Administrator – Software Development Team (6-Month Contract)

RedCat Solutions Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in London is seeking a fluent Japanese-speaking Administrator for a 6-month contract to support a Software Development Team. The ideal candidate will provide essential administrative support including documentation management, recruitment coordination, and contractor administration. Strong Excel skills and experience in Japanese corporate environments are required. The role offers a hybrid working model with three days in the office and may occasionally require flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese (written and verbal).
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the development team.
• Maintain and update development documentation.
• Assist with recruitment activities and onboarding.
• Handle contractor administration and timesheet monitoring.

Skills

Fluent Japanese

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Knowledge of SQL

Education

University graduate level

Job description

Administrator – Software Development Team (6-Month Contract)

We are seeking a fluent Japanese-speaking Administrator to support a busy Software Development Team in London. This is a 6-month contract with hybrid working, offering a great opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of development operations in a dynamic corporate environment.

Role Purpose

You will provide essential administrative support to the Software Development Team, ensuring day-to-day operations run efficiently. This includes managing documentation, providing system support to business users, coordinating recruitment and onboarding, and supporting contractors and staff with administrative processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the development team and senior management.
• Maintain and update development documentation to ensure standards and traceability.
• Assist with recruitment activities, interview scheduling, offer management, and onboarding of new hires.
• Handle contractor administration, including rate revisions and certain visa-related processes.
• Monitor timesheet entries, track leave, and support resource planning.
• Communicate effectively with development team members (C# Developers, Testers, Database Administrators) and users across London and European offices.

Person Specification

• Native-level fluency in Japanese (written and verbal)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)
• Strong communication skills, reliability, and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, quality-orientated, and a team player
• Ability to provide support to a large team and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in Japanese corporate environments
• Knowledge of SQL
• Interest in finance or accounting
• Qualifications: University graduate level
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office in London
• Early morning, late night, or weekend work may occasionally be required