OTANI TRADING CO LTD.

[System Engineer] Niigata, Fukuoka / IT Division of a Trading Company / Overseas Expansion Available

System Development (Main Frame System) 2 More

4M - ***M JPY

Niigata 1 More

Full-time (permanent)

Online Interview: Yes

Remote Work from Overseas: No / From Japan: No

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners

Less Than

Frequency of English Usage

Less Than

Japanese learning support Plans for overseas expansion

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners
Less Than

Frequency of English Usage
Less Than

Japanese learning support Plans for overseas expansion

Related Skills

Operating System

Linux

Cloud / Infrastructure / DevOps tools

AWS Google Cloud

Database

PostgreSQL MySQL DynamoDB

Development tools

Git

Library/Framework

Vue.js

Programming Language

TypeScript PHP Python Swift Kotlin

Language Requirements

Required

Preferred

Language Requirements

Required

Japanese: Business

English: Greetings/None

JLPT: N2

Preferred

No Data

Job Description

■ Company Overview
We are a trading company specializing in industrial machinery, food products, and flowers, providing industrial equipment for over 100 years. With four overseas offices and business in over 25 countries, we are expanding and hiring a System Engineer "for the IT division of our trading company."


■ Work Location
The position will be based in either our Niigata or Fukuoka office, under the Unipro Business Division - IT Innovation Group.


■ Job Description
As a member of the development team for systems ordered by clients, you will be responsible for the entire system development process, from requirements definition and design to development, testing, maintenance, and operation.
※ Scope of work: Tasks as designated by the company

■ Development Environment
<Server> Linux (AWS, QCP, on-premise server)
<DB>PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB
<Version control> Git (Bitbucket)
<Languages> 
・Front-end: Vuetify, vue.js, TypeScript
・Back-end: PHP, Python, Java, Others: Swift, Kotlin

■ Project Workflow
　・Team Size: Projects are handled by either a single developer or a team of 5–6 members.
　・Collaboration: Work closely with sales teams from the Industrial Equipment, Flower, and International Business Divisions.
　・Post-Order Development: Join as a project leader or member to develop systems. In some cases, you may visit client sites, mainly in the manufacturing industry, for direct meetings.

■ Example Projects
　・Development of an EMA system to monitor and manage industrial machinery operations.
　・Development of Flower Meister, a portal site for cut flowers.
　・Development of a trade management system and logistics solutions for the transportation industry.
　・Development and sales of a repack management system and flower photography system in collaboration with the Design Group and Uni-Service.
　・Development of FoodTrip, a matching platform for imported food.


■ Diversity & Inclusion
≪ Number of Foreign Employees ≫
　・IT: 7 members
　・Design: 5 members
　・Service Engineer: 1 member
　・Sales: 1 member
≪ Nationalities ≫
　Vietnam, Myanmar, Taiwan, etc.
　The company representative is also a foreign national, and with overseas branches and affiliated companies, we foster an inclusive environment where Japanese and foreign employees work seamlessly together.


■ Workplace Language
Japanese is the primary language for both customer interactions and internal communication.


■ Office Strengths
Our IT clients are mainly partners of our Industrial Equipment and Flower divisions.
While major vendors can develop systems, they often lack knowledge of the manufacturing and flower industries. Our company, however, has industry expertise, so any uncertainties during development can be quickly resolved by consulting our sales team or senior members.

We also do not outsource our work, allowing us to build in-house expertise and offer unique value that only Otani Shokai can provide.

Since most of our projects are fully custom-made, we build systems from scratch using the latest programming languages. This creates an environment where engineers can continuously grow and improve their skills.

Required Skills and Experiences

■ Mandatory Requirements ・Experience in developing systems or projects from scratch ・Practical experience in one or more of the following: *Development environment <Server> Linux (AWS, GCP, on-premise server) <DB>PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB <Version control> Git (Bitbucket) <Languages> Front-end: Vuetify, vue.js, TypeScript, Back-end: PHP, Python, Others: Swift, Kotlin ■ Ideal Candidate Profile ・Open to learning new programming languages ・Experience working with multiple languages in practical settings

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Working Condition

■ Employment Type
Permanent employee. Probation period: 3 months.

■ Work Location
The work location will be either:
Niigata or Fukuoka.
Depending on your experience, you may be required to undergo a certain period of training in Niigata before being assigned to work in Fukuoka. 
1. Niigata (Head Office)
Address: 463 Aiyauchi, Higashi-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata
Closest station to the workplace: JR Hakushin Line/Oogata Station
Measures against passive smoking: No smoking indoors

2. Fukuoka Sales Office
Address: 2nd Floor, QDH Building, 3-19-26 Higashihie, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Nearest Station: Higashi-Hie Station (Subway Airport Line)
Smoking Policy: Smoking is completely prohibited indoors.


