Senior Japanese Coordinator (JLPT N2)
About the role
The Senior Japanese Coordinator will serve as the primary communication bridge between Japanese clients and internal software development, project management, and QA teams. The role involves translating and interpreting Japanese client requirements into clear English documentation, facilitating meetings, and ensuring accurate communication throughout the software development lifecycle. Candidates must have strong Japanese (JLPT N2 or equivalent) and English communication skills, experience in Japanese coordination or translation roles, and the ability to understand and convey technical and business requirements. The position is ideal for those with experience working with Japanese clients, especially in IT or software development environments.
Must have
- JLPT N2 certification or equivalent Japanese language proficiency is mandatory.
- Excellent Japanese language skills, particularly in reading, writing, listening, and business communication.
- Strong English communication skills, with the ability to accurately translate Japanese requirements into professional English.
- Previous experience in Japanese coordination, interpretation, translation, or client-facing roles.
- Experience working with Japanese clients, preferably in the IT or software development industry.
- Strong documentation, communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to understand technical and business requirements and communicate them clearly to non-Japanese-speaking teams.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies or ambiguities in translated requirements.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and project-related communications.
Nice to have
- Experience working in a software development company or IT-related environment.
- Familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum.
- Basic understanding of software development concepts, SDLC, APIs, databases, and application development.
- Experience coordinating with developers, QA engineers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers.
- Previous experience supporting Japanese software development projects.
- JLPT N1 certification or higher would be an added advantage.
Technologies
- Agile
- Scrum
- SDLC
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