This role develops and maintains native mobile applications for Rakuten Bank on Android and iOS. Candidates are expected to have practical experience with Kotlin and/or Swift, mobile application architecture, UI development, API integration, testing, debugging, and release management. Experience working with security-sensitive financial services, authentication, performance optimization, and agile development is advantageous. The successful candidate should be comfortable collaborating with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and operations teams. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to security and quality, ownership of development tasks, and a willingness to improve banking services through technology are important. Japanese ability may be useful for internal coordination, while English may support communication across Rakuten’s international organization.
Rakuten, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet services group founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. Its businesses span e-commerce, digital content, travel, fintech, telecommunications, advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten Bank, Ltd. is the group’s online banking subsidiary, providing deposits, payments, loans, cards, and other financial services through digital platforms. The company is known for its large membership ecosystem, loyalty program, and emphasis on technology-driven customer experiences. Rakuten operates internationally and brings together employees from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds. Working at Rakuten Bank can offer exposure to high-volume consumer applications, regulated financial systems, cybersecurity, and large-scale digital product development.
Japan offers strong opportunities in software engineering, finance, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and hospitality, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Work culture values reliability, teamwork, punctuality, and careful communication, although international technology companies often provide more flexible and diverse environments. Daily life is safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, healthcare, food, and cultural activities. Housing and commuting costs are generally highest in Tokyo. Foreign professionals normally need an appropriate work visa, commonly the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status; an employer usually sponsors the application. Highly skilled professionals may qualify for faster permanent residence routes. Before relocating, candidates should confirm language expectations, employment benefits, tax and pension obligations, housing arrangements, and whether family members can obtain dependent visas. Learning basic Japanese is highly recommended for administration and everyday life.
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