Grab
Superapp
SeniorSoftwareEngineer,Mobile(Android)
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“Senior Software Engineer, Mobile (Android) at Grab. Skills: Android development, Kotlin, Java, System design. Manage Android engineering surface. Design Android applications”
What You'll Achieve.
Ship high-quality features; Connect millions of passengers; Connect millions of drivers; Connect millions of merchants
Industry & Context.
Analyze pros and cons of different solutions; Troubleshoot issues; Debug issues; Identify causes; Implement solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of professional Android development experience, Advanced proficiency in Kotlin and Java programming languages, Experience with Android SDK, Experience with lifecycle management, Experience with modern architecture components (MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture), Solid experience with RESTful API integration, Solid experience with backend service usage, Proficiency with version control systems, Git, Demonstrated expertise in implementing responsive UI/UX designs, Demonstrated expertise in Material Design principles, Experience with testing frameworks, Commitment to writing testable, maintainable code, Experience approaching a problem from different angles, Experience analyzing pros and cons of different solutions, Experience reviewing code, Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, Experience communicating updates and resolutions to customers, Experience communicating updates and resolutions to other partners, Ability to collaborate across team, Experience with Jetpack libraries, Experience with modern Android development frameworks, Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Knowledge of automated testing practices, Familiarity with third-party libraries, Familiarity with dependency management tools, Understanding of mobile security best practices, Understanding of secure coding principles
Nice to Have
Contributions to open-source Android projects
What You'll Do.
Manage Android engineering surface
Design Android applications
Implement user interfaces
Integrate RESTful APIs
Integrate backend services
Write maintainable code
Write well-documented code
Optimize application performance
Stay current with Android developments
Participate in Agile ceremonies
Contribute to sprint planning
Contribute to estimation
Contribute to retrospectives
Mentor junior developers
Support professional growth
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with product teams; Partner closely with design teams; Partner closely with QA teams; Partner closely with backend teams; Collaborate with product managers; Collaborate with designers; Collaborate with backend engineers; Collaborate across teams
Communication Scope
Communicating updates; Communicating resolutions
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 Come join the Communications Engineering team! The Interactive Comms team at Grab revolutionizes how people connect and communicate on the Grab platform, spanning multiple Apps and Web. We are on an exciting mission to shape the future of communications as our platform evolves, weaving social interactions, groups and more. Get to Know the Role You will manage the Android engineering surface for Grab's Interactive Communications products — real-time chat, VoIP calling, and number masking. You'll work across the full mobile lifecycle: architecture decisions, feature delivery, SDK integrations, and production stability. You will report to the Engineering Manager This is a senior IC role where you'll be expected to lead system design for Android, mentor mid-level engineers, and partner closely with product, design, QA, and backend teams to ship high-quality features that connect millions of passengers, drivers, and merchants daily. This role will be onsite in HCMC The Critical Tasks You Will Perform * Design Android applications using Kotlin and Java, following best practices and architectural patterns * Implement user interfaces following Material Design principles and ensure user experience across several devices and screen sizes * Integrate RESTful APIs and backend services, ensuring efficient data communication and synchronization * Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with comprehensive unit and integration tests using frameworks such as JUnit, Espresso, and Mockito * O
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