9 results for Frontend Engineer in Japan

QA Lead Engineer

Tokyo,
remote
Contract
10.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile A fast-growing AI-powered data platform company serving the manufacturing industry, with operations across Japan, the US, and ASEAN markets, is looking for a QA Lead Engineer to own quality strategy for a new product. The Role The company is building a new application on top of its core enterprise platform, which manages large archives of engineering drawings, documents, and supply-chain data. With an initial version developed and an official release approaching, product quality and stability are now top priorities. You will lead QA strategy formulation and execution - defining what quality means in the context of the product vision and business strategy, not just improving existing processes. You will build a QA framework from the ground up, including hiring and training team members, formulating test strategies, and leading test planning, design, and execution across both automated and manual testing. You will review product specifications from a quality perspective and collaborate closely with engineering and product stakeholders to continuously deliver value and earn customer trust. Your Skills <ul><li>5+ years of experience leading quality assurance activities with strong QA expertise.</li><li>Experience managing and leading QA teams.</li><li>Hands-on experience designing and implementing test processes per standards such as ISTQB, ISO 29119, and general QA methodologies.</li><li>Experience working with large-scale systems involving multiple teams and stakeholders is a plus.</li><li>QA experience in Agile environments and for web applications or SaaS products is preferred.</li><li>Professional background as a software engineer is a plus.</li><li>Business-level Japanese (JLPT N2 or equivalent, or ~3 years professional experience in a Japanese-speaking environment).</li></ul>Tech Stack <ul><li>Frontend: TypeScript, React, Next.js</li><li>Backend: TypeScript, Rust (axum), Node.js (Express, Fastify, NestJS)</li><li>Infrastructure: Docker, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Istio, Cloudflare</li><li>DevOps: GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Kustomize, Helm, Terraform, Datadog, Sentry</li><li>Data: CloudSQL (PostgreSQL), AlloyDB, BigQuery, dbt, trocco</li><li>API: GraphQL, REST, gRPC</li><li>Auth: Auth0</li><li>Comms: Slack, Discord, JIRA, Miro, Confluence</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Play a defining role in building quality culture and QA infrastructure for a new product at a high-growth company.</li><li>Act as the key stakeholder between product, engineering, and leadership on all quality matters.</li><li>Deliver significant societal value through products that transform industrial structures globally.</li><li>Develop professional insights into software development well beyond QA engineering.</li><li>Join a globally operating organization and work alongside highly motivated teammates tackling an unprecedented challenge.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary 10 - 12 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013408087 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure. <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T25kcmVqLlphdGxvdWthbC4yODcxNS4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-04-06T08:50:44Z

Forward-Deployed Engineer

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
15.0M - 15.0M JPY / Yearly
Forward Deployed Engineer - Tokyo A top-tier AI organization is seeking an engineer to drive production deployments of advanced AI models with key enterprise clients in Japan. In this role, you will work closely with customer teams, take ownership of delivery from initial scoping to full launch, and bring back insights from the field to help influence future product direction.What you'll do<ul><li>Partner directly with key customers to understand business needs and technical requirements</li><li>Plan, design, and deliver full-stack solutions through an iterative, experiment-led process</li><li>Own execution across multiple workstreams, including scoping, prioritization, development, and user adoption</li><li>Recognize repeatable solutions and help build internal best practices</li><li>Communicate effectively with engineering, product, and customer stakeholder groups</li></ul>What you need<ul><li>4+ years of experience in software engineering or customer-facing technical roles</li><li>Demonstrated success delivering solutions quickly in fast-moving, unclear environments</li><li>Background in generative AI or machine learning deployments, as well as cloud and network architecture</li><li>Strong skills in React or Next.js on the frontend and Python, Node.js, or related tools on the backend</li><li>Native-level or fully fluent Japanese and English, both spoken and written</li><li>Availability to travel up to 50% for customer visits and on-site work</li></ul>Nice to have<ul><li>Experience as a founder or as an engineer at an early-stage startup</li><li>Experience with relational databases such as Postgres or MySQL</li></ul>Logistics: Based in Tokyo with a hybrid schedule of 3 office days per week; relocation support is provided.Salary15 million yen Reference Number: 67040-0013408084 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure. <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFuaWVsLkJhbWZvcmQuODA3OTcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-21T08:45:29Z

