Lead Software Engineer - Front End (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)

Agoda; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel platform is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Front End development. This role, based in Atlanta, involves leading the design and development of large-scale applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have over 12 years in software development and extensive experience with front-end technologies including JavaScript and React. An opportunity to shape technology direction and mentor talented engineers is provided along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software development in large-scale web applications.
• Minimum of 3 years in a Tech Lead role.
• Proven experience with high-performance front-end systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of large-scale front-end applications.
• Collaborate with product teams to improve applications.
• Guide the technical direction and mentorship for the engineering team.

Skills

Software development

Large-scale web applications

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Mentoring

Performance optimization

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Front End (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)

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About Agoda
At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world. Today, we are part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences worldwide with our great deals across our millions of hotels, holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.

The Opportunity

As a Lead Software Engineer (Front End) at Agoda, you will drive the technological evolution of our front-end systems. You will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and 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.

In this role, you’ll get to

• Lead the design and development of highly distributed, large-scale front-end applications.
• Drive collaboration with product managers, product designers, and engineers to design, implement, and improve scalable applications and services.
• Serve as a front-end expert on large-scale projects, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Hands‑on development of proof of concepts and evaluation of new technologies.
• Implement technical, strategic decisions in cross‑functional teams.
• Build a culture that optimizes applications using best practices for performance.
• Maintain coding standards and stay up-to-date on industry and technology development.
• Participate in strategic discussions relating to Agoda's future technology directions and development practices.
• Contribute to the professional development of the team.

What you’ll need to succeed

• 12+ years of software development experience in building large‑scale web applications, with a minimum of 3 years in a Tech Lead role.
• Proven experience designing, building, improving, and operating high‑performance, scalable front‑end systems.
• Extensive experience with client‑side technologies & modern frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, React).
• Experience mentoring and growing Senior and Staff engineers through thorough and convincing communication.
• Provides technical direction within and across groups by leading projects and building systems with company‑wide impact.
• Strong understanding of the business and how their systems impact the bottom line; able to redirect the team based on business priorities.
• Constantly read and learn, moving Agoda forward technically, influencing other teams, and proactively improving others.

It’s great if you have

• Knowledge of physical architecture at scale, building resilience and highly available solutions.
• Strong experience in all aspects of client‑side performance optimization.
• Proficiency in modern coding and design practices. For example, Clean Code, SOLID principles, and TDD.
• Knowledge of back‑end technologies and how they integrate with front‑end systems.

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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