Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Senior Software Engineer, Backend Team Engineering Location Singapore, Singapore Job Type Full-time The role at a glance Skills you need What we offer Life at Grab The role at a glance Get to Know the TeamThe Demand Experiences team's mission is to help consumers enjoy maximum value through engaging and offers, while driving sustainable growth for merchant partners, Grab, and multiple business lines.

We engineer platforms used by all business lines in Grab to use our vast reward and promo capabilities. Our products are enjoyed by millions of consumers and our systems are among the most used in Grab, being involved in every transaction made. Our team members are in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.Get to Know the RoleWe are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who can not only write high-quality code daily but also has the determination to lead projects through the full life cycle while dealing with cross-team dependencies & ambiguities.

You will be reporting to Engineering Manager II. You are required to help identify problems and adopting the right mindset and skills to solve them.This role is onsite based in our Singapore office.The Critical Tasks You Will PerformYou will take ownership of a wide range of engaging problem spaces that encompass the entire product lifecycle management, including front-end development, database design and management, data visualization, building APIs, and CI/CD management, among others.You will design and write with the Go language to improve the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency of Demand team's range of services.You participate in code and design reviews to maintain our high development standards.You will participate in service capacity and demand planning, software performance analysis, tuning, and optimization.You collaborate with product and experience teams to define and prototype feature specifications.You will partner with other engineering teams to explore and create new designs / architectures geared towards scale and performance.You will work with the infrastructure team in building and scaling back-end services and performing root cause analysis investigations.You are responsible for designing, building, analyzing, and fixing large-scale systems.You will participate in the team on-call rotation to help us achieve operational excellence.You will provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to peers.

Read more Skills you need What Essential Skills You Will NeedYou have a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related fields.You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering in a distributed systems environment.You have Computer Science fundamentals in algorithms and data structures.You have a understanding of system performance and scaling.You have programming skills in any language but must be willing to work on Golang.You are passionate about building products, features, and platforms to accelerate business growth.

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 leaveWe have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hoursWhat We Stand For At GrabWe are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best.

We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, 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 Senior Software Engineer, Backend Apply Now Save Saved Open sharing options Share 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.

“ ” Gaurav KumarSoftware Engineering Manager II 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. “ ” Zou YunEngineering Manager 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.

“ ” Akanksha ValechaEngineering Manager II, Fullstack 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.

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