Frontend Lead

Job Description:

We are hiring a Frontend Engineering Leader to drive frontend development for our B2B SaaS platform, Money Forward Cloud Consolidated Accounting. You’ll lead technical strategy, development, and mentoring for frontend teams across Japan and Vietnam, building high-quality user experiences and collaborating with global product teams.

This role is core to scaling our product globally and creating an exciting developer culture in the Kansai region (Osaka, Kyoto) and beyond.

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead and mentor frontend teams across Japan and Vietnam.
• Drive frontend technical strategy, architecture, and roadmap.
• Design and build scalable, high-performing web applications using React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• Ensure high standards in code quality, UX, performance, and accessibility.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Backend Engineers.
• Promote knowledge sharing, modern development practices, and CI/CD automation.
• Own and evolve the frontend development environment and workflows.
• Support junior/mid-level engineers in their growth and learning.

Your Skills and Experience: 

*Main requirements: 

• 8+ years in web development; 5+ years in frontend engineering.
• 3+ years experience in React.js and Next.js in production systems.
• Strong skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS.
• Experience with testing frameworks like Jest or Mocha.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI) and AWS-based infrastructure.
• Proven experience in setting frontend technical standards and mentoring engineers.
• Fluent English communication skills (TOEIC 750+ or equivalent required or tested during selection).

*In addition, we're also looking for a leader who:

• Thrives in cross-cultural teams and has experience working with or managing Vietnamese and Japanese engineers.
• Values teamwork, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Thinks beyond just code—understands business impact, user experience, and long-term product value.
• Brings a strong curiosity for technology and passion to create user-centered products.
• Takes ownership to identify and resolve issues, driving the team and product forward.

*Nice to have: 

• Experience leading frontend in a B2B SaaS context.
• Strong understanding of web security, performance optimization, and design systems.
• Familiarity with GraphQL, Playwright, Storybook, and Node.js build tools (e.g., Babel, webpack).

Why You'll Love Working Here

Financial Benefits:

• Attractive Salary Package comparing with market standard
• Insurance based on full salary (Social Insurance, Health Insurance, Unemployment Insurance)
• Private health insurance and accident insurance
• Full salary during probation period
• 16-24 paid leaves per year

Working environment:

• Very well-equipped facility: Macbook Pro, Additional monitor
• Hybrid working model with 2 working days in office per week
• Annual Company trip and Quarterly T eam building
• Working in an international environment with nice and supportive colleagues
• Work life balance environment
• Sport clubs in the company for engagement activities: billiard club, running club

Career Development:

• Clear Career path
• Strong sponsoring from companies for various technology courses and certifications
• External & internal training courses
• Soft-skill workshops
• Tech seminars
• Monthly and biannual Recognition Awards
• Performance & salary review: twice/year (Jun & Dec)