This role involves designing, developing, maintaining, and improving internal business applications used by Rakuten’s Corporate Business Operation Department and Group Sales Division. Candidates are expected to have professional experience in system or application development, software design, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and system maintenance. Knowledge of databases, web technologies, cloud platforms, and development methodologies is valuable. The position also requires strong communication skills because the engineer will work with business users, project members, and other technical teams. Rakuten is likely to value ownership, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and an interest in improving business operations through technology. Japanese and English communication skills may be required or advantageous in Rakuten’s international working environment.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, online marketplaces, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and other internet services. Rakuten’s businesses are connected through its membership and loyalty program, allowing customers to earn and use Rakuten Points across multiple services. The company has a large international workforce and promotes collaboration between Japanese and global teams. Its corporate technology departments support internal operations, sales organizations, customer services, and group-wide platforms. Working at Rakuten can provide exposure to large-scale systems, multilingual projects, cloud technologies, and business transformation initiatives. The culture generally emphasizes innovation, ownership, speed, and data-driven decision-making, although working practices may vary between departments.
Japan offers strong opportunities for software engineers, application developers, cloud specialists, data professionals, and project managers, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, and major technology hubs. The culture values punctuality, reliability, teamwork, and respect for hierarchy, while international companies often use English alongside Japanese. Japan provides excellent public transport, healthcare, safety, convenience, and diverse food and entertainment, but Tokyo living costs and housing expenses can be high. Skilled foreign professionals commonly use an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, with employer sponsorship and documentation required. Highly skilled professionals may qualify for a points-based visa with faster permanent-residency options. Relocating usually involves securing a job offer, arranging housing, registering locally, obtaining health insurance, and opening a bank account. Learning practical Japanese greatly improves daily life, workplace communication, and integration.
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