Frontend Developer

PlayBrain is hiring a front-end engineer to work on our gaming web platform "TAIYORO" and esports analytics service "PLAYDATA". TAIYORO is growing into a central platform for Japanese gaming and esports culture, and this position offers the opportunity to shape its future. In addition to our in-house services, you will also be involved in client projects such as building promotional and campaign websites for gaming-related brands. The team primarily works in English, with some Japanese communication. Partial remote work and flexible hours are available for qualified candidates.

⚠️ Please note: This position is currently open to residents of Japan only.

Responsibilities

  • Front-end development for web platforms and tools supporting gaming events and esports tournament streaming
  • Issue tracking, version control, and code review using GitLab
  • Smooth and effective communication within the team
  • Writing tests to ensure stability and correctness of implementations
  • Careful and well-planned refactoring

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience developing with modern front-end frameworks such as React / Next.js
  • Deep understanding of CSS and HTML with the ability to translate designs into clean code
  • Ability to write clean, readable, and maintainable code
  • Willingness to learn and experiment with new technologies
  • High-level business English and conversational Japanese skills

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience

  • Experience with AWS (especially S3 and Lambda)
  • Experience with animations (e.g., react-spring)
  • Experience using Firebase Realtime Database
  • Design background / experience with styled-components
  • Experience developing in Python
  • Knowledge of test design and automation
  • Experience with Shopify
  • Experience with headless CMS platforms such as Sanity
  • Experience using 3.js or WebGL to create interactive or 3D landing pages

If you're interested, we'd love to hear from you. Let's build the future of gaming and esports culture together!

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

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