Lead Software Engineer

agoda company pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Agoda company pte. ltd. is seeking talented developers in Singapore to work on mission-critical systems that influence millions of users daily. You will be involved in innovative projects, where Generative AI enhances customer experience.

The ideal candidates should have over 12 years of experience in performance-critical application development, strong RDBMS knowledge, and a deep understanding of architectural decisions. This role requires direct involvement in significant projects aiming to shape the future of travel technology.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience developing performance-critical applications in a production environment using Scala or Java.
• Strong RDBMS knowledge.
• Deep involvement in architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Work on mission-critical systems that serve millions of users.
• Leverage cutting-edge technologies and Generative AI.
• Direct significant company-wide projects.

Skills

Scala or Java development

RDBMS knowledge (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL)

Architectural decision-making

CI/CD pipeline implementation

NoSQL and Queueing systems knowledge

English language proficiency

Job description

Job location: Singapore

What is the opportunity:

Are you ready to work on mission-critical systems that serve millions of users every day? Agoda's Platform team is seeking talented developers to drive innovation and make a meaningful impact on our business and the travel industry.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and shape the future of travel. A key focus of our team is harnessing the power of Generative AI to enhance customer experience and support, making them more efficient and user-friendly.

If you're passionate about technology, innovation, and creating solutions that touch millions of lives, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 12+ years of experience developing performance-critical applications in a production environment using Scala OR Java.
• 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.
• Knowledge in NoSQL, Queueing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, MSMQ), and Play framework.
• Passion for software development and continuous improvement of your knowledge and skills.

It’s Great if You Have

• Machine Learning, GPT, prompt engineering and other AI project experience
• Candidates with JVM language experience - Scala/Java

This role is based in Singapore. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and candidates are expected to have valid work authorization in Singapore.