Staff Software Engineer, FinTech Data & Backend Systems

Agoda; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 881,000 - 1,175,000; Full time

Job summary

Agoda is seeking a senior backend/data engineer to design and implement robust backend systems and scalable data pipelines for fintech applications in Bangkok. You will drive data-driven decisions by building reliable data storage solutions and optimizing performance across large-scale systems.

The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and leadership to foster innovation in a fast-paced travel-tech environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience building high-performance Java/Kotlin/Scala backends in production.
• Strong background in big data: Hadoop, Spark, SQL, and data architecture.
• Excellent English communication and experience with Scrum/Agile.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust backend systems and architect scalable data pipelines.
• Maintain data storage solutions to support complex data processing and analysis.
• Lead full product lifecycle from requirements to CI/CD and monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive fintech initiatives.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Scala

Big data

Spark

SQL

Data architecture

Scrum/Agile

English communication

Kubernetes

Tools

Spark

Kafka

RabbitMQ

GitLab

Kubernetes

ETL

Job description

Agoda is seeking a senior backend/data engineer to design and implement robust backend systems and scalable data pipelines for fintech applications in Bangkok. You will drive data-driven decisions by building reliable data storage solutions and optimizing performance across large-scale systems.

The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and leadership to foster innovation in a fast-paced travel-tech environment.