Applications: candidates must already be in Japan. Visa sponsorship: not available. Japanese: Not required. English: Business level. Japan Dev tags: Engineering, Web / Full-stack, Python, Javascript, React, Typescript, HTML, Vue, GraphQL.
■ About Artytech
We are a small, fast-growing web production and digital marketing company based in Tokyo.
We build and operate:
- Customer management systems
- Large-scale CMS platforms
- Marketing websites and landing pages
We are a lean team, so each engineer has a direct impact on both the product and the business.
If you enjoy building things from scratch, working autonomously, and being part of a team where your voice matters, you will feel right at home here.
■ Why This Role
As we scale our business, we are looking for a technical leader who can help build a strong engineering foundation.
This is not just an implementation role.
You will:
- Define how we design and build systems
- Make key technical decisions
- Work closely with the business side
- Help shape the future engineering team
If you are looking for a role where you can grow into a CTO-level position, this is a rare opportunity.
■ Responsibilities
- Design and develop web systems such as CRM and large-scale CMS
- Lead system architecture and technology decisions
- Estimate development effort and manage risks
- Implement high-quality frontend with strong design fidelity
- Build marketing websites and landing pages
- Review code and support other engineers (including external partners)
- Collaborate with business stakeholders
■ Requirements (Must)
- 3+ years of backend development experience
- Experience building web applications (CMS, CRM, or similar systems)
- Experience in system design, requirement definition, and estimation
- Solid understanding of frontend (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Experience working in a team environment
- Ability to work in ambiguous and fast-changing environments
■ Preferred (Nice to have)
- Experience with Vue.js or React
- Experience leading projects or mentoring engineers
- Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
- Experience working in startups or small teams
- Interest in business impact, not just technology
- Experience in client-facing development, such as agency, consulting, or outsourced development projects
■ Tech Stack
Frontend
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Vue.js, shadcn/ui, Lucide
Backend
- Node.js, GraphQL
- AWS Lambda, AWS Amplify
※ Tech stack may vary depending on the project
■ Language
- Japanese: Not required
- English: Business level
We have team members who mainly speak Japanese, so we value:
- Willingness to communicate across language differences
- A collaborative and proactive attitude
■ Working Conditions
- Location: Tokyo
- Employment: Full-time
- Visa sponsorship: Available (if applicable)
■ Who We’re Looking For
- Someone who takes ownership even when things are not clearly defined
- Someone who balances technical quality with speed
- Someone who enjoys building systems in a growing company
- Someone who communicates openly and works well in a team
■ Why Join Us
- Opportunity to grow into a CTO-level role
- High ownership and autonomy
- Direct impact on company growth
- Close collaboration with business and clients