Front-end Engineer

Front-end Engineer

Front-end Engineer

Overview

  • Design and implement new user-facing features for the Solafune platform (https://solafune.com)

  • Develop, maintain, and improve the platform’s front-end architecture with a focus on performance, accessibility, and scalability

  • Translate UI/UX designs and prototypes into high-quality, responsive web interfaces

  • Contribute to design discussions and propose UI/UX improvements based on user feedback and best practices

  • Develop and operate related web applications and internal tools that support the Solafune product ecosystem

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with the R&D team, Business Development team, and external partners to define requirements and deliver product features end-to-end

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement new user-facing features for the Solafune platform (https://solafune.com)

  • Develop, maintain, and improve the platform’s front-end architecture with a focus on performance, accessibility, and scalability

  • Translate UI/UX designs and prototypes into high-quality, responsive web interfaces

  • Contribute to design discussions and propose UI/UX improvements based on user feedback and best practices

  • Develop and operate related web applications and internal tools that support the Solafune product ecosystem

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with the R&D team, Business Development team, and external partners to define requirements and deliver product features end-to-end

Basic Qualifications

  • 2+ years of work experience in front-end development

  • Experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, React

  • Experience with modern front-end build tools and workflows

  • Experience using Github

  • Experience in CI / CD implementation

  • Familiarity with Figma

  • Familiarity with web performance

  • Familiarity with AI tools used in development

  • Use English at verbal communication level

  • Reading and writing skills in English (Our internal documents are in English)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Business-level English

  • Experience leading team development projects

  • Knowledge and skills in machine learning techniques

  • Experience participating in data science competitions such as Kaggle and its results (Kaggle Expert, Master, Grandmaster)

  • Experience in using satellite data, geospatial data, GIS tools, etc.

  • Experience in running data analysis competitions

  • Experience in working outside of your area of expertise

    • Backend development, PM

  • UI / UX design experience

Tools

  • Cloud service platform: AWS, Azure, Terraform

  • Development languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, React

  • Development frameworks: js/ts-based

  • Container management: Docker, Docker-container

  • Database: PostgreSQL

  • Project management: Github, Notion

  • Internal communication: Slack, Discord, Notion, Zoom

Hiring Process

① Resume Screening

  • Submit your resume, including relevant experience, education, and technical skills.

  • Highlight your experience with front-end frameworks, UI/UX implementation, and any relevant projects or portfolios.

② Technical Assignment (1–2 hours)

  • Complete a short coding task or front-end challenge to demonstrate your programming skills and problem-solving approach.

  • You may be asked to submit your code or discuss your solution briefly with the team.

③ Initial Interview (30 min – 1 h)

  • Discuss your technical background, development experience, and approach to front-end engineering.

  • You may also talk about your familiarity with tools, frameworks, and collaboration in a development team.

④ Team Interview (1–1.5 hours)

  • Meet with members of the engineering team and relevant stakeholders.

  • Discuss your development practices, code review experience, and how you collaborate in product development cycles.

⑤ Reference Check (if applicable)

  • Provide references from previous employers or colleagues who can speak to your technical and teamwork abilities.

⑥ Offer and Onboarding

  • Receive and review the job offer, including role details, compensation, and benefits.

  • Complete onboarding procedures and begin your role as a Front-End Engineer with guidance from the team.

Work Conditions

Job Type

Full-time (after 3-month trial period) Outsourcing contracts are acceptable (for freelancers)

Work Type

Operate remotely or from the office

Location

Operate remotely or from the office

Salary

5,000,000 JPY / year or more (May vary depending on your skillset, experience and location)

Work Hours

9:00 - 18:00 (including 1 hour break) Five-day work week

Frontend Engineer

Frontend Engineer

Let’s create something with us!

Let’s create something with us!

Let’s create something with us!

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Company Name

Solafune, Inc.

President & CEO

Ren Uechi

Address

Marunouchi Building 28F, 2-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, 100-6390

© 2025 Solafune.Inc. All rights reserved

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Company Name

Solafune, Inc.

President & CEO

Ren Uechi

Address

Marunouchi Building 28F, 2-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, 100-6390

© 2025 Solafune.Inc. All rights reserved

Social Media

Discord

LinkedIn

Facebook

X

Company Name

Solafune, Inc.

President & CEO

Ren Uechi

Address

Marunouchi Building 28F, 2-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, 100-6390

© 2025 Solafune.Inc. All rights reserved

Social Media

Discord

LinkedIn

Facebook

X

Company Name

Solafune, Inc.

President & CEO

Ren Uechi

Address

Marunouchi Building 28F, 2-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, 100-6390

© 2025 Solafune.Inc. All rights reserved