Senior Lead Software Engineer, Front End (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 4.7M 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, optimized user experiences globally across mobile websites, native apps, and desktop sites, fostering innovation and constant improvement through data-driven practices.

The Opportunity: Agoda is looking for developers optimizing user interfaces that enhance the user experience for millions of travelers 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. 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.

In this role, you’ll get to:

• Architect and develop high-performance, cross-platform web applications
• Lead the design and implementation of Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) services
• Establish and enforce best practices for front-end testing and quality assurance
• Drive initiatives to optimize Core Web Vitals and overall application performance
• Own a significant portion of Agoda’s system, from the north-star vision down to the bytecode level
• Enable impactful collaboration and cross-team projects on major initiatives, improving the quality of our services, code, and architecture
• Provide thoughtful feedback, nurture an inclusive engineering environment, and champion engineering fundamentals
• Identify and implement opportunities for optimization across the technology stack, focusing on cost, efficiency, velocity, and developer happiness
• Exhibit technical leadership throughout the broader organization, conveying complex technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders

What you’ll Need to Succeed:

• Overall experience of 10+ years in engineering roles
• Proven hands-on experience with owning production services with significant impact on design, development, deployment, monitoring, and evolution
• Curiosity and a commitment to staying on the cutting-edge of technological improvements and open-source advancements
• Advanced proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks and state management solutions
• Deep understanding of cross-platform development challenges and solutions
• Extensive experience with Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) patterns and micro-frontend architecture
• Expert-level knowledge of front-end testing methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Proven track record of optimizing applications for Core Web Vitals and web performance
• Strong understanding of web security, accessibility standards, and SEO best practices
• Ability to perform deep research and make decisions on complex projects, toggling between independent and collaborative work
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical details to stakeholders at all levels
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

It’s great if you have:

• A Master's or Ph.D. in a technical field
• Deep understanding of React and state managers (Redux, Zustand, Valtio)
• Experience with C# and .Net Core
• Experience with Kotlin or other JVM languages

This position is based in Bangkok, Thailand (Relocation 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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