The QA Automation Engineer will design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for Rakuten’s business support systems and products. The role typically requires experience with software testing, test automation tools, programming or scripting languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript, API and UI testing, SQL, and CI/CD practices. Familiarity with Agile development, defect tracking, and quality assurance processes is expected. Candidates should be analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with product managers, developers, and international teams. Rakuten will expect the successful candidate to improve test coverage, identify risks early, troubleshoot failures, document results clearly, and contribute to reliable, scalable product releases.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and online services. Rakuten is known for connecting these businesses through its membership and loyalty platform, including Rakuten Points. The company has a large international workforce and promotes a multicultural, technology-focused working environment. Its product and engineering teams support platforms used by millions of customers and businesses worldwide. Employees may work with modern cloud, data, mobile, and software engineering technologies while collaborating across Japan and overseas offices. Rakuten generally values innovation, customer focus, ownership, and communication across diverse teams.
Japan offers strong opportunities in software engineering, quality assurance, cloud computing, data, cybersecurity, product management, and international business. Tokyo is the main employment center, while Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Sapporo also provide growing technology and corporate opportunities. Japanese workplaces value punctuality, preparation, teamwork, and respect for hierarchy, although international companies often use English and have more flexible cultures. Life in Japan combines excellent public transport, safe cities, convenient services, rich food traditions, and easy access to mountains, beaches, and cultural sites. Tokyo living costs and housing can be high, so salary and commute should be considered carefully. Most foreign professionals need an appropriate work visa, commonly an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, usually supported by the employer. Relocating involves arranging housing, registration, health insurance, banking, and a residence card. Learning basic Japanese is highly recommended for daily life and workplace integration.
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