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

You will have the opportunity to work with a highly skilled team, with a very diverse structure, containing Java/Go/Python developers working side-by-side with database developers and site reliability engineers.

Team focus for this role is building the GrabMaps product, more specifically the mapmaking and map delivery component. We work in a distributed environment using Spark framework, giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself also in the BigData world.

Get to know the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Java Developer with a keen interest in understanding how maps are constructed and the elements that comprise map data. This role provides a valuable opportunity to gain insights into the development process used in large-scale systems, equipping you with best practices and skills necessary for creating production-level applications that can handle big data. This is an on-site role, and you will report to the Senior Engineering Manager based in Cluj.

The Critical Tasks You will Perform

• Apply best practices to deliver high-quality code and contribute to the overall project quality.
• Work with map data and learn about scalable solutions tailored for map-making applications.
• Work with Databricks and Spark framework we use to build internal maps.
• Deploying and maintaining Java services using Azure, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Use AI tools in your daily tasks to enhance productivity and innovation.

What Skills Will You Need

• Solid understanding of the Java programming language.
• Robust grasp of OOP concepts.
• Familiarity with backend API development or building data pipelines (ETL)
• Knowledge of unit testing and mocking frameworks.
• Self-motivated learner who stays informed about technological advancements and industry trends.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey insights and results effectively through visualizations.

Nice to Haves :

• Experience with SQL and Git version control is an advantage.
• Contact with BigData work is a significant plus

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 enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.