DevOps Engineer

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
6.0M - 10.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA large-scale Japanese technology platform provider operating major communication and developer platforms, supporting high-traffic services and massive data infrastructure at global scale. The organization focuses on building highly reliable systems that power everyday digital services. The Role<ul><li>As a DevOps Engineer (Distributed Database), you will be responsible for ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency of large-scale messaging and developer platforms.</li></ul>Core Mission:<ul><li>Manage and optimize distributed database systems under high traffic and large data volumes, ensuring system reliability and availability.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Operate and maintain distributed database instances (deployment, restart, upgrades)</li><li>Develop automation tools, IaC, and pipelines to optimize operational efficiency, cost, and performance</li><li>Monitor systems, handle on-call duties, troubleshoot incidents, and conduct root cause analysis</li><li>Collaborate closely with SRE/DBRE teams to achieve high availability and reliability targets</li><li>Work cross-functionally with QA, customer support, and development teams to resolve issues</li></ul>Expectation:<ul><li>Act as a DevOps contributor within development teams, improving operational workflows and potentially contributing to building a scalable storage operations function in the future</li></ul> Your Skills Required Qualifications (MUST)<ul><li>Experience in DevOps or infrastructure-related roles</li><li>Fundamental knowledge of infrastructure and networking</li><li>Basic understanding of distributed systems or distributed databases</li><li>Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Python, Ruby) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef)</li><li>Experience building and maintaining automated server environments</li><li>Familiarity with observability/monitoring tools and best practices</li><li>Strong troubleshooting skills, including root cause analysis and incident handling</li><li>Experience with on-call operations</li></ul>※Language skills:　- Japanese: Business level (spoken communication required)　- English: Business-level documentation and communication skillsPreferred Qualifications (WANT)<ul><li>Experience handling large-scale infrastructure or high-traffic services</li><li>Practical understanding of SRE concepts and best practices</li><li>Experience in system performance optimization</li><li>Knowledge or experience in BCP (Business Continuity Planning) / DR (Disaster Recovery)</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Massive Scale Engineering: Work on distributed database systems supporting extremely high traffic and large-scale data environments</li><li>SRE + DevOps Exposure: Close collaboration with SRE/DBRE teams, offering strong reliability engineering experience</li><li>End-to-End Operations Ownership: Coverage from infrastructure automation to incident response and performance optimization</li><li>Technical Depth: Opportunity to solve complex issues across hardware, software, and distributed systems layers</li><li>Stable but Challenging Environment: Combine enterprise stability with highly technical, high-difficulty engineering challenges</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary6 - 10 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013453135 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/WGlhb2NoZW4uU3VuLjcyMTQxLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-12T06:06:53Z

R&D Engineer

Yamagata,
remote
Permanent
6.5M - 6.5M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA global manufacturer of advanced quartz and ceramic materials for the semiconductor and industrial sectors. The RoleR&D: Responsible for the research and development of new products and/or processes for quartz crucibles used in the silicon wafer manufacturing process.The Crucible R&D Engineer will take the lead in research and development activities for new products and processes related to crucibles used in the production of single-crystal silicon ingots.This role includes the following responsibilities:<ul data-start="539" data-end="1414"><li data-section-id="18l2xm3" data-start="539" data-end="674">Gain a thorough understanding of internal design limitations, manufacturing capabilities, and their impact on customer requirements</li><li data-section-id="67vgbe" data-start="675" data-end="766">Collaborate with the Customer Support team to identify and analyze customer pain points</li><li data-section-id="ikanst" data-start="767" data-end="858">Develop innovative solutions to address customer challenges through crucible technology</li><li data-section-id="18nyw7x" data-start="859" data-end="966">Identify opportunities to enhance internal manufacturing processes in terms of productivity and quality</li><li data-section-id="wcweip" data-start="967" data-end="1074">Analyze internal processes using a scientific and data-driven approach to determine effective solutions</li><li data-section-id="9fwxyd" data-start="1075" data-end="1148">Initiate and drive projects to implement proposed ideas and solutions</li><li data-section-id="5sn5dv" data-start="1149" data-end="1217">Plan and carry out experiments associated with assigned projects</li><li data-section-id="19qv8va" data-start="1218" data-end="1325">Work closely with relevant departments to advance projects toward commercialization and mass production</li><li data-section-id="13p99r" data-start="1326" data-end="1414">Perform intellectual property (IP) analysis and contribute to the creation of new IP</li></ul> Your Skills [Required]<ul data-start="94" data-end="448"><li data-section-id="1xyr6et" data-start="94" data-end="204">Bachelor's degree or higher in a science or engineering-related field (or equivalent technical background)</li><li data-section-id="19kazgz" data-start="205" data-end="346">Minimum of 2 years of experience in new product and/or process development Candidates with early career experience are also welcome</li><li data-section-id="19uzeiy" data-start="347" data-end="448">Ability to read and understand English technical documents (use of translation tools is acceptable)</li></ul>[Preferred]<ul data-start="473" data-end="754"><li data-section-id="1kqqq43" data-start="473" data-end="585">Experience or knowledge in a manufacturing or high-tech industry (e.g., materials or process-related fields)</li><li data-section-id="1i11mrn" data-start="586" data-end="681">Experience in structured new product development methodologies (e.g., stage-gate processes)</li><li data-section-id="13u4vbu" data-start="682" data-end="754">Experience working in an international or cross-cultural environment</li></ul> Location Yamagata Salary6.5 million yen- Reference Number: 06940-001340644 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bG91aWUucmV5ZXMuNzM5ODAuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-28T00:17:34Z

