Senior Software Engineer, Communication Platform Group - Marketing Cloud Platform Department (MCPD)

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The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining communication platform services within Rakuten’s Marketing Cloud Platform Department. Candidates are expected to have solid professional experience in software development, strong knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, or similar technologies, and experience with web services, APIs, databases, and cloud environments. Familiarity with distributed systems, messaging platforms, testing, and continuous integration is valuable. The successful candidate should be able to take ownership of technical projects, produce reliable and scalable solutions, collaborate with product managers and engineers, and communicate effectively in an international environment. Experience with large-scale platforms, agile development, and mentoring other engineers would be an advantage.

About the employer

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem that includes e-commerce, fintech, mobile telecommunications, digital content, online travel, advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten’s services are connected through its membership and loyalty program, allowing customers to earn and use Rakuten Points across different businesses. The company has a strong international presence and employs people from many countries, particularly in engineering, data, cloud, product, and digital marketing roles. Its technology organization supports large-scale consumer and enterprise platforms, including communication, advertising, payments, and marketplace systems. Rakuten promotes innovation, ownership, and cross-business collaboration, although employees should also expect a fast-moving environment with demanding delivery schedules and significant operational responsibility.