Recruitment Background

“Changing clothes, changing common sense, changing the world.” This is the Fast Retailing Group’s mission statement. Through “clothing”—an indispensable part of people’s lives around the world—we aim to become the world’s most needed and beloved brand. Guided by the LifeWear concept, we utilize an integrated process—from material sourcing to planning, production, and sales—to offer unique products made from high-quality and functional materials at prices accessible to everyone.Our revenue has reached 3 trillion yen in the 40 years since our founding, and we have set a long-term goal of 10 trillion yen in revenue. This does not mean that revenue growth is an end in itself; rather, it signifies our commitment to providing the highest level of service our customers desire and becoming a company that improves society as we grow. We view the current period of transformation as our “Fourth Founding,” and one of the drivers of this transformation is the utilization of technology.

In this role, as a Systems Architect at the Global Headquarters, you will be expected to plan and implement architectures based on the ideal shopping experience for customers worldwide and the ideal workflows for all employees. You will lead the entire process—from planning to delivery—in collaboration not only with relevant internal departments but also with partner companies possessing world-class technical expertise, thereby contributing to the business growth of the entire group.

Department Overview

The Digital Business Transformation Services Department drives growth and innovation across the entire Fast Retailing Group globally through business transformation leveraging the latest technologies. The department comprises members with diverse backgrounds—including engineers, data scientists, and project managers—who work tirelessly every day to create the best possible customer experience. While keeping pace with technological advancements and enjoying the fusion of fashion and technology, the entire department collaborates toward business growth and values an environment that supports each other’s development.

This position is intended for experts who not only determine system architecture and the technologies to be used but also lead all aspects of system design—including development processes, migration strategies, and operational methods. Furthermore, as a key member of the global headquarters, you will be responsible for devising and implementing fundamental solutions to system challenges.

Job Description

As a system architect within the development organization for various systems used across the Fast Retailing Group globally, you will be responsible for the entire process—from conceptualization in collaboration with business departments to system design, development, and delivery. You will work as an architect across a broad range of technical domains related to systems as a whole (from infrastructure to applications), rather than focusing on a specific field. Specifically, your responsibilities include the following:

• Based on a thorough understanding of actual business operations, defining ideal business processes and determining the scope and direction of system implementation to align with them
• Designing systems that take into account the interconnections across a wide range of business functions, including product planning, SCM (planning, production, inventory, and logistics), retail/e-commerce, accounting, and human resources
• Reaching consensus on system design with stakeholders across the aforementioned business domains
• Managing the development and delivery of the designed systems
• Providing technical support and guidance to development team members

In addition to the above, you will be expected to demonstrate cross-functional and technical leadership, such as establishing company-wide technical standards and selecting new technologies. You will continuously enhance the scalability, flexibility, and performance of company-wide systems deployed across global markets, contributing to the business growth of the entire group and the improvement of the customer experience.

*The Job Description is subject to change within the scope of duties related to each department of the headquarters due to department transfers or organizational changes.

<Areas of Responsibility>
You will be responsible for business process transformation across all of our business processes, including the following:
Stores / E-commerce / Digital Marketing / SCM (Planning, Production, Inventory, and Logistics) / Product Planning / Global Brand Business Systems / Management Cockpit (BI/DWH) / IT Service Management / Human Resources / Accounting and Digital Finance / Strategy (IT Organizational Management, Governance, and Workstyle Transformation Utilizing RPA) / Data Science and AI

<Project Examples>

• SCM Core System Overhaul (Development from scratch of a core system governing product planning, production, and ordering; approximately 1,500 person-months)
• Batch Processing Infrastructure Development (Developed a framework that simplifies the implementation of dynamic distributed processing while maintaining control over processing order dependencies to efficiently handle large volumes of data)
• Development and Operation of a Data Integration Platform (EDI/EAI)
• Data Centralization (Centralized data from all business domains and established an environment enabling end-to-end analysis of information spanning the entire supply chain, from upstream to downstream)

Career Path

Initially, you will optimize data integration by gaining a company-wide perspective on business operations across a broad range of workflows—from planning to production, logistics, and sales. Subsequently, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in either of two directions: delving deeply into specific business domains or designing cross-functional architectures. Additionally, there are opportunities for internal transfers within the Digital Transformation Services Department as well as the chance to work at our overseas offices.

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to lead design, problem identification, and problem-solving while capturing business requirements
• End-to-end experience in design, development, and operations using any of the following programming languages

　Java, Go, JavaScript, Kotlin, Swift, Flutter

• Experience in designing system architecture
• Experience managing development as a project leader
• Knowledge of and practical experience with public clouds (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Candidates who are willing to actively engage in a work environment where English is used on a daily basis *Current fluency or professional experience is not required

Reference Information (Excerpt of Technologies Used)

• Programming Languages: Java, Go, JavaScript, Kotlin, Swift, Flutter
• Cloud Infrastructure: AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker (all container-based)
• Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle, SAP HANA
• Caching: Akamai, Redis
• Development Tools: GitHub, Teams, JIRA, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins
• Operations and Monitoring: Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, Loki

Company Name

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.

Employment Type

Full-time Employee (Permanent; with a 3-month probationary period)

Annual Salary

• Annual Salary Range: 9 million to 22.43 million yen (Monthly Salary: 540,000–1.25 million yen)
• Allowances: Commuting allowance, overtime pay, etc. (*All in accordance with company regulations)
• Bonuses: Semi-annual bonuses twice a year, year-end bonus (eligibility and amount determined based on company performance and personnel evaluations)
• Promotions twice a year (determined based on performance evaluations)

*Salary will be determined based on company regulations, taking into account your previous annual income and experience, and is not limited to the figures listed above.

Working Hours

Supervisors: Generally based on the working hours of the assigned department; left to the employee’s discretion

Days Off and Leave

Two days off per week (Saturdays and Sundays; national holidays are considered workdays). Annual paid leave, special leave (including leave for weddings and bereavement), and childcare and family care leave programs, etc.
*In addition to paid leave, special leave is granted in the first and second halves of the fiscal year (the number of days granted varies depending on employment status and the affiliated company).

Insurance Coverage

Social Insurance (Health Insurance, Employees’ Pension Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance)

Employee Benefits

Employee stock ownership plan, mutual aid association, partner welfare programs, employee discount program, cafeteria, dedicated shuttle bus (for commuting to the Ariake office), defined contribution pension plan

Other

• We are actively hiring mid-career professionals at various Group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We would appreciate it if you could review the information below and consider applying.
• Within the Fast Retailing Group, you may apply to multiple companies simultaneously. However, please note that even if the selection process proceeds at multiple companies, you can advance to the final selection stage for only one position at a time.
• Based on your submitted resume and interview performance, we may suggest other companies or positions within the Fast Retailing Group.
• Measures Against Secondhand Smoke: Smoking is prohibited on company premises and indoors; we do not have designated smoking rooms. (Smoking is prohibited during working hours, including break times.)

Ariake Headquarters: 1-6-7 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, UNIQLO CITY
*Your location may be changed to a location designated by the company, including overseas locations.