Join a leading Japanese technology and e-commerce enterprise as a Frontend Developer and help build next-generation web and mobile applications that support one of Japan's largest digital ecosystems. This English-only opportunity offers the chance to develop innovative solutions for mission-critical logistics platforms, including services supporting the company's first-party businesses and digital content such as e-books.
Working alongside talented international engineers, you will play a key role in delivering scalable, high-performance applications while enhancing the user experience across multiple platforms.
Only for candidates residing in Japan.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain modern web and mobile front-end applications using React and related technologies.
- Collaborate closely with back-end engineers to design, develop, and integrate new application features.
- Optimize application performance while continuously improving the UI/UX experience.
- Conduct code reviews, testing, and quality assurance to ensure reliable, maintainable software.
- Analyze and enhance existing applications by reviewing and understanding legacy codebases.
- Create, maintain, and update technical documentation to support development and knowledge sharing.
- Participate in Agile development activities and contribute to continuous process improvements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 5+ years of software or application development experience.
- Strong hands-on experience developing applications using React.
- Experience working with Java in enterprise application environments.
- Ability to analyze, understand, and improve existing codebases.
- Experience developing scalable web applications using modern software engineering best practices.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
Soft Skills:
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities within multicultural teams.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code.
- Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning and technical improvement.
Language Requirements:
- English: Fluent
- Japanese: Conversational
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience developing responsive web or mobile applications.
- Familiarity with modern front-end architecture and component-based development.
- Experience working within Agile or Scrum development environments.
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale e-commerce or logistics platforms.
- Knowledge of UI/UX best practices and front-end performance optimization.
About the Company
Our client is one of Japan's largest technology and e-commerce companies, operating more than 70 digital products and services across e-commerce, fintech, digital content, communications, and logistics. The company offers engineers the opportunity to work on large-scale systems that impact millions of users while collaborating with highly skilled international teams in an innovation-driven environment.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Develop cutting-edge applications for one of Japan's largest e-commerce and logistics platforms.
- Work in an English-speaking international engineering team with global collaboration.
- Build modern applications using React and enterprise-scale technologies.
- Enjoy a 7.5-hour workday that supports a healthy work-life balance.
- Access company cafeteria facilities serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Benefit from casual dress, minimal overtime, and a collaborative engineering culture.
- Gain valuable experience working on high-impact products used by millions of customers across Japan.
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