#2 Ola Trainee - Back-End Engineer (Entry-Level / Fresh Graduate) — Go / PHP / Java / Game Server

Responsibilities • Develop and maintain server-side services and core modules with solid code quality and clean architecture. • Design, implement, and maintain APIs for product features; ensure secure design (least privilege), reliability, and good performance. • Participate in requirement analysis and technical solution design; collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features end-to-end. • Integrate third-party SDKs/services; troubleshoot and resolve production issues. • Research new technologies, write clear technical documentation, and share knowledge within the team. Requirements • Diploma/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, Game Development, or related fields; fresh graduates are welcome. • Backend development fundamentals (meet any one track): • Go (Golang), or • PHP (any framework such as Laravel/Swoole/Phalcon), or • Java. • Solid understanding of backend basics: OOP, common data structures, basic networking concepts, and practical debugging skills. • Familiarity with databases and data stores (e.g., MySQL; Redis as a plus) and basic Linux/CLI usage. • Strong learning agility, ownership, and teamwork; able to communicate clearly and drive tasks to completion. • Proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin is required for this position. Justification: The incumbent is required to facilitate seamless communication and technical collaboration with our HQ and regional R&D/support teams in China. Responsibilities include participating in meetings conducted in Mandarin, interpreting technical specifications, and managing project documentation in Chinese. Preferred (within Requirements) • Experience with one or more backend frameworks and good engineering practices (code review, modular design, reusable services). • Interest or exposure to distributed systems and cloud-native tooling (e.g. Docker/Kubernetes), caching and messaging systems. • Full-stack advantage: able to collaborate smoothly on client-server integration and handle basic deployment/ops tasks. • AI-driven development advantage: effectively use AI tools to improve productivity while keeping outputs verifiable and maintainable (design, code generation, refactoring, testing, debugging, documentation, and code review).