Senior Backend Engineer

Talent Insider; Jawa Barat; On-site; IDR 1.003.344.000 - 1.505.017.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join their innovative team in Jakarta, Indonesia. The role involves designing scalable backend services, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing existing systems. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 5 years of backend software development experience, with strong skills in programming languages like Java and Python. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and term life insurance.

Benefits

Term Life Insurance

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

GrabFlex benefits package

Parental and Birthday leave

Confidential Grabber Assistance Programme

FlexWork arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features.
• Optimize existing systems for improved efficiency and reliability.

Skills

Backend programming languages (Java, Python, Go)

Distributed systems

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)

SQL and NoSQL database systems

DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Scalable and high-performance systems

Experience in fintech or e-commerce

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Job description

Company Description

Grab 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 empower the underserved with innovative solutions. Our purpose gives us joy; habits build excellence; and we harness technology and AI to drive Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer specializing in backend development to join our innovative team in Jakarta, Indonesia. You will be reporting to an Engineering Manager. This will be an onsite role based in Jakarta.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define and implement new features
• Optimize existing systems for improved efficiency and reliability
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices and coding standards
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth
• Stay up‑to‑date with emerging technologies and industry trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in backend software development
• Strong proficiency in backend programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go
• Extensive experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and GraphQL
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud
• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL database systems
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Proven track record of building scalable and high‑performance systems
• Experience in fintech or e‑commerce industries

Benefits

• Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance
• GrabFlex benefits package tailored to your needs and aspirations
• Parental and Birthday leave, and volunteering leave through LASA
• Confidential Grabber Assistance Programme for personal well‑being
• FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

EEO Statement

Grab is an equal opportunity employer. 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.