Lead Software Engineer, Mobile (Android)

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.

Get to Know the Team

The Payment Experience Team at Grab seeks to create a seamless and unified payment experience across our multiple applications. We are a diverse team that utilizes a variety of coding languages to develop and maintain various apps, aimed at providing an excellent and consistent payment experience for our users.

Get to Know the Role

We are seeking an experienced and experienced Lead Software Engineer, Mobile (Android) to join our innovative team in Jakarta, Indonesia. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development of cutting-edge financial solutions on the Android platform, driving and fostering a collaborative environment. The rolw will be directly report to the Manager.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• Architect high-quality, scalable Android applications
• Lead a team of Android developers, providing technical guidance and code reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Establish best practices for Android development and ensure adherence to coding standards
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot critical issues
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Android technologies and industry trends
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment
• Contribute to technical decision-making and long-term strategy for mobile development

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Android app development
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Proficiency in Android development using Java and Kotlin
• Experience with Android SDK and Android Studio
• Strong knowledge of mobile app architecture and design patterns
• Expertise in working with RESTful APIs and JSON
• Proficiency in version control systems, particularly Git
• Experience with unit testing and UI testing frameworks for Android
• Knowledge of mobile app security best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Jetpack Compose
• Proficiency in Kotlin Coroutines and Flow
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of Agile methodologies
• Fluent with AI tools like Cursor

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.