Lead Software Engineer, Backend
Core
Lead the design, operation, and reliability of scalable backend services and platform components for Grab's enterprise solutions.
Role type
Senior IC backend software engineer (Go)
Builds
Backend services and APIs for mobile and web applications
Domain
Ride-hailing, food delivery, and superapp ecosystem
Required skills
Go, backend microservices, HTTP/gRPC, relational databases (MySQL), NoSQL databases (Redis), container orchestration (Kubernetes), service mesh (Istio), observability (DataDog, Kibana, Grafana), Git, CI/CD
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; Oversee code quality and performance; Partner with cross-functional teams; Improve service reliability through monitoring and incident response; Guide engineers through technical coaching; Identify improvements in engineering processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
