Lead Software Engineer - Front End (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)
Agoda
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Job summary
Qualifications
- 12+ years of software development experience in large-scale web applications.
- Minimum 3 years in a Tech Lead role.
- Proven experience in high-performance, scalable front-end systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of large-scale front-end applications.
- Drive collaboration with product teams.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship.
Skills
Job description
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 million 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.
Our Purpose
Bridging the World Through Travel. We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness.
We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.
Get to Know our Team
Agoda’s front‑end teams focus on various product aspects including accommodations, flights, and payments. We build localized, optimised user experiences globally across mobile websites, native apps, and desktop sites, fostering innovation and constant improvement through data‑driven practices.
The Opportunity
As a Lead Software Engineer (Front End) at Agoda, you will drive the technological evolution of our front‑end systems. You will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and optimizing user interfaces that enhance the user experience for millions of travellers worldwide. This position requires a deep understanding of front‑end development principles, a passion for crafting exceptional user experiences, and expertise in various front‑end technologies.
In this role, you’ll get to:
- Lead the design and development of highly distributed, large‑scale front‑end applications.
- Drive collaboration with product managers, product 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.
- Hands‑on development of proof‑of‑concepts and evaluation of new technologies.
- Implement technical, strategic decisions in cross‑functional teams.
- Lead in building a culture that optimises applications using best practices for performance.
- Maintain coding standards and stay up‑to‑date with industry and technology development.
- Part of strategic discussion relating to Agoda's future technology directions and development practices.
- Contribute to the professional development of the team.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- 12+ years of software development experience in building large‑scale web applications, with a minimum of 3 years in a Tech Lead role.
- Proven experience designing, building, improving, and operating high‑performance, scalable front‑end systems.
- Extensive experience with client‑side technologies & modern frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, React).
- Eager to work in multiple programming languages and frameworks, constantly striving to raise technical excellence.
- Experience mentoring and growing senior and staff engineers through thorough and convincing communication.
- Provides technical direction within and across groups by leading projects and building systems with company‑wide impact.
- Strong understanding of the business and how their systems impact the bottom line; able to redirect the team based on business priorities.
- Constantly read and learn, moving Agoda forward technically, influencing other teams, and proactively improving others.
It’s great if you have:
- Knowledge of physical architecture at scale, building resilience and highly available solutions.
- Strong experience in all aspects of client‑side performance optimisation.
- Proficiency in modern coding and design practices. For example, Clean Code, SOLID principals, and TDD.
- Knowledge of back‑end technologies and how they integrate with front‑end systems.
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 prioritise 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, colour, 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
We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognise any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third‑party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.
Director
Full‑time
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Technology, Information and Internet
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