Manager, Software & Application (Banking Solutions) – Japanese Speaking

About Us: From business process re-engineering to global business expansion for Japanese corporations, ABeam Consulting has served our clients through more than 40 years of growth. With our vision of being the No. 1 global consulting firm from Asia, ABeam Consulting helps our clients take on the challenge of business transformation. With 4,400 consultants in Japan, and 3,100 in overseas offices concentrated in Asia, our 7,500 consultants and global alliance partners provide truly comprehensive services. Responsibilities: Design, develop and enhance enterprise software solutions supporting core banking transformation initiatives. Analyse business and functional requirements and translate them into technical solution designs and software specifications. Develop application components, interfaces, APIs, and system integrations to support enterprise banking platforms. Prepare technical design documents, functional specifications, and software implementation artefacts. Participate in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including solution design, development, testing, deployment, and post-production support. Support end-to-end implementation of core banking systems, including software configuration, system integration, data validation, and technical deployment activities. Collaborate with solution architects, business analysts, and technical teams to deliver scalable and secure software solutions. Analyse system interfaces, integration requirements, and data flows to ensure seamless application interoperability. Support production releases, application enhancements, and continuous system improvements. Work closely with business stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Participate in technical workshops, solution reviews, and implementation planning sessions. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, infrastructure teams, and client stakeholders, to ensure successful project delivery. Prepare project documentation, implementation reports, and project status updates for management and clients. Support proposal development, technical solution demonstrations, and client presentations for technology transformation initiatives. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise application development, or core banking system implementation. Experience participating in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, solution design, software development, testing, deployment, and production support. Experience developing, configuring, or implementing enterprise applications for banking or financial services. Strong understanding of software architecture, enterprise application integration, APIs, web services, and system interfaces. Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other software development methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Experience collaborating with solution architects, software engineers, business analysts, and infrastructure teams on large-scale technology implementation projects. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working in cross-functional and multicultural project environments. Self-motivated team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to technology consulting initiatives. Business-level proficiency in English and Japanese (mandatory) to collaborate effectively with Japanese clients, regional project teams, and stakeholders. Why Join Us At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, ABeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. ABeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP’s regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the di…