Frontend (React) Developer in Japan
Job Overview
Employer Type – Recruiter / Dispatch / Temp Agency
Industry – Information Technology, Internet
Salary – 5 million yen ~ 8 million yen JPY Year
English Level – Business Level
Japanese Level – Not necessary
Restricted to Domestic Applicants? – Japan only
Visa Sponsorship – Yes
【About the company …】
The company group began as a digital marketing company, founded by Kosuke Sogo and Otohiko Kozutsumi in April 2016. Their vision is to help workers, their organizations, and all industries grow.
The company group has developed its business based on the corporate philosophy of “Growth for Everyone”. Since its founding in April 2016, the company has grown at an unparalleled pace. “Growth for Everyone” refers to the company’s strong desire to provide growth not only to their group, employees, and clients, but also to all of our stakeholders. The group will continue to contribute to the growth of all companies and industries using their ever-changing, state-of-the-art technologies and robust business models.
The company group values the three pillars of People, Innovation, and Localization.
Peple: Each member is an asset to the group, and they all create an environment where they can continue to grow.
Innovation: In an ever-changing market environment, they are constantly seeking innovative business models and technologies.
localization: They provide solutions and products tailored to each country’s market.
The group has two subsidiaries, Japan’s Four M Co. a publisher trading desk business, in Japan and Acqua Media in Hong Kong, respectively. With the strategic acquisitions of the two companies, the group is rapidly expanding its market share in East Asia.
【 Job Description 】
They are now looking for a Web Frontend Developer. You’ll be joining a development team working on a new product which has scenario management to support E-Commerce promotions and CRM (Customer Relation Management) systems.
Develop Frontend(FE) Web application of the new system
Keep their system codebase / architecture clean, simple and maintainable
Deliver products from development to production with speed and quality (agile methodology)
Communicate closely with Product management team and Engineering team to further improve product
Consider feature specifications based on business requirements
Rotation experience to another FE team which uses React & TypeScript (depends on situation)
【TOOLS USED】
Language: TypeScript 4.0~
Framework: React 17.0~
Version control: Git, Gitflow
Repositories: BitBucket
Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform, Firebase
CI/CD: CircleCI
Communication tool: Slack
Project management: JIRA with Agile Board
Document/Requirement management: Confluence
【 Requirements 】
2+ years of experience in front-end development
Good knowledge of React and JavaScript (TypeScript)
Good knowledge of CSS
Experience with GraphQL or be ready to quickly learn it.
Good understanding of Modular Pattern approach, composition, state management.
Ability to explain technical details to other members (Backend Engineer, Product Manager and Designer)
【Preferred】
Experience in E-Commerce system
Be involved in deciding UI/UX to help us further improve our product
Experience in creating product requirements and definitions from business requirements
Experience in defining API schema with Backend Engineers
【 Working time 】
Discretionary Work System
【 Holiday 】
土日祝(Saturday/Sunday/National Holiday), 年次有給休暇(Annual Paid Leave), 年末年始休暇(New Year Holiday), 出産育児休暇(Parental Leave)
【Welfare】
◆In-house FA System
Allows you to freely request a transfer to the post you want, not only to the department you want, but also to the country you want.
◆All-hands Meeting
Every year, they hold an All-hands Meeting at their overseas bases, where members from all bases gather. Representatives and managers share management figures and goals for the next fiscal year. There are a lot of contents such as speeches, award ceremony, team building, etc.
◆Monthly MVP/Best Employee of the month
Each month, they hold an award ceremony to recognize the achievements of employees who have shown outstanding performance and success, such as the Japan Office’s MVP by division and the Best Team Award.
◆Global MVP
The Group’s cross-country MVPs, Best Team Awards, and Best Country Awards are held once a year at the timing of the All-hands Meeting. There is also a Rising Star Award for people who have been with the company for less than one year, and new graduates from all over the world are aiming for this award.
◆Monthly General Meeting
Monthly online meeting for all employees, where the CEO, country managers, and general managers share future business strategies, including management figures and product roadmaps. This meeting has been open since the company’s inception in order to give all employees a sense of ownership of the business.
◆TGIF
On the last Friday of every month, they have a TGIF party where they enjoy games and conversation over drinks and snacks. It’s a culture that CEO Jukko also values, and new ideas are often born at this TGIF. (In 2020, the TGIF will be held online due to the coronavirus.