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

Agoda; New Delhi; On-site; INR 5,760,000 - 10,081,000; Full time

Job summary

An international travel booking platform is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to work on mission-critical systems and innovative projects. The role requires over 10 years of experience in performance-critical applications and strong RDBMS knowledge. Relocation to Bangkok is provided. Candidates should have a passion for software development and excellent English skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience developing performance-critical applications in a production environment.
• Deeply involved in making architectural decisions and setting technical vision.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Excellent English communication and collaboration.
• Able to drive architectural decisions and set technical direction.
• Implement robust CI/CD pipelines and testing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Work on innovative projects that serve millions of users daily.
• Implement advanced CI/CD pipelines for seamless integration and high code quality.
• Mentor teammates and promote best practices in code quality and testing.

Skills

Scala

Java

Kotlin

C#

Go

RDBMS knowledge

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

Kafka

RabbitMQ

ActiveMQ

MSMQ

Play framework

Job description

Overview

Staff Software Engineer – Back End (Bangkok based, Relocation provided) role at Agoda.

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 hotels, flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our employees foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership.

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 sets 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.

Nice to Have

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

Location

Based in Bangkok, Thailand (Relocation Provided).

EEO and Compliance

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: We do not accept unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.

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