The Senior QA Engineer will design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks for Rakuten Payment services. Responsibilities typically include creating test strategies, writing automated tests, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines, investigating defects, and collaborating with developers, product managers, and other QA professionals. Candidates are expected to have several years of software quality assurance experience, strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript, and practical knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks. Experience with API, web, mobile, performance, and regression testing is valuable. The role also requires clear communication, analytical thinking, ownership of quality, and the ability to work effectively in an international, cross-functional environment.
Rakuten is a major Japanese technology and internet services group founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. It operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, online travel, digital content, mobile communications, advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten Payment, Inc. provides payment and related financial services, supporting products such as online payments, digital wallets, merchant services, and payment infrastructure. The group is known for its large customer base, extensive use of data and technology, and global workforce. English is commonly used in many corporate and engineering teams, although Japanese remains important for some local operations and stakeholder communication. Employees may work across multiple Rakuten businesses, with opportunities to contribute to large-scale platforms and services used by consumers and merchants in Japan and overseas.
Japan offers strong opportunities in software engineering, quality assurance, cloud computing, fintech, data, cybersecurity, and product management, particularly in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. The workplace culture values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, and attention to detail. International companies and technology firms often provide more English-friendly environments, while Japanese ability improves career prospects and daily communication. Japan offers excellent public transport, reliable infrastructure, safe cities, varied food, and convenient access to mountains, beaches, and cultural attractions. Tokyo is energetic but expensive; regional cities generally offer lower living costs. Most foreign employees need an appropriate work visa, commonly sponsored by the employer, and must provide qualifications and employment documents. New arrivals should arrange housing, residence registration, health insurance, pension enrollment, and a local bank account. Learning basic Japanese and researching neighborhoods before moving can make relocation considerably easier.
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