Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Java)

Company 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.

Job Description

Get to Know the Team

At GrabFin, we empower the people of Southeast Asia, from consumers and drivers to every-day entrepreneurs, by ensuring financial inclusion for the underserved. The team is building solutions by enabling our partners (i.e. drivers and merchants) to get access to financial services (lending and insurance) products for their everyday needs.

Get to Know the Role 

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Java to join our engineering team in Jakarta, Indonesia. As a key member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems that power our cutting-edge applications. You will be reporting to an Engineering Manager. This is an onsite role based in Jakarta.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• Architect and implement scalable, high-performance backend services using Java and related technologies
• Design and develop RESTful APIs to support frontend applications and third-party integrations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Optimize application performance and improve system efficiency
• Implement and maintain database schemas, ensuring data integrity and security
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of our development practices
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software issues
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to the team's technical growth
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in backend development

Qualifications

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in backend development using Java
• Strong proficiency in Java programming and related frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Hibernate)
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs
• Solid understanding of database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and SQL
• Proficiency in working with version control systems, preferably Git
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting abilities
• Proficiency in writing unit tests and ensuring code quality
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of Java applications

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.