Frontend Developer

PlayBrain is hiring a Frontend Engineer to work on the development of the gaming web platform TAIYORO and the live streaming support tool CGPC. TAIYORO aims to become a core part of Japan’s gaming and esports culture, and in this role, you will have the opportunity to help shape its future. In addition, you will also be involved in client projects such as creating websites for game-related promotions and campaigns. Within the team, English is mainly used, though Japanese is also spoken. Depending on conditions, partial remote work and flexible working hours are possible.

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

Responsibilities

  • Frontend implementation of web applications such as a gaming web platform supporting game events and esports tournament streaming, and live streaming support tools.
  • 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!

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