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Join the old houses japan team
We're passionate about preserving and brining life back into old homes in Japan.
At Old Houses Japan, we’re on a mission to bring abandoned Japanese homes (akiya 🏠) back to life by creating an exciting, user-friendly platform that connects people with hidden real estate gems across Japan. Our website is the face of this journey, and we’re looking for a talented Front-End Developer to make it sleek, seamless, and unforgettable! If you’re passionate about building stunning, intuitive interfaces and love creating great user experiences, join us in redefining how the world explores Japanese real estate 🌸✨.
About the role
Front-End Developer
United States
About Old Houses Japan
At Old Houses Japan, we’re on a mission to bring abandoned Japanese homes (akiya 🏠) back to life by creating an exciting, user-friendly platform that connects people with hidden real estate gems across Japan. Our website is the face of this journey, and we’re looking for a talented Front-End Developer to make it sleek, seamless, and unforgettable! If you’re passionate about building stunning, intuitive interfaces and love creating great user experiences, join us in redefining how the world explores Japanese real estate 🌸✨.
Job Description
As our Front-End Developer, you’ll transform ideas into visually captivating and highly functional web experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include: 🎨 UI/UX Implementation: Bring our designers’ concepts to life with clean, efficient code while ensuring an exceptional user experience.
📱 Responsive Design: Ensure the website looks and performs beautifully across all devices and screen sizes.
✨ Feature Development: Build interactive features like property filters, map integrations, and AI-powered search tools.
🚀 Optimize Performance: Write code that loads fast and runs smoothly, even with large datasets like property listings.
🛠️ Continuous Improvements: Test, debug, and optimize the website to maintain top-notch performance and usability.
🤝 Team Collaboration: Work closely with back-end developers and designers to ensure a cohesive experience for users.
🌐 Stay Innovative: Bring fresh ideas to the table to keep the platform modern and engaging.
Qualifications
Strong experience with front-end frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular.
Proficiency in HTML, CSS (Tailwind or similar), and JavaScript.
Knowledge of responsive and adaptive design principles 📱.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration with back-end services.
Experience with version control systems like Git.
Passion for clean, reusable, and scalable code 🧹.
Bonus: Experience with design tools like Figma or Adobe XD 🎨.
Bonus: Knowledge of implementing AI-driven features or map-based integrations 🤖🗺️.
A creative eye for design and an interest in Japanese culture and real estate is a big plus 🌸!
Benefits & Perks
What You’ll Gain: 🌏 A chance to work on a platform that makes Japanese real estate accessible to a global audience.
🚀 Opportunities to build cutting-edge features and see your ideas come to life.
🏡 Be part of a passionate, innovative team that values creativity and collaboration.
🌱 Professional growth in a dynamic, fast-growing startup.
Equal Opportunity
At Old Houses Japan, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich our team and strengthen our mission to make Japanese real estate accessible to all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Everyone is encouraged to bring their unique talents and ideas to the table, and we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities and growth within our organization. Together, let’s create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. 🌏✨
Apply now
Ready to be part of something exciting? At Old Houses Japan, we’re always on the lookout for passionate and talented individuals who share our vision of transforming Japan’s akiya properties into vibrant, dream homes. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join our dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!