Staff Software Engineer

AGODA COMPANY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online travel booking platform in Singapore is seeking a skilled Back End Engineer. In this role, you will leverage cutting-edge technologies and Generative AI to optimize user experiences. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in developing performance-critical applications, strong RDBMS knowledge, and expertise in implementing CI/CD pipelines. Join a team dedicated to innovation and making a meaningful impact on the travel industry. Position based in Singapore with no relocation offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing performance-critical applications in a production environment using modern programming languages.
• Strong RDBMS knowledge (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).
• Ability to direct significant company-wide projects and set technical vision.

Responsibilities

• Refine and optimize AI prompts.
• Evaluate and experiment with AI models.
• Apply Generative AI to solve real-world challenges.

Skills

Performance-critical application development

RDBMS knowledge

Project management

Architectural decision-making

CI/CD pipelines implementation

NoSQL knowledge

Kafka messaging systems

Software development passion

Tools

Scala

Java

Kotlin

C#

Go

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

RabbitMQ

ActiveMQ

Play framework

Job description

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.

Job location: Singapore

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.

Your responsibilities as a Back End Engineer will include:

• Refining and optimizing AI prompts.
• Evaluating and experimenting with AI models.
• Applying Generative AI to solve real‑world challenges and deliver impactful use cases.

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

• 8+ 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 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/Kotlin/Java and Python would be preferred.

This position is based in Singapore (No relocation provided, visa sponsorship unavailable)

***Please submit your application via this link below*** https://grnh.se/7b4brn4u1us