Money Forward's Mission

At Money Forward, we have infused the values we’ve cherished since our founding into our mission. Please take a moment to check out our Mission, Vision, and Values.

Overview

At Money Forward Home Company, we operate services under the mission “Move money forward. Move life forward,” with our automatic household accounting and asset management app, Money Forward ME, which has over 16.1 million users, at the core.

The DataForward Office was established in August 2022 with the mission to use data to create services and deliver more user-focused customer experiences and to create discontinuous value using Machine Learning and AI

At Money Forward Home, we gather a vast amount of data related to “money,” which is crucial for household accounting and asset management services. This includes daily purchase information, income, savings, as well as financial products data (insurance, stocks, etc.).

We are seeking a team member who will lead the establishment and growth of data services to realize the above mission!

About Money Forward Home

Money Forward and Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd. have concluded a final agreement regarding a capital and business alliance, including the establishment of a joint venture in the personal business sector.
We aim to integrate and maximize the value of Money Forward’s various services related to personal finances with the cutting-edge digital cashless services provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Card, and the comprehensive financial services, Olive provided by the SMBC Group, to solve more financial challenges for our customers.

Note: This position is employed by Money Forward Inc. but will be seconded to Money Forward Home Co., Ltd.

Performance evaluation and benefits follow Money Forward’s standards.

Responsibilities

As a Python backend engineer, you will collaborate with PdM, designers, and other engineers to develop and operate new products from requirements and specification design to implementation.

• Development of new features for the automatic household accounting and asset management app, Money Forward ME
• Review of functional and non-functional requirements / specification design
• Design environmental requirements and architecture for production use
• Test planning, design, execution, and post-release confirmation
• Coding

Why this position is attractive

• ToC Business Domain:  
  • This product deals with the personal and familiar field of money, and as a Fintech Software Company, the developed products directly contribute to improving user experience and driving revenue. In an environment where results are visible, you can feel a strong sense of achievement and fulfillment.
  • You will develop products as a team with PdM and designers, not just as a recipient of system development orders, but by directly sharing your opinions to improve the product.
• New Services:  
  • You will have the opportunity to create solutions to provide more beneficial services to users using cutting-edge technologies such as AI.
• Growth Opportunities:  
  • At our division, you can continuously learn new knowledge, increase your expertise, and keep growing. Additionally, with other teams related to data, AI, and engineering in the company, you can share information and learn from them as well.

Qualifications

4+ years of professional experience in any of the following:

• Experience with web application development using frameworks like Django, FastAPI, or Flask
• Experience with API design
• Experience with developing applications using RDBMS
• Experience with test planning and execution support
• Requirements definition skills
• Communication skills to work with PdM, designers, and other team members

Nice to Have

• Data processing, visualization, and analysis skills using SQL and Python
• Experience with developing chat services using LLM APIs
• Experience with large-scale service operation on AWS
• Financial/accounting knowledge equivalent to Affiliated Financial Planner, 3rd Grade Japanese Financial Planner Certification or 3rd Grade of The Official Business Skills Test in Bookkeeping

Language Requirement

• Japanese: Native or JLPT N1

Interviews will be conducted in Japanese

• English: Business-level English (TOEIC 700+)

(Note: If you have other qualifications or experiences demonstrating English proficiency, such as EIKEN Pre-1, EIKEN 2nd Grade (CSE score 1950+), TOEFL iBT 60+, IELTS 5.0+, or Cambridge FCE.), feel free to discuss with us.

For those without a TOEIC 700+ equivalent score, they will be asked to take a designated test during the interview process (generally after the first interview).

We’re Looking for Someone Who

• Values teamwork and is motivated to grow professionally
• Can proactively solve business-related problems
• Has a strong technical growth mindset and seeks to take on technical challenges in the workplace

Technical Stack

• Languages: Python, SQL
• Web Frameworks: Django, Django Ninja, FastAPI, OpenAPI Specification (Swagger)
• Databases: MySQL, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch
• Infrastructure: AWS
• Libraries: pandas, Pydantic, SQLAlchemy, pytest, Sphinx, LangChain
• Package/Project Management: uv, ruff
• Chat Completion APIs: Amazon Bedrock, Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT, Gemini, Llama

Tools (Engineering)

• Repository Management: GitHub
• Communication: Slack, Zoom, Kibela, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Docs, Miro
• Project Management: Jira

Work Environment

At Money Forward, we provide an environment where we can create world-class services together, and we are looking forward to welcoming you.

• Provided PC Specs: We provide PCs equipped with the latest CPUs (MacOS or Windows). Custom-made PCs tailored to business requirements and replacements with the latest OS are also possible.
• Systems to Enhance the Development Environment: Peripheral devices necessary for work (such as displays, mice, keyboards) can be purchased as office supplies. Generally, you can choose from standard products (catalog), and if conditions are met, you can apply for non-standard products as well.
• Money Forward Library: We have a library system where you can freely borrow books, ranging from technical books to management books. Desired books can be purchased at the company's expense.
• Referral Driven: We cover the cost of recruitment meals. There is a referral reward system.
• Conference Participation Support: The company partially covers participation in domestic and international conferences, such as RubyKaigi and Google I/O."