Development Project Lead - Pay System Development Department, Rakuten Payment, Inc.

Job DescriptionBusiness OverviewRakuten Group's core philosophy is to "empower people and society through innovation." With over 70 diverse services—including e-commerce, online banking, media, and professional sports—we serve more than 100 million customers in Japan and 1.6 billion globally, enriching various aspects of daily life. Our "Rakuten Ecosystem" connects customers and services seamlessly, creating a strong, integrated business model.As part of Rakuten Group's FinTech division, Rakuten Payment, Inc. and Rakuten Edy, Inc. focus on settlement services like Rakuten Pay, Rakuten Edy, and Point Partner Business, alongside marketing solutions.Our vision is to "create a world where anyone can enjoy the same value, no matter where they are," powered by technology. As society's digital landscape grows, we aim to bridge the gap between the online and real world, enabling everyone to lead safer, more secure, and comfortable lives.To achieve this, we are committed to addressing real-world challenges and advancing together toward a better future.Department OverviewWith the strength of the Rakuten Point market, surpassing 3 trillion yen in total issuance, we are driving the "Rakuten Economic Circle" through collaboration with Rakuten Group services and the rapid growth of cashless payment solutions in stores.Our payment services are accepted at around 5 million locations nationwide, including supermarkets, convenience stores, and shopping malls, as well as 1 million traffic-related e-money locations, with coverage continuing to expand.The Pay System Development Department oversees everything from payment system planning, UI/UX design, system architecture, coding, testing, to operations. As our services grow, you'll work on large-scale system development and operations, gaining valuable experience.This role involves leading the development of Rakuten Cash, an electronic money service integrated into platforms like Rakuten Pay App and Rakuten Ichiba. You'll tackle challenges like service performance, quality requirements, large-scale data handling, and complex financial business logic, making it a great opportunity to grow as an application engineer.You'll also collaborate with business and planning teams from the early stages of projects, shaping services and improving them based on customer feedback.PositionWhy We HireThe scale of our business is greatly expanding in line with the expansion of cashless operations. We are looking for people who can create the future together.Position DetailsWe would like to assign you the role of Project Lead for our development project.You will be responsible for the upstream processes of development, including support for planning, requirements definition, basic design, vendor management, test planning/promotion, and release.You will be accountable for the quality, cost, and schedule of the project.Our company's services involve integration with various systems, so your role will also include technical coordination with other system departments within the Rakuten Group, external business partners, and system development vendors.As a service provider, we are looking for someone who can work not only on development but also with an awareness of improving overall service quality, taking into account system operation efficiency and the needs of the business department.Work EnvironmentThe ages of the people in the organization range from their 20s ~ 40s.The development team is diverse, with 70–80% of the team coming from overseas.Employee Background: Many team members have experience in developing web services and business systems.Rewards and Appeal You can gain experience in the development and maintenance of mission-critical services and large-scale, high-traffic systems. By engaging in the development of systems that are becoming part of social infrastructure, you can contribute to the cashless transformation of Japanese society. Through working in a multinational team, you can improve your communication skills in both English and Japanese.Stakeholders Involved Product planning members and producers Development engineers (front-end, back-end, mobile) Maintenance and operations staff QA engineersMandatory Qualifications Experience in the upstream processes of system development Over 5 years of experience in batch system and web system development Experience in organizational management (project management is also acceptable)Desired Qualifications Experience in Data Processing Experience in front-end design Experience in integrating background APIs Experience in developing APIs and batch systems that can handle high traffic volumes Experience in developing systems related to finance/accounting Experience in vendor managementOthers InformationAdditional information on LocationNBF Shinagawa TowerAdditional Information On SecondmentYou will be seconded from Rakuten Group, Inc. to Rakuten Edy, Inc.For more information, please refer to the links below:▼About Company History of the Rakuten Brand Rakuten Group as a Global Company Giving Back to Society▼ Latest Company News Press Release Investor Relations▼ Video Links Other Rakuten Group Activities▼ Conditions of Employment Rakuten Group Employee Benefits#engineer #fintechgroup #director #projectmanager #RakutenEdy #Java #PHP #RakutenPayment #RakutenPayLanguagesEnglish (Overall - 3 - Advanced), Japanese (Overall - 1 - Beginner)