Rakuten is seeking a Databricks Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate a reliable data analytics platform within the Technology Services Section of the Global IT Strategy Office. The role typically requires hands-on experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, data lakes, cloud platforms, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and platform security. Candidates should be comfortable with Python or Scala, Linux, monitoring, troubleshooting, and automation. Experience supporting enterprise data environments and working with international teams is highly valued. The successful candidate is expected to improve platform scalability, availability, governance, and user experience while translating business and analytics requirements into practical technical solutions. Strong communication skills and professional English are likely important; Japanese ability may be beneficial.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded as an online marketplace, it has expanded into a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and business services. Rakuten operates many consumer and enterprise platforms and serves customers in Japan and international markets. Its technology organization supports large-scale cloud, data, software, infrastructure, and security environments across the group. The company promotes a globally minded workplace, with English commonly used in many corporate and engineering teams. Employees may work on systems handling substantial transaction volumes and diverse business data. Rakuten is known for its strong engineering focus, cross-business collaboration, and emphasis on innovation, although roles can involve fast-changing priorities and coordination across multiple stakeholders.
Japan offers opportunities in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, finance, healthcare, tourism, and advanced manufacturing. Tokyo has the largest international job market, while Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Sapporo may offer lower living costs and growing technology communities. Workplace culture generally values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, and respect for hierarchy, though global companies may have more flexible practices. Japan provides excellent public transport, reliable services, safe cities, and rich food, history, and seasonal experiences. Housing in Tokyo can be expensive, and relocation usually requires planning for deposits, guarantor arrangements, and local registration. Professional work generally requires an appropriate status of residence, commonly an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, sponsored by the employer. Applicants should confirm eligibility, documents, health insurance, pension, taxation, and whether the company provides relocation assistance. Japanese language skills are useful for daily life even when the workplace operates in English.
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