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

Agoda; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 139,860 - 195,804; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel technology company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to develop performance-critical applications. You will work on scalable systems and APIs that serve millions of users. Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in development with strong knowledge of modern programming languages and RDBMS. The position is based in Bangkok, Thailand with relocation provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of RDBMS systems.
• Experience in leading technical projects.
• Ability to implement advanced CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable and fault-tolerant systems and APIs.
• Work on mission-critical systems serving millions of users.
• Implement robust testing strategies.

Skills

Developing performance-critical applications

Modern programming languages (Scala, Java, Kotlin, C#, Go)

Strong RDBMS knowledge

Architectural decisions making

CI/CD pipelines implementation

Passion for software development

Good command of English

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Oracle

MySQL

Play framework

Job description

Staff Software Engineer – Back End (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)

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About Agoda

At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world.

Get to Know our Team

In Agoda’s Back-End Engineering department, we build scalable, fault-tolerant systems and APIs that host our core business logic. Our systems cover all major areas of our business: inventory and pricing, product information, customer data, communications, partner data, booking systems, payments, and more. We employ state-of-the-art CI/CD and testing techniques to ensure everything works without downtime. Our systems are self‑healing, responding gracefully to extreme loads or unexpected input. We use modern languages like Kotlin and Scala, data technologies Kafka, Spark, MLflow, Kubeflow, VastStorage, StarRocks and agile development practices. Most importantly, we hire great people from around the world and empower them to be successful.

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.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• 10+ years of experience developing performance‑critical applications in a production environment using Scala, Java, Kotlin, C#, Go or relevant modern programming languages.
• Strong RDBMS knowledge (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or other).
• Ability to direct significant company‑wide projects and set technical vision.
• Good command of the English language.
• Deeply involved in making architectural decisions, setting the standard and direction for the team.
• Implement advanced CI/CD pipelines and robust testing strategies to ensure seamless integration, deployment, and high code quality.
• Passion for software development and continuous improvement of your knowledge and skills.

It’s Great if You Have

• Knowledge in NoSQL, queueing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, MSMQ), and Play framework.

Location

This position is based in Bangkok, Thailand (Relocation Provided)

Discover More About Working At Agoda

• Agoda Careers https://careersatagoda.com
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/agodacareers/
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/agoda
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/agodalife

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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Disclaimer

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