Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Golang,Python,Java)

Top 3 reasons to join us

• 13-month Salary, Performance Bonus, Stock Reward
• Hybrid Work, Family-covered Healthcare, GrabFlex
• Global & Large-scale Systems With Billion Of Data

Job description

About Grab and our workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia’s leading superapp. We are dedicated to improving the lives of millions of users across the region by providing them everyday services such as deliveries, mobility, financial services, enterprise services and others. More than that, we provide the opportunity for them to have a better life. And that aspiration starts inside Grab because we believe in a seamless blend of work and home life, making every aspect of life better for all.

Guided by The Grab Way, which spells out our mission, how we believe we can achieve it, and our operating principles—the 4Hs: Heart, Hunger, Honour and Humility—we work to create economic empowerment for the people of Southeast Asia. With our unwavering commitment to our values, we believe that we're more than a service provider; we're agents of positive change.

Get to Know the Team

When you’re an engineer at Grab, you are part of the heart and soul of the company. Our passion is anchored in the work that we do, and this is reflected in the impact we make on hundreds of millions of lives on a daily basis. Our team is empowered by creating amazing services and tools that serve hundreds of millions of consumers, driving partners, and fellow grabbers.

Get to Know the Role

As such, we are seeking talented & passionate Engineers to join our team, you will have opportunities to work on multiple app clients with flexible programming languages. It is very important that our team members take initiative to identify problems, and have the right mindset and skillsets to solve them.

The Critical Tasks You will Perform

• Design, develop, and implement highly complex applications using Golang.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and build requirements.
• Develop technical solutions to complex business problems.
• Design and develop data models and database architecture.
• Maintain code integrity and organization.
• Understand and implement security and data protection measures.

Your skills and experience

What Essential Skills You will Need

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject
• Have at least 4 years of professional software development experience.
• Proficient with at least one language commonly used for backend services development (Go, C++, C, C#, Java, Python etc.), but willing to work on Golang. ​​Proficiency in Golang will be a strong advantage.
• Experience with software development methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
• Solid experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

The Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of system performance and scaling.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.

Why you'll love working here

We care deeply about your well-being and are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• Protect and provide for your loved ones with peace of mind, knowing we have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• Craft a benefits package that suits your unique needs and aspirations with GrabFlex, because we believe in empowering you to thrive. 
• Embrace the magic of new life and create lasting memories with your family through Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• Life can be overwhelming, but you're never alone. Our confidential Grabber Assistance Programme is here to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Your well-being is our priority. Benefit from our holistic well-being initiatives through Wellbeing@Grab, which include health programs, informative webinars, and vibrant carnivals.
• Achieve a harmonious work-life balance with our FlexWork arrangements, allowing you to adapt and thrive in your personal and professional life.

What we stand for at Grab: 
We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique. If you require accommodations to fully participate in the recruitment process, you are encouraged to include your request(s) when applying. We deliver the greatest impact and ideas when we bring together diverse perspectives. It is what enables us to spread opportunities to Grabbers and our partners. It’s not a box-ticking exercise; it’s who we are.