DevOps Engineer - Data Platform Department (DPD)

Role summary

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Rakuten’s DevOps Engineer in the Data Platform Department is expected to build, operate, and improve reliable infrastructure and deployment processes for large-scale data platforms. Requirements typically include professional experience in DevOps, site reliability engineering, or cloud infrastructure; strong knowledge of Linux, networking, containers, Kubernetes, and CI/CD; and practical experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Familiarity with infrastructure as code, monitoring, automation, databases, and scripting languages such as Python or Go is valuable. The successful candidate should be comfortable troubleshooting production systems, improving availability and performance, documenting technical solutions, and collaborating with software engineers and data teams in an international environment. Business-level English is generally important, while Japanese ability may be advantageous.

About the employer

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese internet and technology company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, online advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten’s services are connected through its membership and loyalty program, creating a large digital platform used by consumers and businesses in Japan and overseas. The company employs a diverse international workforce and promotes English as a common corporate language in many departments. Its technology teams work on cloud platforms, distributed systems, data analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and mobile networks. Rakuten is known for encouraging innovation, internal mobility, and large-scale product development, although employees may experience a fast-moving environment with demanding delivery expectations.

Working in Japan

Japan offers strong opportunities in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, finance, manufacturing, healthcare, and tourism, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Workplace culture values reliability, teamwork, respect, and attention to detail; international companies may use English, but Japanese expands career options. Tokyo provides excellent public transport, global dining, and abundant entertainment, while regional cities offer lower housing costs and a quieter lifestyle. Rent, commuting, and childcare can be expensive in major urban areas. Most professional workers need an employer-sponsored work visa, commonly the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status; highly skilled professionals may qualify for accelerated permanent residency routes. Before relocating, arrange a Certificate of Eligibility, housing, health insurance, pension registration, tax procedures, and a residence card. Learning basic Japanese and understanding local etiquette make daily life and integration easier.