Senior Software Engineer, Backend - GrabKios

GrabTaxi Holdings Pte. Ltd.; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 300.000.000 - 400.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Southeast Asia is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend development. You will design and implement scalable services while mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience and strong skills in Java, Python, or Go. This onsite role is based in Jakarta, Indonesia, offering a supportive workplace with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Term Life Insurance

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Flexible benefit packages

Parental leave

Birthday leave

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Extensive experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Proven track record of building scalable and high-performance systems.

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 and resolve complex technical issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Python

Go

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

AWS

Google Cloud

SQL

NoSQL

DevOps

Education

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

Job description

About Grab and Our Workplace

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'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.

Get to Know the Team

At GrabKios, we empower the people of Southeast Asia, from consumers and drivers to everyday entrepreneurs, by enabling financial inclusion for the underserved. The team is building innovative solutions by enabling commerce through payment services (checkout, payments platform, grab pay products, rewards), empowering through Lending(driver & merchants), empowering through agents (Kios) & protecting users through Insurance(scenario insurance).

Get to Know the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software 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.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• 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 and resolve complex technical issues
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• 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

Life at Grab

We 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 leave
• We 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 hours

What We Stand For At Grab

We 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.