GRAB

Software Engineer, Backend - GrabDefence

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerGRAB
LocationPetaling Jaya, Malaysia
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted1 month ago

Get to know our Team

We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Backend Software Engineer to join the GrabDefence team in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. You will design, develop, and maintain backend systems that power our defense and security solutions. You will work with a talented team of engineers to build scalable, efficient, and secure infrastructure that protects our users and organization.

Get to know the Role

As a Backend Software Engineer on the GrabDefence team, you will help build and maintain the backend systems that protect Grab financial ecosystem, especially on digi-banks. 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.

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

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

You will design and develop scalable backend services and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks
You will architect and implement 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 develop and 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

You have 3+ years of professional backend software development experience
You have proficiency in at least one backend programming language (Java, Python, Go, C++, or similar)
You have experience with RESTful API design and development principles
You have experience with relational and non-relational database systems
You have demonstrated knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems
You have proficiency with version control systems (Git)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
You have experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
You have familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
You have knowledge of message queue systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
You have background in security or defense-related systems
You have Agile/Scrum development experience

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 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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