Grab
Technology
LeadSoftwareEngineer,Backend
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“Lead Software Engineer, Backend at Grab. Skills: Backend development, Cloud platforms, Leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams. Define new features”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver high-quality outcomes
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot critical issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, 5+ years backend development experience, 2+ years experience in leadership role, Proficiency in backend development with Go, Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, Experience with compute technologies, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Manage multiple priorities simultaneously, Deliver projects end-to-end across teams, Balance hands-on engineering with leadership, Mentor others while writing code, Drive execution plans, Manage stakeholders effectively
Nice to Have
Experience with payments, Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Understanding of Agile methodologies, Fluent with AI tools like Cursor
What You'll Do.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Establish best practices for development
Ensure adherence to coding standards
Optimize application performance
Troubleshoot critical issues
Stay up-to-date with technologies
Stay up-to-date with industry trends
Participate in full software development lifecycle
Contribute to technical decision-making
Contribute to long-term strategy
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Stakeholders across teams
Communication Scope
Manage stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Agile methodologies
Full 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 Payment Experience Team at Grab seeks to create a seamless and unified payment experience across our multiple applications. We are a diverse team that utilizes a variety of coding languages to develop and maintain various apps, aimed at providing an excellent and consistent payment experience for our users. Get to Know the Role We are seeking an experienced and experienced Lead Software Engineer to join our innovative team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development of cutting-edge financial solutions, driving and fostering a collaborative environment. The role is an Individual Contributor role and reports directly to the Senior Engineering Manager. You will be based in Singapore. The Critical Tasks You Will Perform * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features * Establish best practices for development and ensure adherence to coding standards * Optimize application performance and troubleshoot critical issues * Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends * Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment * Contribute to technical decision-making and long-term strategy for mobile development ## Qualifications What Essential Skills You Will Need * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field * 5+ years of backend development experience * 2+ years of experience in a leadership role * Strong proficiency in backend development with Go (Golang) * Hands-
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