Applications: candidates must already be in Japan. Visa sponsorship: available. Japanese: Business level. English: Not required. Japan Dev tags: Engineering, Front-end, Javascript, React, Typescript, CSS, Vue.
Job Overview
Shaping Ideal Experiences as a Team
- Collaborate with clients, in-house designers, and members from overseas offices to drive projects forward.
- Lead the design and development required to realize the ideal experiences envisioned by the entire team, from a technical perspective.
Engaging in Upstream Processes
- Participate in projects from the early stages, even before clients' requirements are fully defined.
- Conduct meetings with clients, evaluate feasibility from a technical standpoint, and propose the best solutions through technology selection.
Core Implementation and Team Leadership
- Implement technically challenging or core parts of projects.
- Lead the team to ensure the success of the projects.
Tools Used
We select the most suitable technologies for each project. Here are some of the commonly used tools and technologies:
Languages:
- TypeScript / JavaScript
- CSS (SCSS / PostCSS)
Libraries:
- React / Vue.js / Vanilla JS
Others:
- npm / Yarn
- Webpack / NextJS
- Lint tools (ESLint, Stylelint, Prettier)
- CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Circle CI, Netlify, AWS Code Deploy)
- Storybook
- GitHub
Design Philosophy:
- Component separation based on Atomic Design
- BEM CSS naming conventions
About Foreign Members
Our team includes members from various countries, including China, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sweden. While communication primarily occurs in Japanese, we provide support for learning Japanese after joining the company.
Recent Project Examples
- AEON Financial Services ｜AEON WALLET: Developing the next generation of comprehensive financial apps
- NTT Data ｜D-Resilio: Addressing increasingly severe and frequent disasters
- NTT Docomo ｜ahamo: Innovating user-focused mobile communication services
Position Features and Benefits
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Problem-Solving for Better Experiences: Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and partners to overcome challenges while staying focused on ideal user experiences. Even those with no prior UX design experience can thrive with the right communication mindset.
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Comprehensive scope: Involvement in every stage of the project allows you to deepen your knowledge across business, design, and technology.
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Diverse experiences across industries: Gain insights into various industries and user needs through hands-on engagement in a wide range of projects.
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Large-scale projects: Participate in high-profile projects, including new service launches, digital transformation initiatives, and IoT tools for leading national clients.
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Flat organizational structure: Opportunities to take on new responsibilities and develop skills based on your initiative.
Career Path
The UX engineer role focuses on implementation design and development. In the future, you can transition into a technical consultant role to contribute to projects more strategically.
Evaluation System
We emphasize a two-stage growth model: mastering delivery capabilities and advancing to business-driving roles. Key evaluation criteria identify current strengths and areas for growth, helping guide your next steps.
- Team members are categorized into 15 levels based on skill points.
- Evaluations occur twice annually, with promotions and salary adjustments typically conducted annually. In exceptional cases, changes may occur semiannually.
Required Skills
- 3+ years of professional experience in front-end development using JavaScript (TypeScript) and CSS in Japan
- Work experience in Japan as a frontend engineer
- Business-level Japanese proficiency (equivalent to JLPT N2 or higher)
Preferred Skills
- Experience in development using React or Vue.js
- Hands-on experience in direct client negotiations
- Experience in developing large-scale web systems or services
- Diverse development experience across web front-end, mobile apps, and back-end systems
- Leadership experience in discussions about implementation methods and technology selection
- Experience explaining feasibility and architecture to clients
- Project experience in an international setting
Desired Traits
- Willing to embrace challenges and utilize any means necessary to achieve goals
- Passionate about design and craftsmanship, with a strong commitment to output quality
- Driven by the desire to create products used by a large number of users
- Enthusiastic about collaborating with a global team and engaging in cross-cultural communication during development