Lead Software Engineer, Backend
Core
Design, build, and operate scalable backend services and platform components for Grab's superapp ecosystem, serving enterprise customers and employees across ride-hailing, food delivery, and financial services.
Role type
Senior IC backend software engineer (Go)
Builds
Backend microservices, APIs, and platform components for mobile and web applications
Domain
Superapp / Ride-hailing / Food delivery / Fintech
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Go, backend microservices, HTTP/gRPC, relational databases (MySQL), NoSQL databases (Redis), container orchestration (Kubernetes), service mesh (Istio), observability (DataDog, Kibana, Grafana), CI/CD (Git, GitLab)
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Go, MySQL, Redis, Kubernetes, Istio, DataDog, Kibana, Grafana, Git, GitLab
Responsibilities
Lead design and operation of scalable backend services; convert product requirements into technical solutions; maintain code quality through testing and code reviews; partner with cross-functional teams to solve system challenges; improve service reliability via monitoring and incident response; guide engineers through technical coaching and process improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC