Senior Software Engineer, Backend

PLT Engineering; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Malaysia is seeking a senior software engineer to design and implement secure identity solutions. The role involves enhancing the security and efficiency of identity services, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering high-quality solutions that impact millions of users. This position is based onsite in Petaling Jaya, offering opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a diverse and inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in designing scalable authentication and authorization systems.
• Proven track record in enhancing system security and performance.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of growth.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure identity solutions.
• Enhance security and efficiency of identity services.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate identity services.
• Lead the adoption of new technologies for service improvement.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Deliver identity solutions enhancing user experience.

Skills

Authentication systems

Authorization techniques

System security

Scalable design

Mentoring

Job description

Get to Know the Team

• Overview of the Team's Function:
  • The GrabID team provides critical identity services, including authentication and authorization, across the Grab ecosystem. This ensures secure and seamless user experiences for hundreds of millions of customers.
• Team Culture and Working Style:
  • The team thrives in a collaborative and environment, emphasizing continuous improvement and end-to-end ownership. We value diversity, inclusivity, and for the solutions we build.
• Impact at Grab:
  • The identity services we provide are foundational to the Grab platform, ensuring secure transactions and interactions that build trust and enhance user satisfaction.

Get to Know the Role

As a senior software engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of secure identity solutions, ensuring high availability and scalability. You will help enhance the security and efficiency of our identity services, directly improving user trust and platform integrity. You will report to the Senior Engineering manager.

Opportunities for professional development and leadership roles within the team as you contribute to projects and solutions. Join us to redefine identity solutions and make a significant impact on millions of users across Southeast Asia.

This role is based onsite in the First Ave, Petaling Jaya.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• You will design and implement scalable authentication and authorization systems.
• You will enhance system security and performance through solutions.
• You will collaborate with teams to integrate identity services across the platform.
• You will lead the use of new technologies to improve service efficiency and security.
• You will mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of learning and growth.
• You will deliver identity solutions that enhance user experience and platform security.