Database Engineer

Tokyo,
remote
Contract
6.0M - 8.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile | 企業概要 A leading global e-commerce and technology company is seeking a Senior Data Engineer with deep Elasticsearch and database expertise to join their dynamic infrastructure team. The Role | 職務内容 <ul><li>You will be responsible for the architecture, deployment, management, and optimization of critical database and Elasticsearch environments.</li><li>Ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability of data infrastructure, with a particular focus on Kubernetes deployments.</li><li>You will design and manage large-scale Elasticsearch clusters (multi-node, multi-terabyte), including performance tuning, security, and monitoring.</li><li>Manage highly available MySQL clusters on Kubernetes/container platforms across production and non-production environments, including backup, recovery, capacity planning, and lifecycle management.</li><li>Work closely with development, operations, and SRE teams to ensure seamless application and database integration, and participate in on-call rotations for 24/7 critical support.</li></ul> Your Skills | 応募資格 <ul><li>Deep expertise in Elasticsearch architecture - sharding, replication, indexing, mapping, analyzers, and aggregations.</li><li>Strong MySQL experience including high availability setups, security, encryption, and root cause analysis.</li><li>Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automation.</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).</li><li>Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, and Elastic Stack Monitoring.</li><li>Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with additional NoSQL databases such as Couchbase is advantageous.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role | おすすめのポイント <ul><li>Play a central role in maintaining and evolving the data infrastructure of a globally recognized technology organization.</li><li>Mentor junior engineers and drive adoption of best practices, standards, and automation initiatives.</li><li>Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and strategic planning for database infrastructure roadmaps.</li><li>Join a large-scale, innovative environment at the intersection of e-commerce, fintech, and technology.</li></ul>Location Tokyo Salary6 - 8 million yen Reference Number: 67040-0013415459 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c2h3ZXRhLmxla2hyYWphbmkuMjcwNzIuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-23T03:02:12Z

Software Engineer

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
15.0M - 15.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA fast-growing technology company operating a leading digital platform is expanding its engineering team to support continued product innovation and business growth. The company provides scalable software solutions in an international and highly dynamic environment. The Role<ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications and backend systems</li><li>Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into high-quality technical solutions</li><li>Participate in architecture design, code reviews, and continuous improvement of development processes</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Strong experience in software development using modern programming languages and frameworks</li><li>Solid understanding of web application architecture, databases, and APIs</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in an agile, fast-paced development environment</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Opportunity to work on large-scale, user-facing software products</li><li>Exposure to end-to-end development in a growing technology organization</li><li>Collaborative environment with room to influence product and technical direction</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary15 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013419539 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure. <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TmFuY3kuWXVhbi43OTgwNi4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-12T03:20:01Z

