Lead Software Engineer

Ninja Van is a late-stage logtech startup that is disrupting a massive industry with innovation and cutting edge technology. Launched 2014 in Singapore, we have grown rapidly to become one of Southeast Asia's largest and fastest-growing express logistics companies. Since our inception, we’ve delivered to 100 million different customers across the region with added predictability, flexibility and convenience. Join us in our mission to connect shippers and shoppers across Southeast Asia to a world of new possibilities. 

More about us: 

- We process 250 million API requests and 3TB of data every day.

- We deliver more than 2 million parcels every day.

- 100% network coverage with 2600+ hubs and stations in 6 SEA markets (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines), reaching 500 million consumers.

- 2 Million active shippers in all e-commerce segments, from the largest marketplaces to the individual social commerce sellers.

- Raised more than US$500 million over five rounds.

We are looking for world-class talent to join our crack team of engineers, product managers and designers. We want people who are passionate about creating software that makes a difference to the world. We like people who are brimming with ideas and who take initiative rather than wait to be told what to do. We prize team-first mentality, personal responsibility and tenacity to solve hard problems and meet deadlines. As part of a small and lean team, you will have a very direct impact on the success of the company.

You will be part of the founding team of engineers in our brand new tech lab in India! Initially tasked with building the foundations and establishing the best engineering culture of the tech lab, you will eventually be helping to lead and manage the team of software engineers to design, develop, test and ship software that propels the business forward.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using front-end and back-end technologies.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate designs into responsive, functional interfaces.
• Implement APIs and integrate third-party services.
• Ensure application performance, security, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and team collaboration sessions.
• Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in software development.

Requirements

• 4+ years of industry experience is mandatory
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Strong experience in back-end technologies such as Java/Golang
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, and libraries like React.Js, Typescript
• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL/Postgresql) and version control systems Experience with RESTful APIs and micro service architecture.
• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Tech Stack

Backend: Play (Java 8+), Golang, Node.js, Python, FastAPI

Frontend: AngularJS, ReactJS

Mobile: Android, Flutter, React Native

Cache: Hazelcast, Redis

Data storage: MySQL, TiDB, Elasticsearch, Delta Lake

Infrastructure monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana

Orchestrator: Kubernetes

Containerization: Docker, Containerd

Cloud Provider: GCP, AWS

Data pipelines: Apache Kafka, Spark Streaming, Maxwell/Debezium, PySpark, TiCDC

Workflow manager: Apache Airflow

Query engines: Apache Spark, Trino

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