AI-Driven Engineer (Front-end & Back-end) - IT Division, Rakuten Securities, Inc.(Secondment)

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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.

About the employer

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.