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

Agoda; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel technology firm seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive the evolution of front-end systems and lead projects that serve millions of travelers. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of software development experience, with proven expertise in client-side technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, and React, alongside strong mentoring skills. This position is based in the United Kingdom, offering a dynamic environment focused on innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software development experience with at least 3 years as a Tech Lead.
• Proven experience designing, building, and operating high-performance, scalable front-end systems.
• Strong business sense and ability to align engineering with business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of highly distributed, large-scale front-end applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to design and improve applications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship.

Skills

Software development experience

Tech Lead experience

Client-side technologies

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Technical direction

Business alignment

Mentoring experience

Continuous learning mindset

Job description

Lead Software Engineer – Front End (Bangkok, Thailand)

About Agoda

Agoda bridges the world through travel. Founded in 2005, it is part of Booking Holdings and employs over 7,000 people worldwide. We focus on data and technology to create innovative, user‑centric experiences across mobile, web, and native platforms.

The Opportunity

As a Lead Software Engineer (Front End), you will drive the evolution of Agoda’s front‑end systems, architecting, implementing, and optimizing interfaces that serve millions of travelers.

In this role, you’ll get to

• Lead the design and development of highly distributed, large‑scale front‑end applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to design, implement, and improve scalable applications and services.
• Serve as a front‑end expert on large‑scale projects, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Lead hands‑on development of proof‑of‑concepts and evaluate new technologies.
• Implement technical and strategic decisions in cross‑functional teams.
• Build a culture that optimizes performance using best practices.
• Maintain coding standards and stay current with industry and technology development.
• Participate in strategic discussions on Agoda’s technology direction.
• Contribute to the professional development of the team.

What you’ll need to succeed

• 12+ years of software development experience with at least 3 years as a Tech Lead.
• Proven experience designing, building, and operating high‑performance, scalable front‑end systems.
• Extensive experience with client‑side technologies and modern frameworks (JavaScript, TypeScript, React).
• Comfort with multiple programming languages and frameworks, continuously raising technical excellence.
• Mentoring experience with senior and staff engineers.
• Ability to provide technical direction across groups and lead impactful projects.
• Strong business sense and ability to align engineering with business priorities.
• Continuous learning mindset, influencing others, and proactively improving processes.

It’s great if you have

• Knowledge of physical architecture at scale and building resilient, highly available solutions.
• Strong experience in client‑side performance optimization.
• Proficiency in modern coding and design practices such as Clean Code, SOLID principles, and TDD.
• Understanding of back‑end technologies and how they integrate with front‑end systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agoda is an equal‑opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics.

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