IT Jobs
I spent time in 2002 looking for a job in software development in Tokyo. Along the way, I also came up with a few other possibilities. This is a summary of my findings.
Software development
It seems that most software development work for foreigners in Tokyo is at financial companies. If you know all about “front office”, “derivatives”, “trade entry” and so on, then you’re all over it. Otherwise you’ll have some research to do… as I did.
Salaries for this kind of work seem to be around 7-12 million yen, maybe less, and maybe much more if you’re lucky and good. They look for C++ and database skills mostly. Java, VB, Web skills and XML might also help in some cases.
Entry-level IT
Entry-level IT jobs for foreigners are apparently very hard to come by. Most are at local companies, so they require people who can speak, read and write Japanese. And as for entry-level IT skills, the locals are fine, so they will always be easier to hire. No language issues, no visa hassles, and less worry that they will head off overseas after a year. Salaries could be around 4-6 million.
Systems admin
I have heard that mid-level IT support work is more available. This is a case where there is more of a skills shortage, so companies are willing to hire foreigners. Salaries I have heard of are low compared to other countries though — about 3-5 million yen.
Ali: You should apply for any job you want! If you want to know which sectors are more likely to have jobs available, all you can do is check job advertisements. See the Recruiters and Resources sections for a few pointers.
“Luck is a word used to describe the success of people you don’t like.”
I am in Japan since 1999. I find many IT Job in ISP’s market at first.
When I started I didn’t speak, read are write any Japanese. (And still I can’t).
Then I move on programming and with few of Japanese IT friend we got contract job with UNIQLO. 6 Months project in Labor Ministry Office in Shinjuku 2002-2003 programming/networking was 14 Million Yen.
You will earn if you learned many technologies. So above salaries in your post is not realistic. Most people earn nearly twice as that salaries. If you work as headhunter then yes you have to make your own money.
So only person who never had contact, I mean real contact with Japanese, or they never had real Japanese friend in IT technology then your given salaries are ok.
Make sure you do not make “HI BY FRIEND” with Japanese IT Professional.
Make a real contact. Make it fast and real.
Check this out:
MS Japan:
Advance XML-SOAP Programming for Windows 2003 Server for SMBC Bank Tokyo.
Duration: 3 Months, Contract Payment: 4,200,000 Yen
So leave alone those nut salaries and head-hunting job and try to learn something new or forget what I say and become real IT Slave in Japan.
CJ. Edward
MCDBA, MCAD, MCSD, MCSE, CCNP CISSP
CJ: Thanks for your excellent comment — quite an inspiring story. Yes, I should say that getting into the IT industry through friends is probably a much better way to go. But if you want IT work, and you have Japanese friends in the IT industry, you should be talking to them — not reading this website.
Dear Sir/Madam
I am an Auto-mechanics/Service technician/Machinist with more than eight years working experience and needs a job in this field, can you pls link me with this.
Nweze and everyone else: In case it isn’t already obvious, I am not an employer. I won’t employ you, and it’s unlikely that many employers read this website. So don’t waste your time posting job requests or resumes here. Due to space constraints, I will have to delete such comments.
Anyway, thanks for reading!
Hey guys, i’m from Romania and i am seeking a job in Japan for me and my wife. My wife has a Master degree in Mathematics and i have a Barchelor degree in Economics. We both are native english speakers and have 3 to 4 years experience,excelent computer skills,…etc., but we havn’t been so lucky yet. We request your help at PHAZZY80@YAHOO.COM. Thanks
I ‘m looking for a Information Security System or Technical Hardware and networking . I had a Master Of Science Concentration Information Security Syst. Anyone would know the direction or connection/link to Tokyo. Please email me with the information.
taicleveland@sbcglobal.net
Thanks
hellow:my name is aimen from libya tripoli i have been in japan tokyo 2 months ago becouse after that i got back to my hometown to finsh some of documnets ..
actually i marriaged japanes woman..
i will goin back to japan after 3 weeks im lookin for job such as computer
thank you
Aimen
Sub; Internatioanl job for accountnt/ account manager
Dear sir,
I Khokon chandra sutrodhar am a qualified accountant having 8 years
experience in accouting job. I got the post graduate diploma in business
Administration from dhaka in the year 2001 and passed in CGPA B+ and I also
goat master of commerce (Management)Degree from Dhaka University in the
year 1987. I born in Bangladeh in 15.03.1966.
