Web Application Engineer - EC First Party Development Department (ECFD) (Osaka Branch)

Description

Department Overview

Rakuten Ichiba, operated by the Rakuten Group, has grown as a mall-type business and is now expanding its B2C business to achieve further growth.

In our B2C services, the Rakuten Group itself handles everything from procurement and inventory management to sales and shipping, developing a wide range of businesses, both large and small.

EC First Party Development Department (ECFD) is responsible for the system development of these services. By working closely with not only the business divisions but also various services that form Rakuten ecosystem—such as Rakuten Members and Rakuten Points—we aim to accelerate the expansion of our services.

Rakuten Bic, operated by EC First Party Development Department (ECFD), specializes in the sale of electronic appliances and manages mission-critical systems that operate 24 / 7. Additionally, these systems handle massive traffic, making this an ideal environment for professionals looking to advance their careers as e-commerce experts.

Position : Why We Hire

At Rakuten Bic Service Group, we place a strong emphasis on adopting advanced technologies to develop and operate mission-critical systems.

In recent years, the pace of technological evolution has been rapid, and we are looking for individuals who can stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and successfully implement them.

Position Details

You will be involved in the system development and operation of Rakuten Bic Service Group, which supports the first-party business initiatives of Rakuten Group.

In addition, as system development and operations are carried out in collaboration with the business side, you will gain valuable experience in not only working with various technologies but also creating products that deliver real business impact.

Responsibilities :

• Develop high-quality applications.
• Ensure stable operation of services.
• Identify, propose, and improve processes and system challenges.

Work Environment

EC First Party Development Department (ECFD) is organized into development teams based on the services and products they handle, with over 100 engineers in total. The team consists of a diverse range of members, including new graduates, engineers from SIers, and those with experience in other industries. It is made up of a wide age range, from young members aiming for growth to mid-level members driving the business forward.

Our team also includes members from various nationalities and backgrounds, creating a truly diverse and dynamic environment.

Rakuten Bic Service Group consists of approximately 10 members, including engineers, project managers, and product managers, based in both Tokyo and Osaka. There are also opportunities to collaborate with other development teams in Tokyo.

We are currently looking for a tech leader who can take charge of web application development, leading the process from the upstream phases to release.

The team primarily consists of mid-career hires from both inside and outside the company. Members come from diverse backgrounds, including software vendors, user-based companies, and independent SIers, each leveraging their unique experiences to contribute to the team.

In recent years, we have also been strengthening the recruitment and development of new graduates and young professionals, resulting in an increasing number of members taking on central roles in development.

The workspace is equipped with Wi-Fi and designed to support flexible and collaborative development. Teams can freely choose how they work, whether it’s brainstorming on whiteboard walls, engaging in mob programming on large monitors, or focusing on individual tasks in partitioned spaces.

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