The role involves designing, building, operating, and improving database infrastructure for Rakuten Bank’s systems. Candidates are expected to have practical experience with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL, along with knowledge of database architecture, performance tuning, backup and recovery, monitoring, security, and high-availability environments. Experience with Linux, cloud platforms, automation, and large-scale financial systems is valuable. The successful candidate should be able to work carefully in a regulated banking environment, respond to incidents, document technical procedures, and collaborate with application, security, and operations teams. Strong communication skills, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to reliable 24-hour services are important.
Rakuten is a major Japanese technology and internet services group founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. Its businesses cover e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and online services. Rakuten Bank, established as an internet bank, provides digital banking, deposits, payments, loans, and other financial products through technology-focused platforms. The company operates internationally and promotes a broad ecosystem in which customers can use multiple Rakuten services and earn rewards through its loyalty program. Employees typically work in a fast-moving, globally minded environment where English and Japanese may both be used, depending on the team. Technology, security, data management, and service reliability are especially important within Rakuten Bank because its systems support regulated financial operations and large numbers of online customers.
Japan offers strong opportunities in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, finance technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality. Tokyo has the largest concentration of international employers and generally the highest salaries, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo can offer lower living costs and growing technology markets. Japanese workplaces value punctuality, teamwork, respect, preparation, and attention to detail, although many global companies have more flexible cultures. Daily life is convenient, with excellent public transport, reliable services, safe neighborhoods, and varied food. Housing and commuting costs can be high in central Tokyo. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa, such as an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa; highly skilled professionals may qualify for faster permanent-residence routes. Relocation planning should include documentation, housing, health insurance, taxes, banking, and Japanese-language basics. Family members may require dependent visas.
Make sure pop-ups and redirects are enabled in your browser settings.
Ooops
Something went wrong, a few job details could not be loaded but you can still apply directly below:
Fetching job details, please wait...