Software Engineer, Backend
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Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend systems and applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining technical documentation.
About this role
Software Engineer, Backend
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 Merchant Growth Platform PST in Malaysia supports merchant marketing products and owns ads, reports, internal tools, and third-party Integration domains for marketing related products.
Get to Know the Role
We are looking for a candidate who embody ownership, display a hunger for learning and improvement, and excel in autonomy.
You will report to the Software Engineering Manager II and be base onsite at our Malaysia office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
The Critical Tasks You Will Perform
You will:
- Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and efficient backend systems and applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements
- Develop and maintain technical documentation for backend systems and applications
- Participate in code reviews and ensure that solutions are aligned with industry standards and best practices
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and bugs in backend systems and applications
Qualifications
What Essential Skills You Will Need
- 1+ years of experience in backend software development with languages such as Golang, Java, or Python.
- Familiarity with cloud-based technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Familiarity with containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes
- Good understanding of database systems, including relational and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and version control systems such as Git
Additional Information
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 leave
- We 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 hours
What 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.
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