Platform Strategy Division, Customer Strategy Department, Corporate Development Director (CSD)
This position will lead the implementation and development direction for the construction of Rakuten Ecosystem (membership) related services and products in line with the Rakuten Group's overall membership strategy. (This role can also be considered a director/product manager position with a focus on implementation/development.)
Attractive Points
[Impact Directly Linked to Management] In an organization directly reporting to the Vice President and COO, you will lead projects directly linked to the Rakuten Group's overall growth strategy. Your direction will transform the user experience for 100 million people.
[Integration of Tech and Business] From a position close to strategy and marketing, you will be responsible for everything from technical specification formulation to implementation. This is an environment where you can also hone your expertise as a technical director.
[Global Development Environment] Collaborate with a multinational engineering team and utilize the latest technology. In an agile environment, you will be able to quickly shape products.
Specific Job Description
You will be responsible for the implementation and development of new and existing products to deepen the Rakuten Ecosystem.
・Project planning, requirements definition, design, and implementation direction
・Project progress management and task prioritization
・Detailed design and specification development for A/B testing and distribution
・File management and operations using Git
・QA and release work
Those with particular technical expertise will also be responsible for the following as Technical Directors:
・Technical support for the Web Director
・Architecture design and API specification design in collaboration with engineers
・Technology selection and development environment improvement
Company Info
Rakuten is Japan's largest marketplace and an internet ecosystem offering over 70 diverse services, including e-commerce, travel, banking, fintech, food delivery, golf, insurance, instant messaging, and mobile networks. Rakuten offers over 140 services worldwide, including the Communications & Energy Company, which handles information and communications services, including mobile phones, and power and energy-related businesses.
[Attractive Points: Opportunities for Growth and Challenge]
With over 70 businesses, including e-commerce, finance, and mobile, you can pursue a variety of careers based on your ambition. Our comprehensive employee benefits, including three free meals a day in the company cafeteria, are also attractive.
[Corporate Culture: A Go-Forward Culture and a Sense of Speed]
Our "Get Things Done" mentality is deeply rooted, and we expect a strong desire to achieve and a sense of speed. It's a dynamic, global workplace where unity is centered around the founder and English is increasingly becoming the official language.
Working Hours
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Flexible working hours are available.
Core time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM on morning meetings)
Job Requirements
[Required Qualifications]
- Work closely with the business side, focusing on strategy and marketing, and want to directly experience the business results generated by releases.
- 5+ years of web production/development direction
- Direct dynamic processing using APIs
- Experience managing files using Git and independently conducting releases
- Front-end development (HTML, CSS, JS)
[Preferred Qualifications]
- Back-end development (PHP, Java, etc.)
- Experience developing large-scale websites/apps and new features
- Experience with login-based membership sites
- Proven track record of developing websites/apps using agile/lean development processes and achieving results
- Experience managing teams as a leader
English Level
Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860)
Japanese Level
Native Level
Salary
Depends on experience
Holidays
Two-day weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays)
Summer vacation
Winter vacation
Paid vacation
Job Contract Period
Full-time employment
Nearest Station
Address: 2-21-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0094
Futako Tamagawa Rise Office, 13F
1-minute walk from Futako Tamagawa Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line and Tokyu Oimachi Line