Software Engineer

Job Description

You will be involved in new development, derivative development, and maintenance work for clients in the pharmaceutical industry and research institutions, mainly in the following areas:

• Drug discovery support platforms and related systems
• Research support systems (primarily web applications)
• IT infrastructure (mainly virtual environments on cloud services such as AWS)

You will support or lead daily development tasks based on the following technologies and environments. While taking on challenges with the latest technologies and best practices, such as cloud, containers, and generative AI, you will work closely with team members to move projects forward.

Through discussions with teams and business units, you will also have the opportunity to propose improvements to the technical environment and ideas for streamlining operations in an open workplace culture.

[Technologies/Environments]

• Languages: Python, JavaScript, R, etc.
• Frameworks: Vue, React, Django, etc.
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.
• Development tools: GitHub, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Visual Studio Code, etc.
• Virtual environments: Docker, Apptainer
• Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, on-premises

 

Onboarding

After joining, you will participate in actual projects as a member of the development team.
For those without prior experience, a 3-month in-house training program will be provided before team assignment.
Even in your first project, you may be involved in the entire process—from estimation to delivery.
 

Career Path

There are three main career paths:

1. Specialist/Technical Expert

2. Lead Engineer

3. Team Leader/Manager

You can choose a path aligned with your goals, whether you want to focus on technical expertise, take on leadership as a development lead or project manager, or aim for a team leader or division head position.

 

Highlights

• Average overtime: less than 10 hours/month
• Remote work available (hybrid)
• Refresh leave: 2 weeks after 4 years of employment
• Education/training benefits (support for certifications)
• Biannual bonuses (twice a year)
• Active adoption of the latest technologies
• Many projects with Japan’s leading pharmaceutical companies

 

Business Areas	System development and maintenance Life science research support (including machine learning)
Work Locations	Head Office BON MARUSAN Building 4F, 3-5 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051 TEL: 03-6206-8412 Approx. 3 minutes walk from Kudanshita Station (Toei Shinjuku Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon/Tozai Line) Approx. 3 minutes walk from Jimbocho Station (Toei Shinjuku/Mita Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line)   Kyoto Office Co-nnect Kyoto (shared office) Moonbat Building 7F, 493 Torihoko-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8491 1 minute walk from Karasuma Station (Hankyu Kyoto Line) / Shijo Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway)
Work Style	Flextime system (core hours: 11:00-15:00) Remote work available
Benefits	Full commuting expense coverage Remote work allowance Complete social insurance (employment, workers’ comp, health, pension) Corporate defined contribution pension plan (401k) Various company events (company bears the cost) Certification and skill development support, and more.
Holidays & Leave	Full two-day weekends (Saturday & Sunday) National holidays Summer vacation (3 days) Year-end/New Year holidays (Dec 29 – Jan 3) Annual paid leave (hourly leave available) Refresh leave (2 consecutive weeks every 4 years) Parental leave Sick leave Special leave for weddings, funerals, etc. ※ Over 120 holidays annually
Compensation	Monthly salary (entry level):     Inexperienced: ¥230,000 – ¥290,000     Experienced: ¥310,000 – ¥500,000     ※ Determined based on experience and ability Probationary period: 6 months Bonuses: Twice a year (June, December)

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