Lead Software Engineer, Backend

Lead Software Engineer, Backend Team Engineering Location Singapore, Singapore Job Type Full-time The role at a glance Get to Know the TeamGrab For Business team is building the solutions used by enterprise customers and employees to access Grab offerings such as ride hailing, food deliveries, gift cards and more. We are a team built with transparent and stay informed about relevant technology trends and developments, striving for building the products that our users love to use everyday. In next year, we have goals to expand our customer segments, offer richer user experience and contribute more to the success of Grab. Get to Know the RoleYou will work with other experienced engineers on the team to develop our backend services, ensure the robustness and of the system which provides APIs used by several mobile and web app. You will be reporting to an engineering manager who is based in Singapore. You will work onsite in Singapore. The Critical Tasks You Will PerformLead the design, and operation of scalable, maintainable, and reliable backend services and platform components.Convert product and requirements into technical solutions while driving design discussions and architectural trade-offs.Oversee the delivery of high-quality code by maintaining standards in testing, performance, observability, and rigorous code reviews.Partner with product, business, mobile, web, data, and infrastructure teams to solve end-to-end-user and system challenges.Improve service reliability through monitoring, proactive system health fixes, incident response, and root cause analysis.Participate in the team's on-call rotation and take active ownership during production incidents.Guide engineers through technical coaching, design reviews, and knowledge sharing.Identify and guide ongoing improvements in engineering processes, developer productivity, and overall system health. Read more Skills you need What Essential Skills You Will NeedYou have a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.You have 7+ years of software development experience and a history of delivering successful solutions across teams.You have proficiency in Go. You write idiomatic, testable, and maintainable code.You have hands-on experience writing and operating backend microservices. You are familiar with HTTP/gRPC, relational databases (MySQL) and NoSQL databases (Redis). You have a working knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes), service mesh (Istio), and observability (DataDog, Kibana, Grafana).You understand how developers use version control and CI/CD to collaborate on a codebase and ship software (Git, GitLab). Read more What we offer About Grab and Our WorkplaceGrab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility. Read more Life at Grab Life at GrabWe care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leaveBalancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours What We Stand For At GrabWe 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 Read more What’s it like to work at Grab? Play video View our location Nestled in the vibrant heart of Singapore is Grab's Global HQ! Take a tour of our office here, meet some of our teams and find out what it’s like to work in this vibrant cosmopolitan. [Click to enlarge image] [Click to enlarge image] [Click to enlarge image] [Click to enlarge image] [Click to enlarge image] Meet the Engineering team From software developers to security specialists, our people thrive on experimenting with fresh ideas and implementing them for users. Solve real-world problems, find purpose in your work and work across borders to help drive Southeast Asia forward. Engineering at Grab is synonymous with holding yourself accountable for impacting the lives of millions of partners, be it drivers, passengers or merchants. Every line of code can have a big positive or negative impact on our consumers, which is why every little change requires thorough thought processes and a deep understanding of systems and scale. “ ” Learning within the Engineering team never stops, especially with the sponsored learning resources. You need to stay curious and be willing to take ownership to join and succeed in the team. “ ” Everybody at Grab understands the necessity of balance. We all believe that what we’re doing here is important, we’re genuinely changing people’s lives for the better, but we also understand that this shouldn’t come at the cost of your personal life. “ ” The Application Process What can you expect when you apply for a role at Grab? Here’s what our hiring process looks like. Step 1: Apply. We have a range of open roles from Marketing to Engineering and everything in between. Find the one that’s best for you and show us why you’re our next teammate. Step 2: Getting to know you. Next, you’ll have a video or phone interview with one of our recruiters to chat about you, the role, and your past work experiences. Step 3: Testing, testing… 123. Some roles might require assessments and/or a technical competency interview. For other roles, there might be an additional interview – speak with your recruiter for application details. Step 4: Is it a culture match? Finally, we’ll find out how we fit together, if your career vision aligns with our mission, how you embody the 4 H's, and your working style and personality.