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Lead Backend Engineer, Innovation @ Grab

Petaling Jaya, myOnsiteFull-timePosted 155 days ago

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About this role

Get to Know the Team

Come join the GTS Innovation team - we work on a diverse set of consumer problems and build sustainable solutions to provide meaningful outcomes for GTS and for Grabbers. Our focus is on creating specialized AI-driven products and tools that address specific business needs across Corporate teams at Grab. We are looking for passionate developers who not only have the necessary skills but also offer more, to become part of our team. You will collaborate with the product, business, and program management teams to ensure delivery of your work.

Get to Know the Role

You will lead the design, development, and maintenance of our corporate systems, driving technological advancements and setting the standard for engineering excellence. You will be reporting to Principal Enterprise Architect - Automation and Integration.

This role is onsite based in our Petaling Jaya, Malaysia office.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

You will architect and design scalable, AI-driven products and toolsYou will collaborate with teams to define technical strategies and feature specificationsYou will make high-level design decisions and establish technical standards for software developmentYou will optimize system performance, reliability, and efficiency across the product ecosystemYou will provide technical guidance and code reviews to ensure best practices are followedYou will partner with DevOps teams to enhance system scalability and operational efficiencyYou will stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the team What Essential Skills You Will Need

You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related fieldYou have at least 8 years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years focused on designing and building scalable systemsYou have foundation in data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and networkingYou have proficiency in at least one backend programming language, preferably GolangYou have experience with backend systems, including databases, caching, NoSQL, and application serversYou have experience leading and mentoring engineering teamsYou have experience with cloud services, OLTP systems, and consumer-facing productsYou have experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API designYou have familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelinesYou have demonstrated leadership in driving technical decisions and defining engineering standards 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 leaveWe 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 hoursWhat 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.

Skills

Information TechnologyMid-Senior LevelInternet

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