Lead Software Engineer - Back End (Singapore Based)

Agoda Company Pte. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agoda's Platform team seeks experienced developers committed to driving innovation in technology and improving user experiences for millions. The role involves working on performance-critical applications, implementing advanced solutions, and leading impactful projects, all within a collaborative environment focused on leveraging innovative technologies, including Generative AI.

Qualifications

• 12+ years developing performance-critical applications in production environments.
• Strong RDBMS knowledge and experience with architectural decisions.
• Experience implementing advanced CI/CD pipelines and testing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation on mission-critical systems and enhance user experience.
• Leverage cutting-edge technologies, including Generative AI.
• Direct significant projects and set the technical direction for the team.

Skills

Experience in developing performance-critical applications

Strong RDBMS knowledge

Setting technical vision

Architectural decision-making

CI/CD pipelines

NoSQL knowledge

Machine Learning and AI project experience

Proficiency in JVM languages (Scala, Kotlin, Java)

Good command of English

Job description

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, 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.
• 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/Kotlin/Java and Python would be preferred