Senior Software Engineer, Intl
Flatiron Health · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- On site
- Full-time
- ¥12,000,000 / year
- Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Job highlights
- Design, develop, deploy data processing solutions.
- Build scalable healthcare data logic.
- Construct reliable automated pipelines.
- Collaborate with global clinical teams.
- Apply rigorous software engineering practices.
About the role
About Flatiron Health
Flatiron Health is a healthtech company using data for good to power smarter care for every person with cancer, around the world. Flatiron partners with cancer centers in the US, Europe and Asia to transform patients’ real-life experiences into real-world evidence and create a more modern, connected oncology ecosystem. Our multidisciplinary teams include oncologists, data scientists, software engineers, epidemiologists, product experts and more. Flatiron Health is an independent affiliate of the Roche Group.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will design, develop, and deploy data processing solutions to help transform raw data into ready-to-use data products. You will collaborate with Flatiron colleagues globally and work day-to-day with oncologists, clinicians, product leaders, quantitative scientists, and customers to understand their challenges and build technological solutions.
- Design and deploy data processing solutions to transform raw data into high-quality, ready-to-use data products.
- Build scalable and complex data processing logic tailored to healthcare data.
- Construct automated pipelines with robust observability and reliability in mind.
- Devise creative solutions to navigate tough business, security, and data privacy challenges.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with global teams, clinicians, and product leaders to solve complex, real-world problems.
- Apply strict software engineering rigor to data, writing comprehensive unit tests for complex data transformations to guarantee data quality.
Who You Are
- 5+ years of experience in software development using programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
- 2+ years of experience using Terraform as Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- A strong commitment to code quality, with a track record of writing rigorous unit and integration tests for data transformations and pipelines.
- Proven experience developing and deploying on AWS or other major cloud providers.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and hands-on experience with relational database systems like PostgreSQL and MySQL.
- Experience working with modern data platforms, specifically Snowflake.
- Experience in using Docker and working with containerized environments.
- Experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc..).
- Business-level proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Japanese language skills (JLPT N2 level or above).
Optional
- Strong knowledge of ETL methodologies and data pipeline architecture.
- Specific experience with data tooling such as dbt, PySpark, Ibis, or Apache Oozie.
Who We Are
Our people are at the centre of everything we do. We strive to foster a culture where our teammates feel equipped and empowered to make meaningful contributions with confidence, compassion, and clarity.
Statutory Benefits
- Employment Term: Indefinite
- Probationary Period: 6 months
- Work Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Work Hours: The normal work hours are 9:00 - 18:00. This role is eligible for the flex-time system.
- Holidays: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
- Social Insurance: Health, Pension, Employment and Workers' Accident
- Smoking: No smoking allowed in the office, smoking area is in the building
Key skills/competency
- Senior Software Engineer
- Data Processing Solutions
- Healthcare Data
- Scalable Data Logic
- Automated Pipelines
- Cloud Providers (AWS)
- SQL
- Snowflake
- Docker
- CI/CD Pipelines
Skills & topics
- Senior Software Engineer
- Software Development
- Data Processing
- Healthcare Technology
- Python
- Java
- C#
- Terraform
- AWS
- SQL
- Snowflake
- Docker
- CI/CD
- Tokyo
- Japan
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of software development experience, specific language proficiencies (Python, Java, C#), and IaC skills (Terraform).
- Showcase cloud and data skills: Emphasize your experience with AWS, SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Demonstrate quality focus: Provide examples of writing rigorous unit and integration tests for data transformations.
- Highlight collaboration: Mention experience working with cross-functional and global teams, including clinicians and product leaders.
- Ace the interview: Prepare to discuss complex problem-solving, data privacy, and your approach to building robust data pipelines.
Technical preparation
Master Python, Java, or C# for data processing.,Gain experience with Terraform for IaC.,Practice SQL and Snowflake for data platforms.,Build and deploy applications using Docker/CI/CD.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex data challenge you solved.,How do you ensure data quality and integrity?,Explain your collaboration with cross-functional teams.,How do you handle security and privacy in data projects?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Software Engineer role at Flatiron Health in Tokyo?
- This Senior Software Engineer position is based in Tokyo, Japan, and is primarily an on-site role. While specific details about hybrid arrangements are not provided, the work hours are 9:00 - 18:00 with eligibility for a flex-time system.
- What are the key technical skills required for the Senior Software Engineer position?
- The essential technical skills for this Senior Software Engineer role include 5+ years of software development in Python, Java, or C#, 2+ years of Terraform experience, strong SQL, experience with AWS or other cloud providers, Snowflake, Docker, and CI/CD pipeline management.
- Does Flatiron Health require Japanese language proficiency for the Senior Software Engineer role?
- Yes, business-level proficiency in spoken and written English is required, along with Japanese language skills at JLPT N2 level or above for the Senior Software Engineer position in Tokyo.
- What kind of data processing solutions will a Senior Software Engineer build at Flatiron Health?
- A Senior Software Engineer at Flatiron Health will design, develop, and deploy solutions to transform raw healthcare data into high-quality, ready-to-use data products. This includes building scalable logic, automated pipelines, and ensuring data quality through rigorous testing.
- What is the company culture like at Flatiron Health for a Senior Software Engineer?
- Flatiron Health emphasizes a culture where teammates feel equipped and empowered to make meaningful contributions with confidence, compassion, and clarity. They foster a collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams.
- What are the benefits offered for the Senior Software Engineer role?
- The role offers an indefinite employment term with a 6-month probationary period. Statutory benefits include health, pension, employment, and workers' accident insurance. The work location is Tokyo, Japan, with flexible work hours.