This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining applications for Rakuten Travel within the Travel Development Department. Candidates are generally expected to have professional software development experience, strong programming skills, knowledge of databases and web technologies, and the ability to work with modern development frameworks. Experience with Java, JavaScript, cloud platforms, APIs, or large-scale e-commerce and travel systems is beneficial. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in an international, collaborative environment, communicating with product managers and engineers, solving technical problems, and delivering reliable, user-focused services. Japanese or English communication skills may be required depending on the team.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese internet and technology company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem of online marketplaces, travel services, fintech products, mobile communications, digital content, and advertising platforms. Rakuten Travel is one of Japan’s leading online travel businesses, connecting customers with hotels, ryokans, flights, activities, and other travel services. The company has a strong focus on technology, data, innovation, and customer loyalty through its Rakuten Points ecosystem. Rakuten employs diverse international teams and operates in multiple markets, making it a significant employer for software engineers, product specialists, data professionals, and business staff. Its work culture combines Japanese corporate practices with a global, technology-oriented environment.
Japan is an island nation with four main islands—Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku—plus Okinawa and many smaller islands. Job opportunities are strongest in Tokyo and Osaka, with growing technology, tourism, manufacturing, finance, and customer-service sectors in regional cities. Japan offers excellent public transport, safe communities, efficient services, varied food, and a rich mix of traditional and modern culture. Osaka is known for its friendly atmosphere, affordable living compared with Tokyo, strong food culture, and convenient access to Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara. Foreign employees usually need an employer-sponsored work visa, commonly the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status for technology roles. Relocation typically involves arranging housing, residence registration, health insurance, a bank account, and possibly language support. Learning basic Japanese is highly useful for daily life and workplace integration.
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