Rakuten · 1 month ago
Website Developer
Chicago, Illinois
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$72K/yr - $124K/yrRakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese global technology leader in services that empower individuals and businesses. The company is seeking a highly skilled Web Developer to join their B2B global marketing team, responsible for building and maintaining web platforms and collaborating with a multi-functional team to enhance marketing and event sites.
E-CommerceElectronicsFinTechInternetPayments
Responsibilities
Be a core contributor to the development, optimization, and infrastructure of the Rakuten Advertising marketing and event websites
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Growth, Brand, and SEO teams to ensure reliable, performant, accessible, and secure sites
Manage the web development cycle and provide technical guidance
Lead implementation of technical solutions and applications
Develop and maintain high-quality user interfaces, ensuring accessibility standards are met and conducting visual QA to deliver polished, user-friendly experiences
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to other engineers on the team
Perform website maintenance updates
Troubleshoot glitches and debug issues as they arise
Report and measure key metrics for our website properties
Stay up to date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in web development
Introduce innovations that improve the digital experience
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated success in managing multiple website properties across various regions, with an analytical eye for optimal user journey flows
Technical lead or lead developer on website projects
Strong fluency or understanding of programming languages
Knowledge and understanding of front-end and back-end development
Proficiency with website platforms (e.g., HTML, CSS, WordPress, GitHub, etc)
Experience writing code independently or with a group
Intricate reporting skills and traffic analysis using GA4
Familiar with technical specifications and functional requirements documentation
Strong understanding of user experience (UX) principles and best practices
Experience with website optimization and performance tuning
Knowledge of SEO best practices
Knowledge in implementing Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, and Google Search Console
Experience conducting website maintenance and optimization, ensuring optimal performance and user experience
Ability to solve complex problems and clearly and briefly present solutions
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and project management skills; ability to execute under pressure, highly organized, and proactive
A team player with a proactive attitude and a willingness to learn
Preferred
Experience working with global teams and understanding of cultural nuances in different markets
Proven track record of managing global campaigns and executing regional campaigns to meet the regionalized needs of local teams
A proactive approach to staying updated with the latest trends and best practices in AI, digital marketing, and new website tools
A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in an evolving, agile, and results-driven environment
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Health, vision, dental insurance
401k matching
PTO
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Other employee benefits
Company
Rakuten
Rakuten is a provider of e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and communications products and services.
Founded in 1997
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (7)
2023 (8)
2022 (19)
2021 (15)
2020 (23)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.27BKey Investors
Japan Post Holdings
2025-10-17Post Ipo Debt· $546.3M
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $550.22M
2024-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
Leadership Team
Mickey Mikitani
Founder, Chairman & CEO
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Kentaro Hyakuno
Director, Executive Vice President & COO
Recent News
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