Hello everyone!  

I’m Natsuki, responsible for engineering recruitment.

Today, I interviewed Enreina Rizkiasri, who has been with us for two years and is a front-end software engineer from Indonesia.Currently, she is contributing as a front-end engineer for our company’s SaaS product called「Track」 

For more information about Track, we introduced it in a previous article. If you’re interested, please take a look!

https://www.wantedly.com/companies/givery/post_articles/978213

Enreina Rizkiasri Profile  

- Country of Origin: Indonesia  

- Moved to Japan: 2+ years  

Q. What kind of work have you been assigned since joining the company?
Enreina: At Givery, I work as a front-end engineer. I’m part of the Track Test team, and I mainly handle the user interface of the platform.

※We’ve introduced about the Track in a previous article, so if you’re interested, please check it out!

https://www.wantedly.com/companies/givery/post_articles/978213

Q. Could you tell us more about Track’s mission and goals?

Enreina: Track's mission is to create the best possible match between companies and engineers. We connect companies with exceptional talent and help engineers find workplaces that are the best fit for them. Through this, we aim to build ideal relationships for both sides.

Q. What does your daily schedule look like? 
Enreina: We basically follow a Scrum development process, working in two-week sprints. At the beginning of each sprint, I check the tasks assigned to me. Most of the time, the tasks are clearly defined, but if there’s anything unclear, I consult with the product owner, designer, or backend engineers as needed. Once the task is clear, I try to start implementation as early as possible. At the initial stage, I don’t focus too much on fine-tuning or optimization—instead, I prioritize getting the core functionality up and running in a minimal but working form. After that, I ask other front-end members, the product owner, and the designer to review the implementation to ensure it meets the requirements. Based on their feedback, I make any necessary adjustments. That’s the general flow of my daily work.

Q. Could you tell us about “Give & Give,” one of Givery’s core values?
Enreina: I see “Give & Give” as a mindset of doing our best—not just as individual engineers, but as a team. It doesn’t mean pushing ourselves too hard, but rather doing what we can, within our own limits, to contribute in meaningful ways. For me personally, one of the most appealing things about being at Givery is that I’m in an environment where I can create something that helps other engineers. As an engineer, it’s really fulfilling to feel like there’s a place where I can give something of value.

Q. How do you feel about Givery's culture? 
Enreina: Actually, Givery is my first company in Japan, but what really stands out to me is how talented and friendly everyone is. There’s no rigid or tense atmosphere at all—I’ve never met anyone here who made me feel uncomfortable or unsure. Also, there’s very little overtime, and there’s this natural culture on Slack where people say things like, “It’s late today, so feel free to handle it tomorrow morning.” I think that kind of supportive environment is really wonderful.

Q. What’s the secret to the strong bond within your team?
Enreina:I think a big reason is that the team’s friendly vibe is clear right from the interview. Everyone was super warm and welcoming, so I naturally wanted to fit in and be part of it. I also heard that Givery cares not just about skills but about each person’s personality, too. Because the team is full of genuinely friendly people, it feels like a really comfortable and easy place to be.

Q. How do you think you’ve grown since you first joined the company?
Enreina: I’d say the biggest growth for me has been my Japanese skills. Givery is my first company in Japan, and I’ve always wanted to get better at the language. We mainly use English at work, but our product owner speaks both Japanese and English, so I’ve never felt like the language was a barrier—I've always felt really supported. There are a lot of messages in Japanese on Slack, and team members often chat in Japanese too, so I’ve naturally picked up technical terms and everyday expressions. It really feels like a great place to improve my Japanese.

Q. How is the relationship between the Japanese and the English-speaking team? Do you have any interactions outside of Slack?
Enreina: Basically, we communicate through Slack, but we also have offline gatherings where we mix Japanese and English. Many employees want to improve their Japanese, and on the other hand, some engineers want to improve their English, so it’s a great opportunity for us. Within the engineering team, some members speak Japanese, so sometimes someone will speak Japanese and get a reply in English—it works really well, and despite the language differences, we’re able to work smoothly together.

Q. Why do you think Givery has a high employee retention rate?
Enreina: I think it’s mainly because of the team atmosphere and company culture. Of course, there’s still room for improvement, but overtime isn’t heavy, and the culture itself is really positive. So, I honestly can’t think of a reason to leave Givery.

Q. What are some attractive features of Givery that outsiders might not know?
Enreina: One thing I often hear from engineers coming from overseas is the concern, “Are Japanese companies ‘black companies’ (exploitative workplaces)?” But Givery is completely different. There’s no excessive overtime, and there’s absolutely no worry about unfair treatment.

Q. What have you learned through your career as a software developer that has helped you become a better engineer?
Enreina: At first, I sometimes doubted if I was really a good engineer. I found myself comparing myself to others and wondering if I was really cut out for this. But then I realized that instead of thinking, “I’m worse than that engineer,” it’s more important to do my best, enjoy the process, and grow little by little. Working at this company especially helped me rediscover how fun engineering is. Writing code and creating something that helps others feels like magic—it’s really enjoyable.

Thank you so much, Enreina! I hope these tips and insights about working as a front-end engineer are helpful to all, even just a little.

If you want to learn more about my mindset as an engineer and the daily work style, things I couldn’t fully share here, please check out this video 👀

↓🎤 Here’s the actual interview video ↓
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33Nh1P-suOs

If you’re interested, feel free to have a casual chat with us!
Please apply from the link below ✨

https://www.wantedly.com/projects/1976325

https://www.wantedly.com/projects/1768301