■ Expected Annual Salary
4 million yen to 6 million yen

<Wage form>
Monthly salary

<Wage breakdown>
Monthly (base salary): 200,000-350,000 yen
Fixed overtime allowance/month: 47,000 yen to 82,000 yen (fixed overtime hours: 31 hours and 15 minutes/month)
Overtime allowance for overtime work in excess of the fixed overtime hours will be paid additionally.
Commuting Allowance (Fixed): 11,000 JPY

<Monthly salary>
258,000 yen - 443,000 yen (including a flat allowance)

<Supplemental information on salary>
*Salary increase: Yes
*Overtime allowance: Yes
*Annual salary will be determined in consideration of experience and other factors.
■ Salary revision: Once a year
■ Bonus: Twice a year (August and January) *Depends on performance

Wages are only a guideline and may increase or decrease throughout the selection process.
Monthly salary (monthly) includes fixed allowances.

■ Working Hours
8:30 - 17:30 (Prescribed working hours: 8 hours 0 minutes)
Break time: 60 minutes
Overtime: Existing


■ Benefits and Welfare
・Commuting Allowance: Provided based on company regulations (11,000 JPY/month)
・Insurance: Health Insurance / Employees' Pension Insurance / Employment Insurance / Workers' Compensation Insurance
・Retirement Benefits: Small and Medium Enterprise Retirement Allowance System (until age 60)
・Retirement Age: 60 years (Reemployment system available)
・Training & Qualification Support: Qualification acquisition system available
・Parental & Caregiver Leave: Available
・Qualification Support System: Full coverage of costs for required certifications
・Company Training Trips: Domestic and international training trips based on company performance
　- International Destinations: Hawaii, Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau
　- Domestic Destinations: Within the prefecture, Okinawa

■ Holidays and Leave
Annual Holidays: 115 days
Paid Leave: 10 to 20 days per year (The minimum number is granted after six months of employment)
Other Leave: Bereavement leave, New Year holidays, Summer holidays

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

First interview (online) → Final interview (in person)
Note: There may be up to three interviews depending on the situation.
Applicants from overseas are welcome, but at least one interview will be conducted in person.

Business (description what they do)

Industrial equipment, food, design and construction, maintenance, IT

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OTANI TRADING CO LTD.

[System Engineer] Niigata, Fukuoka / IT Division of a Trading Company / Overseas Expansion Available

System Development (Main Frame System) 2 More

4M - ***M JPY

Niigata 1 More

Full-time (permanent)

Online Interview: Yes

Remote Work from Overseas: No / Remote Work in Japan: No

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners

Less Than

Frequency of English Usage

Less Than

Japanese learning support Plans for overseas expansion

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners
Less Than

Frequency of English Usage
Less Than

Japanese learning support Plans for overseas expansion

Related Skills

Operating System

Linux

Cloud / Infrastructure / DevOps tools

AWS Google Cloud

Database

PostgreSQL MySQL DynamoDB

Development tools

Git

Library/Framework

Vue.js

Programming Language

TypeScript PHP Python Swift Kotlin

Language Requirements

Required

Preferred

Language Requirements

Required

Japanese: Business

English: Greetings/None

JLPT: N2

Preferred

No Data

Job Description

■ Company Overview
We are a trading company specializing in industrial machinery, food products, and flowers, providing industrial equipment for over 100 years. With four overseas offices and business in over 25 countries, we are expanding and hiring a System Engineer "for the IT division of our trading company."


■ Work Location
The position will be based in either our Niigata or Fukuoka office, under the Unipro Business Division - IT Innovation Group.


■ Job Description
As a member of the development team for systems ordered by clients, you will be responsible for the entire system development process, from requirements definition and design to development, testing, maintenance, and operation.
※ Scope of work: Tasks as designated by the company

■ Development Environment
<Server> Linux (AWS, QCP, on-premise server)
<DB>PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB
<Version control> Git (Bitbucket)
<Languages> 
・Front-end: Vuetify, vue.js, TypeScript
・Back-end: PHP, Python, Java, Others: Swift, Kotlin

■ Project Workflow
　・Team Size: Projects are handled by either a single developer or a team of 5–6 members.
　・Collaboration: Work closely with sales teams from the Industrial Equipment, Flower, and International Business Divisions.
　・Post-Order Development: Join as a project leader or member to develop systems. In some cases, you may visit client sites, mainly in the manufacturing industry, for direct meetings.

