Team
Engineering
Location
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Job Type
Full-time
The role at a glance
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.
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
Skills you need
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
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
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.
What’s it like to work at Grab?
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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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Gaurav Kumar Software Engineering Manager II
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.
Zou Yun Engineering Manager
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.
Akanksha Valecha Engineering Manager II, Fullstack
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.
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