• Position: Design Engineer (Front-end)
• Full Remote Work
• Japanese level required: N3 / N2 /N1 (Advanced)
• Work for one of Japan’s leading fintech platform

About the Company

One of Japan’s leading fintech companies, which launched its services in 2018, has rapidly expanded its business, reaching 64 million users in just about five years (as of June 2024). It has become a payment platform used by approximately one in every two smartphone users in Japan.

This company was established to provide a more accessible and convenient fintech service that traditional credit cards and credit services could not achieve, by integrating with its payment platform.

The company is made up of passionate professionals dedicated to refining their products at an unparalleled speed that competitors cannot replicate, driving the widespread adoption of cashless payments and financial life platforms in Japan. They are now seeking like-minded individuals to join them in creating new value for their users.

Job Description

You will be responsible for the implementation, construction, operation, and improvement of various web and app services and products, including corporate sites and internal portals for the company.

You will engage in a broad range of web design tasks both internally and externally. Your work will follow a process from specification creation → UI design → visual design → coding, with projects executed in teams of multiple members.

A key aspect of this position is the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of departments, such as the company’s system development, marketing, and planning departments.

Even though the work environment is remote, you will collaborate with the team, and a support system will be in place after joining.

Design Stack:

Vue.js,, Nuxt.js, HTML/CSS

Figma

GitHub, npm/yarn, Webpack

TypeScript, JavaScript

Google Analytics

single-spa,

SEO

Work Location:

– Tokyo Office (or Fukuoka Office)

– Nationwide residence possible / Full remote work available

Desired Skills & Experience

At least 3 years of experience in the following areas:

• Understanding of design fundamentals and experience with tools (Adobe, Figma, Sketch, etc.)
• Development experience with version control tools like Git
• Development and implementation experience with JavaScript
• General knowledge of web service security
• Practical experience in HTML/CSS coding

Candidates with team management experience may be considered for a managerial role.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of CSS design for maintainability and scalability
• Knowledge of web accessibility
• Experience in driving cross-team projects
• Experience in setting up web service environments from scratch
• Knowledge/experience in UI/UX improvement
• Experience in defining integration specifications with back-end systems
• Experience using cloud environments like AWS
• Experience with React, Movable Type, Google Analytics, Vite, and Storybook

Please note that the position is only for those who are currently residing in Japan

Who We Are

Active-Connector works with innovative Japanese companies, aiming to promote genuine diversity and push for a better work environment. The companies we work with are often Startups in the tech sector who are always on the lookout for international professionals to help them take their business to the next level. We work with revolutionary risk-takers who want to create a positive impact and change how the world perceives Japan as a closed and traditional society. We carefully choose to work with Japanese companies who share our vision and values in one way or another.