Tech Lead / CTO Candidate (Full-stack)
■ About Artytech
We are a small, fast-growing web production and digital marketing company based in Tokyo.
We build and operate:
Customer management systems
Large-scale CMS platforms
Marketing websites and landing pages
We are a lean team, so each engineer has a direct impact on both the product and the business.
If you enjoy building things from scratch, working autonomously, and being part of a team where your voice matters, you will feel right at home here.
■ Why This Role
As we scale our business, we are looking for a technical leader who can help build a strong engineering foundation.
This is not just an implementation role.
You will:
Define how we design and build systems
Make key technical decisions
Work closely with the business side
Help shape the future engineering team
If you are looking for a role where you can grow into a CTO-level position, this is a rare opportunity.
■ Responsibilities
Design and develop web systems such as CRM and large-scale CMS
Lead system architecture and technology decisions
Estimate development effort and manage risks
Implement high-quality frontend with strong design fidelity
Build marketing websites and landing pages
Review code and support other engineers (including external partners)
Collaborate with business stakeholders
■ Requirements (Must)
3+ years of backend development experience
Experience building web applications (CMS, CRM, or similar systems)
Experience in system design, requirement definition, and estimation
Solid understanding of frontend (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Experience working in a team environment
Ability to work in ambiguous and fast-changing environments
■ Preferred (Nice to have)
Experience with Vue.js or React
Experience leading projects or mentoring engineers
Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
Experience working in startups or small teams
Interest in business impact, not just technology
Experience in client-facing development, such as agency, consulting, or outsourced development projects
■ Tech Stack
Frontend
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Vue.js, shadcn/ui, Lucide
Backend
Node.js, GraphQL
AWS Lambda, AWS Amplify
※ Tech stack may vary depending on the project
■ Language
Japanese: Not required
English: Business level
We have team members who mainly speak Japanese, so we value:
Willingness to communicate across language differences
A collaborative and proactive attitude
■ Working Conditions
Location: Tokyo
Employment: Full-time
Visa sponsorship: Available (if applicable)
■ Who We're Looking For
Someone who takes ownership even when things are not clearly defined
Someone who balances technical quality with speed
Someone who enjoys building systems in a growing company
Someone who communicates openly and works well in a team
■ Why Join Us
Opportunity to grow into a CTO-level role
High ownership and autonomy
Direct impact on company growth
Close collaboration with business and clients