24 hours ago
Ōsaka, Japan or Tokyo, JapanMid Level
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and growth of the Rakuten Pay mobile app.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate business objectives and technical details into designs and deliver value through service release.
- Lead development projects to proactively solve business challenges.
- Own dedicated product areas and drive continuous improvement in product strategy and user experience.
- Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the department and company.
Requirements
- Frontend development experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework such as React.js, Vue.js, Svelte, or Next.js.
- Experience maintaining product quality through version control, automated testing, and technical debt management.
- Knowledge of modern CSS preprocessors or frameworks such as Sass, SCSS, Tailwind, Daisy, or Bulma.
- Knowledge of TypeScript and HTTP protocols.
- Knowledge of contemporary UX research techniques such as A/B testing and multivariate testing.
- A strong desire to improve UX through deep understanding of the system and product.
- Preferred: a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Preferred: experience with Progressive Web Apps, Single-Page Applications, Server-Side Rendering applications, cloud services or CDNs such as Firebase, build tools such as webpack or Vite, and basic databases, backend, or mobile development knowledge.
- Preferred: knowledge of AI and Machine Learning technologies and interest in web accessibility and standards such as W3C.
Benefits
- The position is located at NBF Shinagawa Tower.
- The employee is hired by Rakuten Group, Inc. and seconded to Rakuten Payment, Inc.
- Rakuten Group employee benefits are referenced in the posting.
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About Rakuten
Rakuten Group builds e-commerce marketplaces, financial services (credit cards, payments, banking, securities), and digital/communications offerings for consumers and merchants worldwide. It monetizes through transaction fees, financial services income, advertising, and mobile subscriptions; flagship businesses include Rakuten Ichiba, Rakuten Card, and Rakuten Mobile. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Setagaya, Tokyo, the company is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and operates across many countries and regions.