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Job ID : 1584023 Date Updated : March 25th, 2026
[English Only] Lead SDK Engineer

[English Only] Lead JavaScript SDK Engineer@Best e-commerce

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Temporary
Salary 6 million yen ~ 8 million yen

Work Style

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Job Description

We are looking for a Lead SDK Engineer to drive the development of web-based SDKs and developer tools for a large-scale analytics platform. You will lead technical design, improve developer experience, and ensure seamless integration across multiple platforms.

Client Details

The client operates a large-scale data and analytics platform that aggregates online and offline user data for advanced analytics and marketing use. Their systems process billions of events in real-time and support critical business decisions across multiple services.

Description

  • Lead development and maintenance of JavaScript/TypeScript SDKs for web applications
  • Own and improve developer tools such as Chrome extensions and analytics debuggers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Web, iOS, Android) for seamless SDK integration
  • Design and implement features to enhance developer experience and platform usability
  • Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices across the engineering team

Job Offer

  • Long-term contract (initial 2 months, renewable every 3 months)
  • Highly technical leadership role in a data-intensive environment
  • Work on systems processing billions of daily events
  • International, English-only engineering environment
  • Working hours: 9:00 - 17:30 (Weekdays only)
  • Location: Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo
  • Opportunity to influence developer experience at scale

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Hikari Takamura on +813 6832 8903.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level No experience
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Basic
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in JavaScript / TypeScript development
  • Strong experience in SDK development for web applications
  • Proven experience leading development of widely-used SDKs
  • Deep understanding of modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Jest)
  • Familiarity with build tools such as Webpack or Vite

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Temporary
Salary 6 million yen ~ 8 million yen
Work Hours 9:00-17:30
Industry Software

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