pipelines, define release criteria and severity definitions (Sev1-3), and establish audit-ready quality governance frameworks in close collaboration with international development teams. Your Skills Over 5 years of development experience, with a strong background in API testing tools such as RestAssured or Karate. ISTQB (or JSTQB) Foundation Level certification or equivalent knowledge is required. Experience formulating test plans, test strategies, and leading development teams. Business-level English is mandatory; Japanese proficiency (N2 or higher) is a strong advantage. Key Highlights of the Role Pioneer next-generation QA strategy at a greenfield digital bank - built from scratch with no legacy constraints. Work at the intersection of SaaS and Fintech in a high-impact, fast-moving joint venture with a globally recognized financial institution. Collaborate daily with international engineers in a truly global development environment. Play a defining role in shaping quality governance for social infrastructure that will serve Japan's SMB economy. Location Tokyo Salary 9 - 15 million yen
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