Senior Software Engineer, Mobile (Android) - Consumer Experience

GrabTaxi Holdings Pte. Ltd.; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 652.103.000 - 978.155.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Southeast Asian superapp is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to lead the development of high-quality Android applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure the performance and responsiveness of the Grab app. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Android development and proficiency in Kotlin and Java. This role is based on-site in Jakarta.

Benefits

Term Life Insurance

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Android development experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Kotlin and Java programming languages.
• Knowledge of Android SDK and how to deal with different screen sizes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality Android applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

Education

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

Tools

Kotlin

Java

Android SDK

Gradle

Git

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

The Consumer Experience (CX) Engineering team is working on a diverse set of consumer problems spanning across core experiences that power the UX navigation and transaction funnels, search and discovery of content and services, user lifecycle covering user growth, engagement and loyalty and the critical platform mission of mobile application developer experience.

Get to Know the Role

We are looking for a Senior Android Engineer to join the CX Team. You will ensure deliverables, spanning across multiple key services powering end-to-end user journeys going from the login screen to the home and activity pages of the Grab app. You will report to the Engineering Manager, and you will be based fully on-site in our Jakarta office.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• Lead the development of high-quality Android applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, and ship new features
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
• Contribute to the entire app lifecycle, from design to testing, release, and support
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
• Stay up-to-date with new mobile technologies and industry trends
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the team
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to our mobile development standards

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• A minimum of Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of professional Android development experience
• Advanced proficiency in Kotlin and Java programming languages
• Knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
• Strong understanding of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as "touch"
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers
• Experience with build automation tools such as Gradle
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• Understanding of Google's Android design principles and interface guidelines
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Experience with performance optimization and troubleshooting techniques
• Google Certified Android Developer certification is a plus

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.