Rakuten is seeking an Oracle Database Administrator to join its Relational DB Platform Group within the Cloud Services Department. The role involves designing, operating, monitoring, tuning, upgrading, and troubleshooting Oracle databases supporting large-scale cloud and business services. Candidates should have practical Oracle database administration experience, including backup and recovery, performance optimization, high availability, security, and incident response. Experience with Linux, scripting, RAC, Data Guard, cloud platforms, and automation is valuable. The successful candidate is expected to maintain reliable and secure database environments, improve operational efficiency, document procedures, and collaborate effectively with infrastructure, application, and global engineering teams. Strong communication skills, ownership, and a willingness to work in a fast-moving international environment are important.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet services company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, advertising, travel, and professional sports. Its services include Rakuten Ichiba, Rakuten Card, Rakuten Bank, Rakuten Mobile, and numerous international digital businesses. The company places strong emphasis on technology, data, cloud infrastructure, and interconnected membership services through its Rakuten Ecosystem. Rakuten employs a highly international workforce and commonly uses English in many engineering and corporate teams. Working there can offer exposure to large-scale platforms, diverse products, and complex global operations, although employees may also experience a fast pace, changing priorities, and the operational demands of supporting widely used consumer and enterprise services.
Japan offers opportunities in software engineering, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and hospitality. Tokyo has the largest international job market, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo provide growing alternatives. Workplace culture values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect, and attention to detail; international companies may have more flexible styles. Life is generally safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, reliable services, varied food, and access to mountains, beaches, and historic towns. Housing and commuting costs are highest in central Tokyo. Most foreign employees need a work visa, commonly an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, supported by the employer. Highly skilled professionals may qualify for preferential treatment or permanent residence pathways. Before relocating, arrange a residence card, registered address, health insurance, pension enrollment, bank account, and tax procedures. Learning basic Japanese makes daily life and integration easier.
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