I have the condience that I am the competent for the job.
Could you please appoint me for the job please. I am ready to send my CV
if you kindly advice me to send the same.
Thanks and regards
Khokin chandra Sutradhar
hi,
i am ranjana presently looking for a job as software developer i have a fair knowledge in C, C++, Unix, Dotnet, Software testing, VB,COBOL
hi
my name is saaqeb from pakistan . i have fair knowledge in database, internet,hardware,desgining,instalation, i want job,
thankx
Financial services companies are an excellent place to look for an IT job in Japan, particularly if you have the right skills.
If you’re having trouble finding an IT (or other professional) job directly, one possible approach would be to teach English, get your work visa, then look for an opportunity that better matches your skills and career goals. This is what I did - I lived in Tokyo for nearly 6 years.
Make contact with local recruiters and check job boards for current needs and positons. Create “agents” to automatically email you positions that match your keywords.
My book, Get A Job! Your Guide to Making Successful Career Moves, has a section devoted to international jobs, tips for working with a recruiter overseas, and much more. You can find it at http://www.TheGetAJobBook.com.
To your success,
David B.Wright
Author, Get A Job! Your Guide to Making Successful Career Moves
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dear sir/madam
My name is Mridul Srivastava, I am an indian, currentaly working as a software developer since last 1.5 years in dotnet technology (microsft tech.).I have just finished JLPT level 3.
I wish to reloacte my self in japan, and looking forword for favourable opportunity to work into software industry.
Looking forword for positive response on your side at my email
Thanking you
Mridul Srivastava
+919350272167
I have over 5years experience in the, Computer hardware Installation and maintenance, networking, Database management systems, configuration and Programming for GPS/GSM systems.
My qualifications represent a background of increasingly important assignments within organizations. These experiences have given me the opportunity to make many profitable contributions in a number of functional areas.Having worked with Data Sector Ltd and Computercare Consultants Ltd as system support; I gained vast experience in Installation of computer system, Networking and client support. I have also experience in development of GPS/GPRS systems. Having commissioned and implemented Geotab GPS/GPRS AVL system in Safaricom Limited
I greatly appreciate you taking the time to review my credentials and experience. I hope that you’ll find my experience, interests, and character intriguing enough to warrant an interview, as I am confident that I could provide value to you and your customers as a member of your team.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Hi,
What are the Computer Eng. Jobs i can find in japan?
And are they on Demand?
Thank you.
Hi I’m jimmy from the Germany. I speck fluent English and i’m looking for a job in japan.
what recruitment agency would you recomend as best one for software development jobs for foreigners?
How will the interviews be conducted - by phone?
My japanese is basic now but im keen to learn japanese is this a big problem?
Thanks
Hi I’m Krishnan from Malaysia. I’m looking for IT job in japan. I have vast experience in It and currently working as .Net Software Engineer and lead a team. I have a good knowledge in Software Development and had managed Projects.
Thank you.
Hi,
I’m Denis Litvinenko from Ukraine. I’m have experience in Oracle and MS SQL. Also I currently working with OLAP on one company in USA.
Му English is intermediete. I think that my japanese is basic (never have pass any exam…), but im keeÑ€ to learn. I had started few month ago.
Have I any chance to find job in Japan? What recruitment agency would you recomend for more information?
HI.I am live in macedonia and i want ti live and work in japan i am 19 years old please find me job thank you
Hi. I’m Karl a Filipino living in the United States. I am aspiring to work and live in Japan. I am 19 and studying Computer Science-Computer Engineering at the same time. Do you have any advice that i should do to be able to work in japan. After Graduation do I have to have a job experience just to work for companies in japan? my japanese is intermediate-good. though my grammar still needs more improvement. thank you and you have a very good website.