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About the Role

This role offers a great opportunity to grow your engineering skills while contributing to the evolution of legal research technology in Japan. As part of the Westlaw Japan Product Development Organization, you will work alongside experienced engineers to develop and maintain professional-grade solutions that serve top law firms and legal departments across Japan. You will contribute to both the current Westlaw Japan platform and the next-generation Westlaw Japan 2.0, building a strong foundation in real-world software development while making a meaningful impact on one of Japan's leading legal research platforms. This is your chance to accelerate your growth as an engineer and be part of shaping the future of legal technology in Japan.

Responsibilities

Develop and modify features across both the current Westlaw Japan platform and the next-generation Westlaw Japan 2.0 under the guidance of senior engineers
Build an understanding of existing system architecture, internal libraries, and business logic to support 2.0 development
Develop both front-end and back-end components with attention to performance and security
Participate in code reviews as a learning opportunity and help contribute to team coding standards
Identify and resolve defects in the current platform, contributing to improved system stability and reduced maintenance overhead
Execute on provided designs while proactively suggesting improvements
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and senior engineers to deliver on priorities and deadlines
Cultivate a growth mindset and continuously develop your technical skill set in a rapidly evolving technology landscape

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English
3+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in a professional environment
Experience maintaining and modifying existing systems, including reading and understanding legacy codebases

Skills

React and modern frontend technologies
Java and/or Spring Boot in a production environment
Front-end or back-end development, with a willingness to grow across the full stack
Version control tools such as GitHub
Basic understanding of relational database concepts and query optimization
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Familiarity with XML-based data structures
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools, such as Claude or GitHub Copilot, and an interest in using them responsibly to improve development productivity
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly within the team
Collaborative mindset with a willingness to support and learn from colleagues
Proactive in flagging issues and knowing when to escalate
Committed to continuous learning and contributing to a positive team culture
Awareness of ethical considerations in AI development and implementation

Location

Japan

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

3+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience

Benefits

Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Access to the Headspace app
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Two paid volunteer days off annually

About the Company

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions.
We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media.
Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency.
Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.
We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments.
At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them.
We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency.
Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.

Equal Opportunity

As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals.
To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.
Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace.
We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.