Brain Knowledge Systems inc.

【Sapporo/SE (Lead Engineer)】125 days off per year / Average overtime less than 12 hours

Project Manager, Project Leader 2 More

4.5M - ***M JPY

Hokkaido

Full-time (permanent)

Online Interview: Yes

Remote Work from Overseas: No / From Japan: Yes

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners

Less Than

Frequency of English Usage

Less Than

Remote work Japanese learning support

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners
Less Than

Frequency of English Usage
Less Than

Remote work Japanese learning support

Related Skills

Programming Language

Java JavaScript C# PHP Python

Language Requirements

Required

Preferred

Language Requirements

Required

Japanese: Business

English: Greetings/None

Preferred

Japanese: Business

English: Greetings/None

Job Description

[Job Overview]
You will participate in system development projects across a wide variety of industries, including distribution/retail, construction, and public organizations. Based on your current skills and future aspirations, you will be assigned to specific phases of the development lifecycle, such as:
・Requirements Definition & Design
・Development & Implementation
・Testing & Deployment
We foster an environment that respects individual initiative—whether you want to master a new programming language or work with the latest technologies. This culture allows you to build a long-term career while continuously upgrading your technical toolkit.

[Project Examples]
You will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects such as:
・Government & Public Sector: Development of cloud-based systems for government agencies.
・HR Technology: Development of cloud-native matching systems for the recruitment and staffing industry.
・Enterprise Solutions: Development of comprehensive business management systems for corporate clients.
・Retail & Logistics: Development of specialized order management and procurement systems for retail outlets.

[Position Highlights]
・Listed on the TSE Growth Market with over 750 consolidated employees, capital exceeding 350 million yen, and an average growth rate of 149%.
・Maintained a 0% engineer bench rate.
・Revamped the evaluation system in 2022 to introduce clearer salary increase and promotion structures, resulting in a significant rise in average employee compensation.
・Leverages group synergies to handle projects from upstream design to final implementation, allowing for flexible assignment across diverse fields and scales.

[Career Path]
・Participation in upstream processes and Project Leader (PL) roles is available from an early stage based on individual skill.
・System in place to pursue early career advancement to leader or management positions based on performance and ability, regardless of years of experience.

[Work Environment]
・Handles contract projects from group companies.
・Project assignments consider individual skills and preferences; no forced transfers across branches (Sapporo/Sendai) occur.
・Policy aims for a 0% bench rate through a high volume of projects. Full salary is guaranteed even in the unlikely event of downtime between assignments.

[Workplace Language]
Japanese

[Evaluation System]
・Prioritizes human resource development through a structured evaluation and support framework.
・Offers personalized training curricula tailored to each engineer's level to ensure professional growth.
・Dedicated instructors provide feedback within 24 hours. The e-learning format allows for daily short-term training from any location.
・Training achievements are directly linked to the evaluation system; passing curriculum exams accelerates salary increases and promotions.
・Semi-annual performance reviews assess not only technical mastery but also work processes and professional conduct based on objective metrics.

Required Skills and Experiences

[Mandatory Requirements] ・3+ years of system development experience (language not specified) ※Primary programming languages used in work: Java, JavaScript, C#, PHP, Python, VB.NET ・Business-level Japanese [Preferred Requirements] ・Experience as a leader or sub-leader (years of experience not required) *Even if you lack the above experience, we welcome those interested in developing talent and managing organizations who are eager to take on the challenge.

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Working Condition

[Employment Type]
Permanent employee. Probation period: 3 months.

[Work Location]
Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

[Expected Annual Salary]
■Type: Monthly Salary System
■Monthly Salary: 333,000 JPY — (Scaling based on experience)
■Base Salary: 258,000 JPY —
■Fixed Overtime Pay: 45,000 JPY — per month (included in the monthly salary)
■Management Allowance: 30,000 JPY per month (included)
■Bonuses: Paid twice a year (subject to company performance).
■Salary Increase: Evaluated once a year.
Note: Final annual income will be determined based on experience and skill sets.

■Allowances
・Commutation Allowance: Reimbursed according to company regulations.
・Overtime Allowance: Paid for any hours worked exceeding the fixed overtime threshold.
■Salary Model
・Annual Income: 5.75 Million JPY
・Profile: 7th year with the company / General Manager (Equivalent to Section Manager)
・Breakdown: Monthly salary of 430,000 JPY + Bonuses

[Working Hours]
Standard Hours: 09:00 – 18:00 (8 hours of scheduled work)
Break: 60 minutes
Overtime: Yes
*Fixed Overtime Inclusion: The monthly salary includes compensation for up to 20.0 hours of overtime.

[Benefits and Welfare]
Telework (available to some employees) / Remote work available (available to some employees) / Reduced working hours system (available to some employees) / Bicycle commuting allowed (available to some employees) / Casual dress code (available to some employees) / Childbirth and childcare support system (available to all employees) / Qualification acquisition support system (available to all employees) / Stock options (available to all employees) / Continuing employment system (re-employment) (available to all employees) / Health insurance / Employees' pension insurance / Employment insurance / Workers' compensation insurance / Employee stock ownership plan / Stock purchase incentive program / Internal recognition program / Qualification acquisition support system / Retirement allowance* (requires 3+ years of service) / Re-employment system* (available until age 65) 　

[Holidays and Leave]
・125 days per year
Full two-day weekend system / Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays / 3 days summer vacation / 9 days year-end and New Year holidays / Paid leave (10 days after 6 months of employment, maximum 20 days) / Year-end and New Year holidays / Summer holidays / Golden Week holidays / Bereavement leave / Special leave

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Interviews: Approximately one round (estimated).
Written Examination: None.

