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Grab· Spotted 38d ago

Software Engineer, Backend

Location
Petaling Jaya, my
Work mode
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry level
Experience
1+ year
Job function
Software/Internet/AI › Backend Engineering › Backend Engineer

Posted Oct 1, 2026Last confirmed open Nov 8, 2026

About this role

Get to Know the Team

The Merchant Growth Platform PST in Malaysia supports merchant marketing products and owns ads, reports, internal tools, and third-party Integration domains for marketing related products.

Get to Know the Role

We are looking for a candidate who embody ownership, display a hunger for learning and improvement, and excel in autonomy.

You will report to the Software Engineering Manager II. This role will be a 2-Years Fixed-Term Contract under Grab and will be base onsite in our Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia office.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

You will:

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and efficient backend systems and applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for backend systems and applications
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure that solutions are aligned with industry standards and best practices
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and bugs in backend systems and applications

What Essential Skills You Will Need

  • 1+ years of experience in backend software development with languages such as Golang, Java, or Python.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Familiarity with containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes
  • Good understanding of database systems, including relational and NoSQL databases
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and version control systems such as Git

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.
  • Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

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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