Lead Frontend Engineer (Vue / React)

About Artytech

At Artytech, we support small and medium-sized businesses with web development, digital marketing, and operational solutions that go beyond templates. Based in Koenji, Tokyo, we combine hands-on development with practical business understanding to deliver value.

We’re a small but highly flexible team, working closely with our clients to create web applications, landing pages, and tailor-made digital tools.
If you enjoy building things from scratch, working autonomously, and being part of a team where your voice matters, you’ll feel right at home here.

Our Team

• Small, cross-functional team with direct communication
• Close collaboration with clients, not endless layers of hierarchy
• Opportunities to get involved in multiple projects (web dev, marketing, automation)
• Practical and business-oriented development environment

Your Role

• As a Frontend Engineer, you’ll be responsible for developing web applications using Vue.js and React, as well as handling frontend logic and collaborating with backend engineers.
• We’re also looking for someone who can understand database structures and query logic, and manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• You’ll have opportunities to broaden your skills with backend (PHP, WordPress) and AWS-related tasks — we’ll support you in learning these if you’re interested.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain frontend features with Vue.js (primary) and React
• Responsive UI development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Collaborate with backend engineers and designers
• Work with databases and manage query logic
• Handle multiple tasks across small-scale agile projects

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with Vue.js (important)
• Experience with React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Understanding of database structures and query logic
• Business communication skills in either English or Japanese
• Must reside in Japan and be able to commute to Koenji area
• Valid work visa for full-time employment in Japan

Nice to Have

• Backend development experience (PHP, WordPress)
• AWS Amplify knowledge
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects (optional, no teaching provided)

Working Conditions

• Contract employee (6-month trial period)
• Potential for full-time permanent employment after 6 months
• Salary: 300,000 – 400,000 JPY/month (before tax) based on experience
• Working hours: 10:00 – 19:00 (flexible hours negotiable)

Perks & Work Style

• Social insurance (health, pension, unemployment, workers’ compensation)
• Commuting allowance
• On-site work at first, with hybrid work available after onboarding
• Casual dress code
• Small, agile team where your opinion matters
• Opportunities to learn backend and AWS through real projects

How to Apply

Please send us the following:

1. Your CV / Resume (English or Japanese)
2. Portfolio or GitHub links showcasing your frontend work (required)
3. A brief self-introduction or cover letter

• Tell us why you’re interested in Artytech
• What kind of projects you like to work on
• Any questions or expectations you have about the role

If you're curious about working with a small, agile team where your ideas have real impact, we'd love to hear from you.