About Us Mercari is a Japan-based C2C marketplace company founded in 2013 with the mission to “Circulate all forms of value to unleash the potential in all people” From being the first tech unicorn from Japan before its IPO in 2018 we have come a long way towards becoming a global player and continuously and diligently work towards our transformation journey with a strong focus on our mission. Since its inception, Mercari Group has worked to grow its services, investing in both our people and technology. Over time Mercari has expanded from being the top player in the C2C marketplace in Japan to new geographies like the U.S. We have also successfully launched new businesses such as Merpay, which is a mobile payment service platform with a vision to create a society where anyone can realize their dreams through a new ecosystem centered not only on payment service but also on credit. Today, Mercari Group is made up of multiple subsidiary businesses including B2C platform, blockchain, and sports team management. For our services to be utilized by people worldwide; however, there is still a mountain of work ahead of us. This endeavor naturally requires the capability of the best talent and minds, and that is exactly the reason for us to launch the India Center of Excellence. With your help, we will continue to take on the world stage and strive to grow into a successful global tech company. Our Mission Mercari is a Japan-based company with the mission of “Circulate all forms of value to unleash the potential in all people”. Having continuously worked toward this goal since our founding in 2013, we are now transforming from a startup into a global player. While this transformation brings its own specific set of challenges, we believe that solving them one after another will allow us to fully achieve our mission. Are you interested in working together to take on these exciting challenges? Our Culture To achieve our mission at Mercari, our organization and each of our employees share the same values and perspectives. Our individual guidelines for action are defined by our three values: Go Bold, All for One, and Be a Pro. Our organization is also shaped by our four foundations: Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Trust & Openness, and Well-being for Performance. Regardless of how big Mercari gets, the culture will remain essential to achieving our mission and something we want to preserve throughout our organization. We invite you to read the “Mercari Culture Doc,” which summarizes the behaviors and mindset shared by Mercari and its employees. We continue to build an environment where all of our members of diverse backgrounds are accepted and recognized, and where they can thrive while holding dear to Mercari’s culture. Work Responsibilities Design/develop new features/systems and improve existing features/systems under mentorship of Senior engineer in the team Improve services and measure effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative analysis Work on development as a team, collaborating with product managers, designers, software engineers, and QA/testing engineers Improve code quality, service documentation and upgrade the development environment through automation Investigating inquiries from customer support or other development teams and conducting system operations as needed Engineering Culture Technology Stack Mercari india Bold Challenges We are looking for people that are interested in our services, mission, and values, and want to work where engineers can go bold, use the latest technology, make autonomous decisions, and take on challenges at a rapid pace. Requirements Minimum Requirements University students who are scheduled to graduate in 2025. Experience in at least one of the following: Backend: Design, development, and operation of APIs using Go, PHP, or Java Mobile (iOS, Android) : Development using Swift or Kotlin Platform Engineering QA Experience in the product lifecycle, from design to operation, ensuring functionality and user satisfaction. Basic knowledge of RDBMS and SQL Preferred Requirements Ability to design and develop with performance and scalability in mind Knowledge of object-oriented software development, networking, and memory management Knowledge in software test including unit testing, functional testing, and e2e testing Knowledge of and experience with networks, Linux servers, surveillance systems, logging, and system operation Experience with development and operation in a microservices architecture Cloud development experience (preferably GCP or AWS) Understanding of UI development OSS contribution experience / familiarity with OSS community Experience with team development using Git or similar management systems Benefits Employment Status : Contract Office : Bangalore Hybrid workstyle We believe in high performance and professionalism. We work from office for 2 days/week and work from home 3 days/week To build a strong & highly-engaged organization in India, we highly encourage everyone to work from our Bangalore office, especially during the initial office setup phase We will continue to review and update the policy to address future organizational needs Work Hours Full flextime (no core time) *Flexible to choose working hours other than team common meetings Media Owned Media Mercari Engineering Portal Mercan - Introduces the people that make Mercari
Requirements About Us Mercari is a Japan-based C2C marketplace company founded in 2013 with the mission to “Create value in a global marketplace where anyone can buy & sell.” From being the first tech unicorn from Japan before its IPO in 2018 we have come a long way towards becoming a global player and continuously and diligently work towards our transformation journey with a strong focus on our mission. Since its inception, Mercari Group has worked to grow its services, investing in both our people and technology. Over time Mercari has expanded from being the top player in the C2C marketplace in Japan to new geographies like the U.S. We have also successfully launched new businesses such as Merpay, which is a mobile payment service platform with a vision to create a society where anyone can realize their dreams through a new ecosystem centered not only on payment service but also on credit. Today, Mercari Group is made up of multiple subsidiary businesses including logistics, B2C platform, blockchain, and sports team management. For our services to be utilized by people worldwide; however, there is still a mountain of work ahead of us. This endeavor naturally requires the capability of the best talent and minds, and that is exactly the reason for us to launch the India Center of Excellence. With your help, we will continue to take on the world stage and strive to grow into a successful global tech company. Our Culture To achieve our mission at Mercari, our organization and each of our employees share the same values and perspectives. Our individual guidelines for action are defined by our three values: