Software Engineer

Job Description

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a global leader in internet services and has a diverse ecosystem spanning across e-commerce, fintech, communications and more serving approximately 1.8 billion members worldwide. Founded in Tokyo in 1997, the Group operates in over 30 countries and regions with more than 30,000 employees.

Based in Singapore's Central Business District, Rakuten Asia Pte. Ltd. serves as the regional headquarters for Asia, driving value through areas such as advertising product development, product strategy, and data management to support Rakuten Group's global ecosystem.

Learn more at: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/

The Global Ad Technology Department (GATD) manages the whole of the advertising systems that power Rakuten. We are a cross-functional and data-driven organization working together in a diverse team spread across five countries: Japan, Singapore, India, China and UK.

GATD Website: https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/feature/adtech/en/

We are look for a Software Engineer who adopt new technologies, make full use of Rakuten's assets, and take on challenges with the aim of continuous growth.

Responsibilities

• Software development related to platforms and solutions in the advertising and marketing field (design, document creation, development/maintenance operation, testing, etc.)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integrating internal and external systems.
• Engage in innovative problem-solving activities, requiring conceptual thinking creating 'out of the box' solutions with prototypes and pilots.
• Instrument services and solutions to ensure deployed software is scalable and reliable.
  
  

Requirements

• Any related degree in Computer Science or related field with 2 - 5 years of relevant experience.
• Hands on experience with Web Applications backend development using Web Frameworks like Spring Boot.
• Strong CS fundamentals in object-oriented design, problem solving, and complexity analysis.
• Experience with distributed systems, caching and persistence solutions would be a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify the root cause of issues under the pressure of time.
• Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with strong command of verbal and written English.
• Demonstrated skill and passion for operational excellence.
• Customer–focused mind-set, taking pride in creating an informative data-driven journey.
  
  

Rakuten is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.