Grab
Technology
SoftwareEngineer,Backend
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“Software Engineer, Backend at Grab. Skills: Backend development, Distributed systems. Develop software systems. Deliver high-quality code”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshoot production issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor in Computer Science, 2 years of experience, Experience shipping products, Proficiency in English
Nice to Have
Willing to work on Golang
What You'll Do.
Develop software systems
Deliver high-quality code
Translate requirements
Partner with stakeholders
Troubleshoot production issues
Perform root cause analysis
Implement sustainable fixes
Contribute to design decisions
Improve operational efficiency
Take ownership of services
Promote engineering excellence
Write technical documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional stakeholders; Product managers; Designers; Data teams; Peers
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 Lending team builds secure and versatile loan products for diverse user segments, owning critical platform components such as Credit Risk, User Profiles, Credit Limits and Offers, Lender Journeys, the Pricing Engine etc. We design and operate large-scale distributed systems that impact millions of users, with a strong focus on financial inclusion and underserved communities. Get to Know the Role As a Backend Software Developer, you will design and build scalable software applications using Go. You will be deeply involved in our development efforts, with a strong understanding of system architecture and responsibility for maintaining backend infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders and report to the Engineering Manager, Backend. This role is based in Jakarta. The Critical Tasks You Will Perform * Develop scalable, reliable, and secure software systems.Engineering Best Practices: Deliver high-quality code using code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration. * Translate requirements into technical solutions while balancing speed, quality, and maintainability. * Partner with product managers, designers, data teams, and peers to create customer-focused solutions. * Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes. * Contribute to system design decisions and improve performance and operational efficiency. * Take complete ownership of services across development * Promote engineering excellence throu
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