Introduction
Our Mission
Mercari is a Japan-based company with the mission of “creating value in a global marketplace where anyone can buy & sell.” Having continuously worked toward this goal since our founding in 2013, we are now transforming from a startup into a global player. While this transformation brings its own specific set of challenges, we believe that solving them one after another will allow us to fully achieve our mission. Are you interested in working together to take on these exciting challenges?
Our Culture
Mercari’s culture has been central to the company since our founding, with the three core values of Go Bold, All for One, and Be a Pro. In addition, the “Trust & Openness” value was introduced to embody our culture of mutual trust, where information remains transparent and rules are kept to a minimum. Regardless of how big Mercari gets, our culture is essential to achieving our mission and will be promoted throughout our organization.
Position Overview
Work Responsibilities
On April 28, 2021, Mercari Group established Mercoin, Inc. Mercoin is a new company developing services related to cryptoassets and blockchain technologies. By taking on the cryptoasset business, we will make it even easier for users to utilize financial services within the Mercari marketplace app, such as by allowing users to receive payment for Mercari sales in bitcoin and providing a single wallet function that incorporates not only Merpay’s payment and remittance services, but credit, cryptoassets, and asset management features as well.
Mercari has also started work on blockchain technologies, which present new opportunities for individuals to exchange value. The company wants to redefine what it means to buy and sell, enabling anyone and everyone to easily exchange value in all its forms—not only as belongings and money, but services and digital content like non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
We are looking to hire a frontend software engineer to develop web applications related to Merpay and Mercoin’s payment and finance services. You will be involved in development of both B2B and B2C applications. Specific work responsibilities include:
Launch new products for Mercoin
Develop application forms for merchants dashboards
Develop merchant support tools
Develop customer support tools
Develop B2C services such as Mercari Web
The development environment is as below:
Programming languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (TypeScript, Vue.js, Nuxt)
Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform (Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, App Engine)
Configuration management tools: Terraform
Other: Circle CI, GitHub, Slack, JIRA, Crowi, Spinnaker
Bold Challenges
The Frontend Team works on web development for each of the many various projects and goals Merpay and Mercoin are working to make a reality. As a member of Merpay and Mercoin’s Frontend Team, you will be given many opportunities to work on development of the product.
Due to the nature of our service, our payment and finance applications are required to have high security, performance and accessibility. You will be required to work not only on feature development but also on non-feature requirements such as improving quality by applying high technical skills to deliver value to our customers at Merpay.
The Merpay/Mercoin Frontend Team uses technologies such as Vue.js, Nuxt.js, and TypeScript for app implementation. We, of course, welcome those with experience using Vue.js or React, but any engineer capable of staying up to speed with the changes in frontend technology and selecting the right tools for the development of our product is equally encouraged to apply.
Required Experience
Has a strong, shared belief in Mercari and Merpay’s missions and values
Ability to use HTML and CSS to implement solid user interfaces
Basic knowledge of performance, accessibility, and security
Understanding of version management and ability to participate in development via Git
Knowledge of JavaScript and experience developing with UI libraries or frameworks such as React, Vue.js, and Angular
Able to understand and explain web operation principles and browsers
Preferred Experience
Extensive knowledge of standard web technologies and specialized knowledge in some areas
Understanding of the characteristics of different libraries/frameworks and the ability to introduce them to projects where necessary
Ability to design architecture based on the characteristics of the app
Ability to consistently take initiative in implementing improvements to the app
Screening Criteria
Capable of going bold and possessing a strong sense of responsibility in regards to their work
Proactive and capable of thinking independently for the good of the team
Possesses excellent communications skills which can push organizations and projects forward
Technical Assessment Criteria
We are looking for individuals who satisfy the criteria listed under the Required Experience and Preferred Experience and are able to contribute to product development using advanced technical knowledge and skills surrounding Web technology.
Language Requirements
English or Japanese: Native level
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Merpay Frontend’s Past and Future (Only available in Japanese)
A Chat with Engineers Vol.38 @1000ch (Merpay, Software Engineer) Have Time for a Chat?(Only available in Japanese)
“We handle different tasks... but we help each other” A non-isolated team structure found by Mercari Frontend in speed-focused development
Working Conditions
Employment Status
Full-timeProbationary period: First 3 months after joining the company. (During this period your contract conditions will be the same as that of a permanent employee.)
Office Location
Roppongi
Work Hours
Scheduled working hours: 10 AM – 7 PM
Currently, due to COVID-19 pandemic, we have introduced a full-flex system without core time to increase the choice of working hours and allow for more flexible working styles.(*does not apply to all positions)
Holidays
Two days off per week (as well as national holidays, New Year's break, etc.)
Paid leave, congratulatory and bereavement leave, relax days, sick leave
Salary
Annual salary paid in 12 installments (monthly)
Based on skills, experience, and abilities
Reviewed twice a year
Benefits
Complete health and social insurance
Incentive program
Support systems, including those that benefit employee family members
Language learning support
Translation/interpretationsupport
*See this page for details.
Media
Corporate Sites
Mercari, Inc.
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Mercari US
Owned Media
Mercari Careers
Mercari Engineering Portal
Mercan - Introduces the people that make Mercari
Mercari US Careers
Mercari US Blog
