Open Positions (Engineering, Product Management, & Strategy Planning) - IT Division, Rakuten Securities, Inc.(Secondment)

Job Description:

Business Overview
Mission: Innovating Asset Building - Creating the Future as the Financial Hub of the Rakuten Ecosystem.
Rakuten Securities is a core internet brokerage firm within the Rakuten Group, which operates over 70 services globally. Our goal goes beyond providing financial products; we aim to merge the Rakuten Ecosystem's vast data with cutting-edge technology to transform "asset building" into a seamless, everyday activity for everyone.
- Fusion of User Base and Technology: By seamlessly connecting the Rakuten Ecosystem's extensive data with financial services, we create unique user experiences unmatched by traditional brokerages. We continue to set new industry standards through asset formation support (NISA, iDeCo), AI-driven investment solutions, and partnerships with IFAs.
- The Frontline of Transformation: We are currently undertaking a massive core system overhaul alongside a radical reconstruction of our "next-generation development process" based on AI. We are in an exciting phase for engineers and PMs, involving legacy modernization and the evolution of AI-driven development styles.
- Responsibility and Authority: We maintain the robustness of critical social infrastructure while realizing high-speed new development. Rakuten Securities offers the unique opportunity to achieve this difficult balance using the group's solid network and the latest technology stack.

Department Overview
Mission: Changing the Common Sense of "Asset Building" Through Technology.
The IT Division at Rakuten Securities handles the design, development, and operation of financial infrastructure used by millions. In the socially significant field of securities and investment, we continue to evolve a wide range of products including Web, apps, and core systems - using the latest technology stacks and modern development methods. We are not just an IT department; we are the "technological heart" that drives business growth.

Position:
Why We Hire
Lead the next evolution of Rakuten Securities with your expertise.
Under the mission of "Innovating Asset Building," we are expanding our services and organization at an unprecedented speed. We have countless areas to challenge ourselves, including AI-driven development, building cloud-native infrastructure, and large-scale system overhauls. We are looking to meet engineers who possess both high technical aspirations and a passion for business. Join us to create the future of Rakuten Securities in a role where your expertise and experience can make the greatest impact.

Position Details
We will consider and propose the most suitable position based on your experience, skills, and career preferences.
- AI Integration & Development Process Improvement
- Product Management (Web/App Development Direction)
- System Development (Front-end, Back-end, Mobile)
- Infrastructure Engineering (SRE, Cloud Infrastructure, DB Operations)
- System Planning, IT Strategy Formulation, & Project Management

Mandatory Qualifications:
- 3+ years of practical experience as an IT engineer, or in IT-related planning/management roles
- Empathy with Rakuten Securities' mission: "Innovating Asset Building.
- A strong desire to contribute to business and users through technical problem-solving.

Desired Qualifications:
- Practical experience in modern development environments, such as Agile development, DevOps, or AI implementation
- Experience in developing or operating systems that handle large-scale traffic.
- Domain knowledge in the financial or securities business

Other Information:
Additional information on Location
Rakuten Crimson House Aoyama
2-6-21, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Additional information on Secondment
You will be seconded from Rakuten Group, Inc. to Rakuten Securities, Inc.

Additional information on English Qualification
TOEIC Score exceeding 800
*If you do not currently have a TOEIC score, you will be required to obtain one after joining the company.

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Languages:

English (Overall - 4 - Fluent), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)