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

Agoda; Singapore; On-site; SGD 59,760 - 79,680; Full time

Job summary

A global travel technology company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Bangkok-based team. This role involves developing scalable systems and APIs with modern technologies like Scala and Kotlin. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in software development, strong database knowledge, and a passion for building performance-critical applications. Relocation assistance is provided for the right applicant.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience developing performance-critical applications in production environments using relevant modern programming languages.
• Strong RDBMS knowledge including SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL.
• Ability to direct company-wide projects and set technical visions.

Responsibilities

• Work on mission-critical systems that serve millions of users daily.
• Build scalable, fault-tolerant systems and APIs for core business logic.
• Implement advanced CI/CD pipelines and robust testing strategies.

Skills

Scala

Java

Kotlin

C#

Go

RDBMS knowledge

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

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

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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.

Get to Know our Team

In Agoda’s Back-End Engineering department, we build scalable, fault-tolerant systems and APIs that host our core business logic. Our systems cover all major areas of our business: inventory and pricing, product information, customer data, communications, partner data, booking systems, payments, and more. We employ state-of-the-art CI/CD and testing techniques to ensure everything works without downtime. Our systems are self-healing, responding gracefully to extreme loads or unexpected input. We use modern languages like Kotlin and Scala, Data technologies Kafka, Spark, MLflow, Kubeflow, VastStorage, StarRocks and agile development practices.

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.

It’s Great if You Have

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

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.