■ Example Projects
　・Development of an EMA system to monitor and manage industrial machinery operations.
　・Development of Flower Meister, a portal site for cut flowers.
　・Development of a trade management system and logistics solutions for the transportation industry.
　・Development and sales of a repack management system and flower photography system in collaboration with the Design Group and Uni-Service.
　・Development of FoodTrip, a matching platform for imported food.


■ Diversity & Inclusion
≪ Number of Foreign Employees ≫
　・IT: 7 members
　・Design: 5 members
　・Service Engineer: 1 member
　・Sales: 1 member
≪ Nationalities ≫
　Vietnam, Myanmar, Taiwan, etc.
　The company representative is also a foreign national, and with overseas branches and affiliated companies, we foster an inclusive environment where Japanese and foreign employees work seamlessly together.


■ Workplace Language
Japanese is the primary language for both customer interactions and internal communication.


■ Office Strengths
Our IT clients are mainly partners of our Industrial Equipment and Flower divisions.
While major vendors can develop systems, they often lack knowledge of the manufacturing and flower industries. Our company, however, has industry expertise, so any uncertainties during development can be quickly resolved by consulting our sales team or senior members.

We also do not outsource our work, allowing us to build in-house expertise and offer unique value that only Otani Shokai can provide.

Since most of our projects are fully custom-made, we build systems from scratch using the latest programming languages. This creates an environment where engineers can continuously grow and improve their skills.

Required Skills and Experiences

After sign up, you can browse all information.

If you already have a GitTap Account, please login.

Working Condition

■ Employment Type
Permanent employee. Probation period: 3 months.

■ Work Location
The work location will be either:
Niigata or Fukuoka.
Depending on your experience, you may be required to undergo a certain period of training in Niigata before being assigned to work in Fukuoka. 
1. Niigata (Head Office)
Address: 463 Aiyauchi, Higashi-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata
Closest station to the workplace: JR Hakushin Line/Oogata Station
Measures against passive smoking: No smoking indoors

2. Fukuoka Sales Office
Address: 2nd Floor, QDH Building, 3-19-26 Higashihie, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Nearest Station: Higashi-Hie Station (Subway Airport Line)
Smoking Policy: Smoking is completely prohibited indoors.


■ Expected Annual Salary
4 million yen to 6 million yen

<Wage form>
Monthly salary

<Wage breakdown>
Monthly (base salary): 200,000-350,000 yen
Fixed overtime allowance/month: 47,000 yen to 82,000 yen (fixed overtime hours: 31 hours and 15 minutes/month)
Overtime allowance for overtime work in excess of the fixed overtime hours will be paid additionally.
Commuting Allowance (Fixed): 11,000 JPY

<Monthly salary>
258,000 yen - 443,000 yen (including a flat allowance)

<Supplemental information on salary>
*Salary increase: Yes
*Overtime allowance: Yes
*Annual salary will be determined in consideration of experience and other factors.
■ Salary revision: Once a year
■ Bonus: Twice a year (August and January) *Depends on performance

Wages are only a guideline and may increase or decrease throughout the selection process.
Monthly salary (monthly) includes fixed allowances.

■ Working Hours
8:30 - 17:30 (Prescribed working hours: 8 hours 0 minutes)
Break time: 60 minutes
Overtime: Existing


■ Benefits and Welfare
・Commuting Allowance: Provided based on company regulations (11,000 JPY/month)
・Insurance: Health Insurance / Employees' Pension Insurance / Employment Insurance / Workers' Compensation Insurance
・Retirement Benefits: Small and Medium Enterprise Retirement Allowance System (until age 60)
・Retirement Age: 60 years (Reemployment system available)
・Training & Qualification Support: Qualification acquisition system available
・Parental & Caregiver Leave: Available
・Qualification Support System: Full coverage of costs for required certifications
・Company Training Trips: Domestic and international training trips based on company performance
　- International Destinations: Hawaii, Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau
　- Domestic Destinations: Within the prefecture, Okinawa

■ Holidays and Leave
Annual Holidays: 115 days
Paid Leave: 10 to 20 days per year (The minimum number is granted after six months of employment)
Other Leave: Bereavement leave, New Year holidays, Summer holidays

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

First interview (online) → Final interview (in person)
Note: There may be up to three interviews depending on the situation.
Applicants from overseas are welcome, but at least one interview will be conducted in person.

Business (description what they do)

Industrial equipment, food, design and construction, maintenance, IT

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