The Role
Develop and maintain backend features and APIs for the Driver app. Design, implement, and launch scalable microservices, optimize operational algorithms, integrate middleware (caching, messaging, search), work with MySQL and AWS, and collaborate closely with the tech team to support rapid product growth.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Lalamove, we believe in the power of community. Millions of drivers and customers use our technology every day to connect with one another and move things that matter. Delivery is what we do best and we ensure it is always fast and simple. Since 2013, we have tackled the logistics industry head on to find the most innovative solutions for the world’s delivery needs. We are full steam ahead to make Lalamove synonymous with delivery and on a mission to impact as many local communities we can. We have massively scaled our efforts across Asia and now have our sights on taking our best in class technology to the rest of the world. And we are looking for talented professionals to join us in this journey!!
As a Software Engineer - Backend, you’ll primarily be developing and maintaining features for our User app and its relevant APIs. In this role, you will be the backbone to every product; optimizing new and existing algorithms that make our operations run smoothly. You will design, implement, and launch scalable systems to build new products, features, and services as well as improve existing ones. As Lalamove continues its rapid expansion, our products must be able to support the growth coming from our users, drivers, and orders.
What we seek:
- Ability to learn quickly: you will have the ability to learn new technology and frameworks to support the company’s growth
- Detail-oriented: while detail usually relates to frontend, detail is equally important, if not more important on the backend. As our systems must be scalable, the ease of scaling and expanding is heavily determined by the backend
- Ability to juggle many tasks: the ability to multitask and stay organized is a necessity at our company, all while making sure that new features and updates are rolled out in a timely manner
- Strong communicator: as a backend developer, it is of great importance to communicate frequently to everyone on the tech team to inform them of updates or changes.
- AI enablment: you are familiar with modern developer workflows (including AI assistants) and place a strong emphasis on thoroughly understanding, testing, and verifying the code you ship.
What you'll need:
- 2+ years hand-on experience in Backend development (Preferably in Java) with University graduate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields
- Sound Knowledge of middlewares such as Redis/ElasticSearch/Kafka/RabbitMQ will be an advantage
- Solid experience in building backend microservices and APIs
- Experience in MySQL
- Have experience/exposure to cloud services (AWS)
- Be flexible, grow, and learn quickly in a startup environment
- Good team player, self-motivated and able to work independently
- Good communication of written and spoken English
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Skills Required
- 2+ years hands-on experience in Backend development
- University graduate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Preferably experience in Java
- Sound knowledge of middlewares such as Redis, ElasticSearch, Kafka, RabbitMQ
- Solid experience building backend microservices and APIs
- Experience in MySQL
- Experience or exposure to cloud services (AWS)
- Ability to learn quickly
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to multitask and stay organized
- Strong communication skills (written and spoken English)
- Good team player, self-motivated, able to work independently
Lalamove Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lalamove and has not been reviewed or approved by Lalamove.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive programs such as missions, bonuses, and vehicle‑sticker promotions are highlighted as ways to boost driver earnings, with occasional commission reductions further enhancing take‑home. These extras can make the platform appealing for supplemental income and busy periods.
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Healthcare Strength — Corporate roles in some markets describe access to employer‑provided medical and dental coverage. This indicates a conventional health benefits baseline for office staff.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Office locations reference paid holidays, sick leave, and some work‑from‑home flexibility. This points to standard time‑off provisions for corporate employees in select markets.
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The Company
What We Do
Established in December 2013, Lalamove was created to make on-demand and same-day delivery possible for everyone at the touch of a button. Today, Lalamove operates in over 20 markets across Asia, Latin America, and the United States connecting over 7 million customers with a pool of over 700,000 driver partners. Our driver partners operate a vast array of vehicles to suit each market including lorries, trucks, vans and cars for deliveries of almost anything of any size. Fleets of two-wheel vehicles are also available for courier services providing fast and low-cost delivery solutions. Through dedicated mobile and web apps, Lalamove seamlessly connects users and drivers around the world to move things that matter.
