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About the Role

We are seeking problem-solving oriented and talented software engineers with experience in building distributed systems and practical applications in Communication Platform services. In this role, you will be involved in the design, development, and operation of our system, which includes campaign management, content management, segmentation, personalization, marketing automation, scheduling, message delivery, and measurement/analysis features.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and operate services within our Communication Platform.
Investigate design approaches and evaluate technical feasibility to deliver top-quality experiences.
Implement innovative features to continuously improve current systems.
Create elegant architectures for performance, availability, reliability, and scalability.
Write clean, maintainable code and perform peer code-reviews.
Troubleshoot production incidents and provide countermeasures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
More than 8 years of experience in software development.
Proficiency in Java and Kotlin programming languages.
Knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Business Level English proficiency.
Knowledge of Unix/Linux environments.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline by Jenkins, Docker, and k8s.
Knowledge of test automation (Karate, BDD, Cucumber).
Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
Knowledge in the Email industry is a plus.
Knowledge of Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) services is a plus.
Knowledge of front-end development such as Angular and React is a plus.
Experience working with mission-critical services is a plus.
Strong ownership and desire to mentor other engineers.

Skills

Java
Kotlin
AWS
GCP
Azure
Unix/Linux
CI/CD
Jenkins
Docker
Kubernetes
Karate
BDD
Cucumber
Distributed Systems
Microservices Architecture
Angular
React

Location

Rakuten Crimson House (Head office)

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8+ years of experience in software development

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

The Technology Platforms Division (TPD) drives the growth of the Rakuten Ecosystem by delivering innovative, high-quality technology platforms characterized by integrated control and strategic partnerships.
Within TPD, the Ecosystem Platform Supervisory Department (EPSD) develops scalable and reliable platforms that support the entire Rakuten Ecosystem globally, fostering a culture of ownership and data-driven decision-making.
The Marketing Cloud Platform Department (MCPD) is responsible for leading the strategic direction, development, and implementation of the company's marketing-related product portfolio.
Our core mission is to empower Rakuten's internal marketing teams by providing engaging, respectful, and cost-efficient marketing platforms centered on customer needs.