Go Bold, All for One, and Be a Pro and Move fast. Our organization is also shaped by our four foundations: Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Trust & Openness, and Well-being for Performance. Regardless of how big Mercari gets, the culture will remain essential to achieving our mission and something we want to preserve throughout our organization. We invite you to read the which summarizes the behaviors and mindset shared by Mercari and its employees. We continue to build an environment where all of our members of diverse backgrounds are accepted and recognized, and where they can thrive while holding dear to Mercari’s culture Key Responsibilities: As an IT Security Specialist at Mercari India, you will be responsible for managing, operating, and improving the company’s IT security environment. You’ll play a key role in building a strong security culture, optimizing enterprise IT systems, and laying the foundation for secure and resilient IT operations. In this role, you will help drive business growth by ensuring the secure, efficient, and cost-effective management of enterprise IT accounts and assets. You’ll also support the development of security-conscious practices across the organization. Success in this role requires the ability to quickly understand business challenges, propose IT-driven solutions, and apply strong project management and communication skills to help empower Mercari employees through a robust and secure IT infrastructure. Install, configure, and perform day-to-day operations and administration of IT security solutions (such as IAM, MDM, EDR, and DLP) on Mercari India endpoints and network environments. Review and advise on endpoint and corporate network configurations to identify deviations from Mercari security standards. Maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the endpoint and corporate network environments, and enforce the Acceptable Use Policy. Collaborate with the Corporate Engineering Team to design and implement a stable, secure, and optimized IT environment for Mercari India. Conduct vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks. Provide subject matter expertise in the development of security policies and guidelines for Mercari India. Collaborate with the Mercari Japan IT and Security teams to drive fundamental improvements in IT security operations and implement best practices through engineering-led solutions. Collaborate with the Mercari Japan Security team to investigate incidents that occur in Mercari India and provide recommendations to prevent future occurrences. Mandatory Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in cybersecurity or IT security-related fields. Strong understanding of core computer security concepts (e.g., the CIA triad, principle of least privilege, authentication vs. authorization). Hands-on experience in building, administering, and improving IT security tools and solutions (IAM, MDM, EDR, DLP, etc.). Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently. Desired Qualifications: Solid understanding of Zero Trust architecture principles and their practical application. Experience configuring and managing public cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, Google Workspace, AWS, Azure). In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure: TCP/IP, networking, servers, authentication, directory services, and endpoint management. Experience or motivation to automate routine tasks using scripting or engineering approaches. Familiarity with security and privacy compliance standards such as PCI-DSS, ISO/IEC 27001, and GDPR. Ability to clearly communicate security risks and mitigation strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences. Conversational Japanese proficiency is a plus. Benefits Employment Status Full-time Office Bangalore To build a strong & highly-engaged organization in India, we highly encourage everyone to work from our Bangalore office, especially during the initial office setup phase We will continue to review and update the policy to address future organizational needs Work Hours Full flextime (no core time) Flexible to choose working hours other than team common meetings Media Owned Media Mercari Engineering Portal AI at Mercari portal Mercan - Introduces the people that make Mercari Mercari US Blog Related Articles Personalize to globalize:How Mercari is reshaping their app, their company, and the world | mercan The Providers of the Safe and Secure Mercari Experience: The TnS Team, Introduced by Its Members! | mercan
About Us Mercari is a Japan-based C2C marketplace company founded in 2013 with the mission to Create value in a global marketplace where anyone can buy & sell. From being the first tech unicorn from Japan before its IPO in 2018, we have come a long way towards becoming a global player and continuously and diligently work towards our transformation journey with a strong focus on our mission. For our services to be utilized by people worldwide, however, there is still a mountain of work ahead of us. This endeavor naturally requires the capability of the best talent and minds, and that is exactly the reason for us to launch the India Center of Excellence. With your help, we will continue to take on the world stage and strive to grow into a successful global tech company. Our Culture To achieve our mission at Mercari, our organization and each of our employees share the same values and perspectives. Our individual guidelines for action are defined by our three values: Go Bold, All for One, and Be a Pro and Move fast. Our organization is also shaped by our four foundations: Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Trust & Openness, and Well-being for Performance. Regardless of how big Mercari gets, the culture will remain essential to achieving our mission and something we want to preserve throughout our organization. We invite you to read the summary which summarizes the behaviors and mindset shared by Mercari and its employees. We continue to build an environment where all of our members of diverse backgrounds are accepted and recognized, and where they can thrive while holding dear to Mercari's culture. About the role: As an IT Security Specialist at Mercari India, you will be responsible for managing, operating, and improving the company's IT security environment. You'll play a key role in building a strong security culture, optimizing enterprise IT systems, and laying the foundation for secure and resilient IT operations. In this role, you will help drive business growth by ensuring the secure, efficient, and cost-effective management of enterprise IT accounts and assets. You'll also support the development of security-conscious practices across the organization. Success in this role requires the ability to quickly understand business challenges, propose IT-driven solutions, and apply strong project management and communication skills to help empower Mercari employees through a robust and secure IT infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: - Install, configure, and perform day-to-day operations and administration of IT security solutions (such as IAM, MDM, EDR, and DLP) on Mercari India endpoints and network environments. - Review and advise on endpoint and corporate network configurations to identify deviations from Mercari security standards. - Maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the endpoint and corporate network environments, and enforce the Acceptable Use Policy. - Collaborate with the Corporate Engineering Team to design and implement a stable, secure, and optimized IT environment for Mercari India. - Conduct vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks. - Provide subject matter expertise in the development of security policies and guidelines for Mercari India. - Collaborate with the Mercari Japan IT and Security teams to drive fundamental improvements in IT security operations and implement best practices through engineering-led solutions. - Collaborate with the Mercari Japan Security team to investigate incidents that occur in Mercari India and provide recommendations to prevent future occurrences. Mandatory Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in cybersecurity or IT security-related fields. - Strong understanding of core computer security concepts (e.g., the CIA triad, principle of least privilege, authentication vs. authorization). - Hands-on experience in building, administering, and improving IT security tools and solutions (IAM, MDM, EDR, DLP, etc.). - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently. Desired Qualifications: - Solid understanding of Zero Trust architecture principles and their practical application. - Experience configuring and managing public cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, Google Workspace, AWS, Azure). - In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure: TCP/IP, networking, servers, authentication, directory services, and endpoint management. - Experience or motivation to automate routine tasks using scripting or engineering approaches. - Familiarity with security and privacy compliance standards such as PCI-DSS, ISO/IEC 27001, and GDPR. - Ability to clearly communicate security risks and mitigation strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Conversational Japanese proficiency is a plus. Benefits Employment Status Full-time Office Bangalore To build a strong & highly-engaged organization in India, we highly encourage everyone to work from our Bangalore office, especially during the initial office setup phase. We will continue to review and update the policy to address future organizational needs. Work Hours Full flextime (no core time) Flexible to choose working hours other than team common meetings Media Owned Media Mercari Engineering Portal AI at Mercari portal Mercan - Introduces the people that make Mercari Mercari US Blog Related Articles Personalize to globalize: How Mercari is reshaping their app, their company, and the world | mercan The Providers of the Safe and Secure Mercari Experience: The TnS Team, Introduced by Its Members! | mercan,
Introduction Our Mission Mercari is a Japan-based company with the mission of “create value in a global marketplace where anyone can buy & sell.” Having continuously worked toward this goal since our founding in 2013, we are now transforming from a startup into a global player. While this transformation brings its own specific set of challenges, we believe that solving them one after another will allow us to fully achieve our mission. Are you interested in working together to take on these exciting challenges? Our Culture To achieve our mission at Mercari, our organization and each of our employees share the same values and perspectives. Our individual guidelines for action are defined by our three values: Go Bold, All for One, and Be a Pro. Our organization is also shaped by our four foundations: Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Trust & Openness, and Well-being for Performance. Regardless of how big Mercari gets, the culture will remain essential to achieving our mission and something we want to preserve throughout our organization.We invite you to read the “Mercari Culture Doc,” which summarizes the behaviors and mindset shared by Mercari and its employees. We continue to build an environment where all of our members of diverse backgrounds are accepted and recognized, and where they can thrive while holding dear Mercari’s culture. Work Responsibilities What You’ll Do: Languages: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript(ES6), TypeScript, Reactjs, Next.js, GraphQL, Apollo Client, Redux, Cypress, Rendertron and Storybook Infrastructures: Google Cloud Platform (Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, App Engine) Configuration management tool: Terraform Other: Circle CI, GitHub, Slack, JIRA, Spinnaker and Datadog Requirements Minimum Requirements Shared understanding and belief in Mercari Group's mission and values. At least 2-4 years of experience in development related to frontend fields such as web browsers, JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Next.js and Redux. Experience with developing and operating large-scale products. Ability to design and develop with performance and scalability in mind. Ability to use HTML and CSS to develop solid user interfaces. Knowledge of JavaScript and experience developing with UI libraries or frameworks such as React. Strong understanding of cross browser compatibility and best practices. Understanding of version management and ability to participate in development via Git. Effective communication skills, needed for product development with team members and with other teams. Preferred Requirements Extensive knowledge of standard web technologies and specialized knowledge in some areas, like TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, Redux. **Experience with React Native is preferred. Understanding of the characteristics of different libraries/frameworks and the ability to introduce them to projects where necessary. Ability to design architecture based on the characteristics of the app. Ability to consistently take initiative in implementing improvements to the app. Cloud development experience (preferably GCP or AWS). Experience contributing to an open-source project. Familiarity with CI systems and the release process. Working Conditions Employment Status Full-time Office Bangalore Hybrid Workstyle Work Hours Full flextime Flexible to choose working hours other than team common meetings Media Owned Media Mercari Engineering Portal Mercan - Introduces the people that make Mercari Mercari US Blog Related Articles https://engineering.mercari.com/en/blog/entry/20210810-the-new-mercari-web/ https://engineering.mercari.com/en/blog/entry/2020-04-15-112744/ https://engineering.mercari.com/en/blog/entry/20210630-connecting-the-dots-web-accessibility-through-internationalization-and-localization/ https://mercan.mercari.com/articles/29662/