Rakuten Securities is seeking an AI-driven full-stack engineer for its IT Division, on secondment. The role involves designing, developing, enhancing, and operating front-end and back-end systems for financial services, while applying generative AI and other modern technologies to improve development and customer experiences. Candidates should have professional experience with web application development, including front-end and back-end programming, software architecture, APIs, databases, testing, and production operations. Familiarity with cloud platforms, agile development, security, and financial-service systems is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work proactively, collaborate with engineers and business stakeholders, learn emerging AI technologies, and deliver reliable, scalable, and secure products in a regulated environment. Japanese communication ability may be important for coordination in Japan.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. Its businesses span e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, online advertising, travel, and professional sports. Rakuten Securities, Inc. is the Group’s online brokerage and financial-services company, providing investment accounts, trading platforms, market information, and related services to individual customers. The wider Rakuten ecosystem connects millions of members through a common loyalty program and digital identity. Rakuten promotes innovation, data-driven services, and international collaboration, with English used in many corporate and technology functions. Employees typically work in fast-moving environments where customer experience, automation, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and scalable platforms are important. The company offers opportunities for engineers to work across consumer technology and financial products, although specific employment conditions, benefits, and work arrangements vary by business unit and position.
Japan offers strong opportunities in software engineering, AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, fintech, robotics, and international business, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Workplace culture often values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect, and careful communication; larger global companies may provide more flexible, English-friendly environments. Lifestyle combines excellent public transport, safe cities, efficient services, rich food culture, and access to mountains, beaches, and historic areas. Housing and commuting costs are highest in central Tokyo, while regional cities can be more affordable. Most foreign professionals need an employer-sponsored work visa, commonly the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status; qualifications and a qualifying job offer are normally required. Employers usually assist with sponsorship, documentation, and relocation guidance. New arrivals should arrange housing, residence registration, health insurance, banking, and tax procedures. Learning practical Japanese is highly valuable, particularly in regulated industries and daily life.
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