Rakuten Payment is seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer to design, build, and operate secure, scalable cloud platforms supporting payment services. The role typically requires strong experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; infrastructure as code such as Terraform; container platforms including Kubernetes; CI/CD; Linux; networking; monitoring; and security. Candidates should have hands-on experience leading cloud or platform engineering projects, improving reliability and performance, and coordinating with development, security, and operations teams. Strong problem-solving, documentation, communication, and leadership skills are expected. Experience in high-availability financial or payment systems and the ability to work in a Japanese corporate environment are valuable.
Rakuten, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet services group founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. Its businesses span e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, advertising, travel, and professional sports. Rakuten Payment, Inc. operates payment-related services within the group, including solutions that support cashless transactions for consumers and merchants. The company uses Rakuten’s broader ecosystem to connect shopping, financial services, and loyalty benefits through its Rakuten Points program. Its technology teams work on large-scale, highly available platforms where security, resilience, automation, and customer experience are especially important. Rakuten has an international workforce and regularly recruits engineers with experience in cloud infrastructure, software development, data, cybersecurity, and platform operations. Work practices, compensation, and language expectations can vary by division and position.
Japan offers strong opportunities for cloud engineers, software developers, cybersecurity specialists, data professionals, and technology project managers, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Japanese workplaces value reliability, preparation, teamwork, and respect for hierarchy, while international companies may use English extensively. Living costs are highest in Tokyo; public transport is excellent, healthcare is accessible, and daily life is generally safe and convenient. Japan has four distinct seasons, efficient services, and rich food, cultural, and outdoor experiences across its main islands. Foreign employees normally need an appropriate work visa, commonly an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa or a Highly Skilled Professional visa. Employers often sponsor the application, but degree records, employment history, and certificates may be required. New arrivals should arrange housing, residence registration, health insurance, a bank account, and potentially Japanese language lessons. Family relocation may require dependent visas and additional planning.
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