2022 Top Jobs in Japan Week 17

If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we look through our database of top jobs in Japan posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones.

You can apply directly to these companies by creating a profile on GaijinPot Jobs!

Web/Mobile Engineer

This engineering company, which specializes in wireless sensor systems and embedded technologies, is looking for a Web/Mobile Engineer to join its R&D team developing smartphones and web applications to interface with its in-house engineered systems.

You must be fluent in either English or Japanese. Experience in programming smartphone applications and knowledge of ReactJS or ReactNative is mandatory.

Python-based application development is a plus.

Bilingual Project Coordinator

Modis Design, a communication agency, is looking for a bilingual coordinator to lead a wide range of English/Japanese language projects for very diverse clients.

Experience or interest in creative management, digital marketing and communications, including web design and localization, is a plus!

Benefits include a remote work system and flextime work hours.

Aveda Hair Color & New Beautiful Treatment Trial Model

Prestige Consumer Research is a cosmetics testing facility that has grown by providing monitoring research services for high-end cosmetics manufacturers in their product development.

They are looking for women candidates for the well-known brand Aveda to test a new line of color hair treatments.

To be eligible, you must be able to visit the hair salon four times (a full day is best) in two months. You must have medium-long to long hair. Any hair texture is welcome.

Japanese Video Game Support

Do you own a PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch or a modern gaming PC/laptop?

This position involves interacting with gamers who enjoy the same games as you do and understanding the entire gaming support system.

Full-time or part-time (at least one day per week) positions are available. Successful applicants will receive a $1000 Sign-on bonus.

Beauty Clinic Receptionist and Sales Representative

Azabu Skin Clinic is looking for a highly enthusiastic bilingual staff capable of doing receptionist work, sales, counseling and translation, mainly corresponding and attending to foreigners in English.

School Nurse

Nagoya International School (NIS) seeks a caring, compassionate, experienced and confident nurse. As the only nurse, you will be responsible for running the health office smoothly and efficiently and with the highest standards of care.

While predominantly responsible for student welfare and health, you will also support staff health, for example, by arranging for the annual medical screenings and helping staff connect with the industrial doctor and healthcare providers as necessary.

You must have a valid nurse's certification/qualification.

Software Engineer, Backend Foundation (PHP/MySQL)

Mercari, Japan's major sell & buy e-commerce platform, is looking for a Software Engineer and Backend Foundation Engineer.

You must have experience developing and operating systems for large-scale products, selecting technologies and improving their codebase.

A basic level of Japanese is accepted as long as you are fully proficient in English.

Operations Associates

Wayfarer Hospitality is looking for operations associates to join its facility in Kyoto.

Your primary duty will be to assist in managing end-to-end traveler services across multiple Wayfarer accommodation projects, including reservations and inquiries operations, front desk routines (check-in/ out, lobby cleaning, housekeeping management, inventory/amenity management) and group booking sourcing and sales.

You must be fluent in both English and Japanese.

Senior Full Stack Web Developer

Doitsuya, a start-up e-commerce marketing agency, is looking for a motivated full-stack web developer to help them expand to the European market.

You should have at least 3-5 years of experience in web development and should be able to support the following languages: HTML, CSS (SCSS) and JavaScript and PHP and MYSQL.

You must have a valid working visa for Japan.

Cookie Time Shop Staff

Cookie Time, from New Zealand, owns the popular Cookie Bar in Harajuku. They're looking for a fun and enthusiastic retail sales superstar.

This is a full-time position that will require you to work shifts between 11:00 and 20:00 in the Harajuku, Tokyo store. Part-time positions are also available.

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