Rakuten Group

Rakuten, founded in 1997, is a Global Innovation Company based in Japan. With over 70 diverse businesses spanning e-commerce, digital content, fintech, and communications, and 32,000 employees, we serve 1.6 billion members worldwide. Our mission is to empower people and society through innovation and entrepreneurship. 

Rakuten has more than 250 million active users worldwide and provides some of the most popular Internet services in Japan today.

Terabytes of data are generated every day and once processed support the successful use-cases of providing recommendations to many services in Rakuten Ecosystem.

Rakuten Tech in Europe

Rakuten Tech in Europe, a part of the Rakuten Group's Global Innovation Hub, serves as the regional hub for the European-based members of the Technology Division. We provide and optimize global platforms to support businesses within the Rakuten Ecosystem, tailoring them to specific use cases in Europe and beyond.

With over 130 members across 7 countries and 12 offices, our presence spans France (Paris), Spain (Barcelona), UK (Belfast and London), Estonia (Tallinn), and Germany (Berlin). Our diverse team is formed of more than 20 nationalities and collaborates with all members of the Technology Divisions on a regular basis.

We are looking for a Product Owner Intern to join the Rakuten Recommendation and Personalization team. You will join an international and cross-boarder team (Japan/Europe) providing recommendation and personalization for Rakuten Group services, and working on cutting-edge technologies in order to improve and personalize customers experience. In this position, you will interact with an international team of engineers and datascientists to provide the highest service quality to all our clients, and work with cross-functional teams within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

As a Product owner, you’ll work for the recommendations team, your main responsibilities will be among the following:

• Managing the Product Backlog maintaining a correct WIP task

• Collaboration with Technical Teams

• Oversee the creation of technical and functional documentation for the API.

• Monitor API performance (Data Analysis and Optimization)

• Organise sessions, planning meetings, and demos to validate delivered functionalities. 

Qualifications:

- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana.

- Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data analysis tools or techniques.

• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.

As an employer, Rakuten Tech in Europe is committed to developing an inclusive working environment. Access to employment is open to all, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or social status.

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