Lead Software Engineer, Back End - L5 (Bangkok based - Relocation provided)

Lead Software Engineer, Back End - L5 (Bangkok based - Relocation provided) About Agoda

Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting‑edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7 M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

The Opportunity Agoda Platform team is looking for developers to work on mission‑critical systems that serve millions of users daily. You will have the chance to work on innovative projects, using cutting‑edge technologies, and make a significant impact on our business and the travel industry.

Responsibilities

Architecting and developing highly scalable, mission‑critical back‑end systems

Owning a big chunk of Agoda’s system all the way from the north‑star & vision down to the bytecode level

Enabling impactful collaboration and cross‑team projects on big projects, making a dent in the quality of our services, code & architecture

Providing thoughtful feedback, nurturing an inclusive engineering environment, and championing engineering fundamentals. Bring out the best from your fellow engineers.

Identifying and implementing opportunities for optimization across the technology stack, focusing on cost, efficiency, velocity & dev happiness

Exhibiting technical leadership throughout the broader organization, conveying complex technical trade‑offs to non‑techies such as business owners & C‑suite executives.

Qualifications

Overall experience of 10+ years in software engineering roles

Proven hands‑on experience owning production services with significant impact on design, development, deployment, monitoring & evolution

Curiosity, staying abreast on technological improvements and open‑source advancement

Strong programming skills in languages such as Kotlin, Scala, Java, C#

Can perform deep research & take decisions on complex projects. Can easily toggle between running as a lone wolf and also works great as part of a pack

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical details to stakeholders at all levels

On top of being an expert in Back End, has understanding of challenges and trade‑offs in the entire engineering universe, from Front End / Mobile to Data Analytics

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Location This position is based in Bangkok, Thailand. (Relocation package is provided)

Equal Opportunity Employer At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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