Senior Staff Backend & Data Engineer - FinTech (Relocation)

Agoda; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Agoda is looking for a highly skilled backend and data engineer to join their team in San Francisco. The role involves developing robust systems and scalable data pipelines, with the aim to optimize financial technology solutions. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience, particularly in Java, Kotlin, or Scala. Familiarity with big data technologies such as Apache Spark and Hadoop is essential. The ideal candidate is passionate about software development and possesses excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with strong proficiency in Java, Kotlin, Scala, or C#.
• Insightful experience with big data technologies and advanced SQL knowledge.
• Experience with operational excellence and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust backend systems and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Design and optimize financial technology solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to drive technology goals.

Skills

Java proficiency

Kotlin proficiency

Scala proficiency

C# proficiency

Big data technologies

SQL expertise

Problem-solving

Scrum/Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Tools

Apache Spark

Hadoop

GitLab

Kubernetes

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Job description

Agoda is looking for a highly skilled backend and data engineer to join their team in San Francisco. The role involves developing robust systems and scalable data pipelines, with the aim to optimize financial technology solutions. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience, particularly in Java, Kotlin, or Scala. Familiarity with big data technologies such as Apache Spark and Hadoop is essential. The ideal candidate is passionate about software development and possesses excellent communication skills.