Business (description what they do)

System design/development, IT technology consulting, infrastructure design/construction/management/operation

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Brain Knowledge Systems inc.

【Sapporo/SE (Lead Engineer)】125 days off per year / Average overtime less than 12 hours

Project Manager, Project Leader 2 More

4.5M - ***M JPY

Hokkaido

Full-time (permanent)

Online Interview: Yes

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

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners

Less Than

Frequency of English Usage

Less Than

Remote work Japanese learning support

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners
Less Than

Frequency of English Usage
Less Than

Remote work Japanese learning support

Related Skills

Programming Language

Java JavaScript C# PHP Python

Language Requirements

Required

Preferred

Language Requirements

Required

Japanese: Business

English: Greetings/None

Preferred

Japanese: Business

English: Greetings/None

Job Description

[Job Overview]
You will participate in system development projects across a wide variety of industries, including distribution/retail, construction, and public organizations. Based on your current skills and future aspirations, you will be assigned to specific phases of the development lifecycle, such as:
・Requirements Definition & Design
・Development & Implementation
・Testing & Deployment
We foster an environment that respects individual initiative—whether you want to master a new programming language or work with the latest technologies. This culture allows you to build a long-term career while continuously upgrading your technical toolkit.

[Project Examples]
You will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects such as:
・Government & Public Sector: Development of cloud-based systems for government agencies.
・HR Technology: Development of cloud-native matching systems for the recruitment and staffing industry.
・Enterprise Solutions: Development of comprehensive business management systems for corporate clients.
・Retail & Logistics: Development of specialized order management and procurement systems for retail outlets.

[Position Highlights]
・Listed on the TSE Growth Market with over 750 consolidated employees, capital exceeding 350 million yen, and an average growth rate of 149%.
・Maintained a 0% engineer bench rate.
・Revamped the evaluation system in 2022 to introduce clearer salary increase and promotion structures, resulting in a significant rise in average employee compensation.
・Leverages group synergies to handle projects from upstream design to final implementation, allowing for flexible assignment across diverse fields and scales.

[Career Path]
・Participation in upstream processes and Project Leader (PL) roles is available from an early stage based on individual skill.
・System in place to pursue early career advancement to leader or management positions based on performance and ability, regardless of years of experience.

[Work Environment]
・Handles contract projects from group companies.
・Project assignments consider individual skills and preferences; no forced transfers across branches (Sapporo/Sendai) occur.
・Policy aims for a 0% bench rate through a high volume of projects. Full salary is guaranteed even in the unlikely event of downtime between assignments.

[Workplace Language]
Japanese

[Evaluation System]
・Prioritizes human resource development through a structured evaluation and support framework.
・Offers personalized training curricula tailored to each engineer's level to ensure professional growth.
・Dedicated instructors provide feedback within 24 hours. The e-learning format allows for daily short-term training from any location.
・Training achievements are directly linked to the evaluation system; passing curriculum exams accelerates salary increases and promotions.
・Semi-annual performance reviews assess not only technical mastery but also work processes and professional conduct based on objective metrics.

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]
Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

[Expected Annual Salary]
■Type: Monthly Salary System
■Monthly Salary: 333,000 JPY — (Scaling based on experience)
■Base Salary: 258,000 JPY —
■Fixed Overtime Pay: 45,000 JPY — per month (included in the monthly salary)
■Management Allowance: 30,000 JPY per month (included)
■Bonuses: Paid twice a year (subject to company performance).
■Salary Increase: Evaluated once a year.
Note: Final annual income will be determined based on experience and skill sets.

■Allowances
・Commutation Allowance: Reimbursed according to company regulations.
・Overtime Allowance: Paid for any hours worked exceeding the fixed overtime threshold.
■Salary Model
・Annual Income: 5.75 Million JPY
・Profile: 7th year with the company / General Manager (Equivalent to Section Manager)
・Breakdown: Monthly salary of 430,000 JPY + Bonuses

[Working Hours]
Standard Hours: 09:00 – 18:00 (8 hours of scheduled work)
Break: 60 minutes
Overtime: Yes
*Fixed Overtime Inclusion: The monthly salary includes compensation for up to 20.0 hours of overtime.

[Benefits and Welfare]
Telework (available to some employees) / Remote work available (available to some employees) / Reduced working hours system (available to some employees) / Bicycle commuting allowed (available to some employees) / Casual dress code (available to some employees) / Childbirth and childcare support system (available to all employees) / Qualification acquisition support system (available to all employees) / Stock options (available to all employees) / Continuing employment system (re-employment) (available to all employees) / Health insurance / Employees' pension insurance / Employment insurance / Workers' compensation insurance / Employee stock ownership plan / Stock purchase incentive program / Internal recognition program / Qualification acquisition support system / Retirement allowance* (requires 3+ years of service) / Re-employment system* (available until age 65) 　

[Holidays and Leave]
・125 days per year
Full two-day weekend system / Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays / 3 days summer vacation / 9 days year-end and New Year holidays / Paid leave (10 days after 6 months of employment, maximum 20 days) / Year-end and New Year holidays / Summer holidays / Golden Week holidays / Bereavement leave / Special leave

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Interviews: Approximately one round (estimated).
Written Examination: None.

Business (description what they do)

System design/development, IT technology consulting, infrastructure design/construction/management/operation

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