Database Engineer

Tokyo,
remote
Contract
5.5M - 7.5M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA leading global internet services organization offering a broad range of solutions across e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and communications is looking for an Oracle Database Administrator. The Role<ul><li>This position will primarily focus on providing overall support and technical leadership around Oracle Database Administration (DBA) activities, with a specialization in Exadata Cloud@Customer environments.</li><li>Manage and maintain Oracle databases across multiple environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability.</li><li>Create and maintain database backups, replication, and disaster recovery strategies, including conducting DR switchover and failover activities.</li><li>Maintain database security, perform upgrades and patching, and carry out performance tuning to ensure optimal database health.</li><li>Monitor deployments to maintain database performance and conduct capacity planning to support business growth.</li><li>Write clear technical documentation and collaborate effectively with technical peers in an online/remote environment.</li><li>Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address database issues with a high sense of responsibility and urgency.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Proven experience as an Oracle Database Administrator, ideally with Exadata Cloud@Customer or similar Oracle engineered systems.</li><li>Strong knowledge of database backup, replication, and disaster recovery methodologies.</li><li>Experience with database security management, patching, upgrades, and performance tuning.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach and commitment to quality.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical peers across teams.</li><li>Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working with a high sense of responsibility in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Take on a technically diverse DBA role spanning cloud and on-premise Oracle environments at enterprise scale.</li><li>Work within a globally recognized organization with a broad and complex technology ecosystem.</li><li>Play a critical role in ensuring high availability and resilience of mission-critical databases.</li><li>Join a collaborative and innovative team that values technical excellence and continuous improvement.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary5.5 - 7.5 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013415454 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YXJ5YS5wYW11bmdrYXMuNTk5MTcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-15T02:50:59Z

Infrastructure Engineer

Tokyo,
remote
Contract
5.0M - 6.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA globally renowned Swiss luxury watch brand with a heritage dating back to 1884 is seeking a D&T Coordinator to support its Japan operations - bridging local business teams, global IT, and external vendors. The Role<ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact between vendors, local users, and global D&T teams.</li><li>Monitor and manage ITSM tickets (JIRA, ServiceNow, or similar), ensuring timely follow-up on user requests.</li><li>Own local D&T OPEX and CAPEX, working with global teams to keep spending on track.</li><li>Coordinate and support local and global IT-related projects, providing local systems support as needed.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>1-2 years of helpdesk or troubleshooting experience across Windows OS and Apple devices.</li><li>Basic hands-on experience with MS Azure or other cloud platforms.</li><li>Exposure to ITSM tools such as JIRA or ServiceNow.</li><li>Fluent Japanese with solid English communication skills (spoken and written).</li><li>Proactive, collaborative, and eager to grow - a positive personality matters here.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Join one of the world's most iconic luxury watch brands and be part of its Japan digital & technology team.</li><li>Report to the Local Finance Director with a dotted line to the APAC IT Manager - strong visibility from day one.</li><li>Broad, varied role covering infrastructure, cloud, vendor management, and budget - ideal for someone who wants to develop across multiple IT disciplines.</li><li>Be the IT face of a premium global brand in Japan.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary5 - 6 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013450117 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGluc29uLkxldW5nLjkzMjUyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-12T23:15:07Z

IT Consultant

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
5.0M - 5.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile<ul><li>A growth-stage company is seeking a professional to support the advancement of its business and organizational capabilities in a dynamic environment. This opportunity is ideal for someone who can contribute specialized expertise, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and help drive operational excellence within a fast-evolving organization.</li></ul> The Role<ul><li>Lead and support key responsibilities related to the assigned function, ensuring smooth execution and continuous improvement</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen processes, enhance performance, and support business objectives</li><li>Contribute to the development and implementation of structured practices that improve operational effectiveness</li></ul> Your Skills<ul><li>Relevant experience in the required function, with the ability to operate effectively in a professional environment</li><li>Proven ability to improve processes, coordinate with stakeholders, and contribute to team objectives</li><li>Business-level Japanese communication skills, with the ability to manage day-to-day tasks, written communication, and meetings in Japanese</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role<ul><li>Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization</li><li>Hands-on position with strong exposure to cross-functional collaboration and process improvement</li><li>Dynamic role within an evolving and professional working environment</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary JPY 5,000,000 annual Reference Number: 06940-0013421051 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWlraXRvLk5haXRvLjg2MDczLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-07T06:35:15Z