Software Engineer, Defence Backend
Get to Know the Team:
We're looking for a Experience reviewing code to find and address potential issues and defects Experience building scalable, resilient, and observable distributed systems Backend Software Engineer to join the GrabDefence team in Bangalore, India. You will design backend systems that power our defence and security solutions. You will work with a talented team of engineers to build scalable, efficient, and secure infrastructure that protects our users and organisation.
Get to Know the Role:
As a Backend Software Engineer on the GrabDefence team, you will help develop the backend systems that protect Grab's platform, users, and financial ecosystem. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, learning from experienced teammates, and contributing to products that operate at large-scale. You will be reporting to Senior Software Engineering Manager, Trust. You will work with software engineers, product managers, data scientists, and security partners. Together, you will develop services that power capabilities such as name screening, transaction screening, fraud detection and prevention, and other risk management solutions. In addition to building new features, you will help ensure our systems remain reliable through operational support, maintenance, bug fixing, and participation in the team's on-call rotation.We are looking for someone with a engineering foundation, curiosity to learn, and experience building scalable, reliable backend systems. You are comfortable working in a collaborative environment, of your work, and both the products you build and your technical skills. The company bases this role in Bangalore.
The Critical Tasks You will Perform:
- You will design scalable backend services and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks
- You will architect microservices-based solutions that meet performance and reliability requirements
- You will improve database queries and design efficient data models for both SQL and NoSQL databases
- You will collaborate with teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- You will implement security best practices and conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and system integrity
- You will maintain comprehensive unit tests and integration tests to ensure code reliability
- You will participate in system design discussions and contribute to technical documentation
What Essential Skills You will Need
- 2+ years of related work experience in a similar capacity
- Proficiency in GoLang for developing and enhancing software applications.
- Architecture mindset: Experience designing scalable and maintainable architectures.
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Experience with SDLC and Agile methodologies to manage tasks.
- Automation: Proficiency in using tools and scripting to automate repetitive tasks.
- Code Reviews: Experience conducting code reviews to maintain high-quality coding standards.
- Experience analysing complex issues and solving them.
- Experience collaborating and communicating updates and resolutions discussions with multiple teams for partnership.
- Experience in Security Practices understanding best practices for coding and security guidelines.
- Stay current with new technologies and integrate them into your work.
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.
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.
What we stand for at Grab
We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.
Meet the Engineering team
From software developers to security specialists, our people thrive on experimenting with fresh ideas and implementing them for users. Solve real-world problems, find purpose in your work and work across borders to help drive Southeast Asia forward.
Engineering at Grab is synonymous with holding yourself accountable for impacting the lives of millions of partners, be it drivers, passengers or merchants. Every line of code can have a big positive or negative impact on our consumers, which is why every little change requires thorough thought processes and a deep understanding of systems and scale.
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Learning within the Engineering team never stops, especially with the sponsored learning resources. You need to stay curious and be willing to take ownership to join and succeed in the team.
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Everybody at Grab understands the necessity of balance. We all believe that what we’re doing here is important, we’re genuinely changing people’s lives for the better, but we also understand that this shouldn’t come at the cost of your personal life.
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The Application Process
What can you expect when you apply for a role at Grab? Here’s what our hiring process looks like.
Step 1: Apply.
We have a range of open roles from Marketing to Engineering and everything in between. Find the one that’s best for you and show us why you’re our next teammate.
Step 2: Getting to know you.
Next, you’ll have a video or phone interview with one of our recruiters to chat about you, the role, and your past work experiences.
Step 3: Testing, testing… 123.
Some roles might require assessments and/or a technical competency interview. For other roles, there might be an additional interview – speak with your recruiter for application details.
Step 4: Is it a culture match?
Finally, we’ll find out how we fit together, if your career vision aligns with our mission, how you embody the 4 H's, and your working style and personality.
