Description
Department Overview
The EC Incubation Development Department is responsible for the development and operation of online systems supporting businesses such as Rakuma, Yoyakusuri, and Rebates. You will have the opportunity to be involved in some of Japan’s largest commerce services and further develop your skills in a global environment. For this position, we are specifically seeking a QA professional for “Rakuten Rebates” (), a points-back service operated by the Rakuten Group.
Position : Why We H ire
Services provided by Rakuten Group’s Commerce & Marketing Company are used by millions of users and are experiencing rapid growth. At Rakuten Rebates, we are also focusing on both service growth and quality improvement. To further strengthen our quality assurance activities, we are seeking a highly skilled and passionate QA Team Leader who can lead the QA team for Rakuten Rebates.
Position Details
- Formulate quality strategies, create test plans, and drive their execution for Rakuten Rebates
- Work closely with Product Managers, Project Managers, and Development Engineers
- Monitor and report on quality KPIs, analyze trends, and identify root causes
- Direct offshore QA members (approx. 5–7 people) in test case creation, progress management, and deliverable reviews
- Design and execute tests onsite as needed
- Form a team with one onsite QA member and fulfill the role of team leader
- Maintain high team performance and drive continuous process improvement through standardized QA processes
- Prepare daily and weekly reports and communicate results to stakeholders
Test Targets
Web applications for PC and smartphonesAndroid and iOS smartphone applicationsBrowser extensionsBackend batch processing and APIs used by web / smartphone applicationsWork Environment
The QA team consists of both onsite and offshore members, and works in a global environment where both English and Japanese are actively used, collaborating closely with engineers and other development members. Team members actively exchange ideas and work together on QA activities.
Mandatory Qualifications :
3+ years of experience in test design and execution for web or smartphone applicationsKnowledge equivalent to ISTQB Foundation LevelAbility to read and communicate using Japanese specificationsExperience as a team leader or in a similar roleExperience collaborating with offshore teams or external vendorsStrong communication skills to collaborate effectively with other development members (product managers, project managers, engineers, etc.)Desired Qualifications :
Knowledge of the e-commerce domainExperience in API testingKnowledge and experience in test automation (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium, etc.), including designing and operating test automation frameworks and executing tests in CI / CD environmentsExperience in performance and security testingExperience using task / document management tools such as JIRA and ConfluenceDesired Personal Attributes
Proactive in solving problems and driving improvements, and able to involve others as neededInquisitive and able to keep up with rapidly changing business strategies while continuously developing oneselfExcellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with members from diverse backgroundsWillingness to take on new challenges and drive improvements without being satisfied with the status quoStrong teamwork orientation and ability to deliver results