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

Overview

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

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 hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our employees 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.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will not only develop robust backend systems but also architect and maintain scalable data pipelines and storage solutions that support complex data collection, processing, and analysis. Your dual expertise in backend and data engineering will play a crucial role in optimizing our financial technology solutions and driving informed business decisions through reliable data insights.

What You’ll Do

• Think and own the full life cycle of our products, not just a single piece of code – from business requirements, technology selection, coding standards, agile development, unit and application testing, to CI/CD and proper monitoring
• Design, develop and maintain platforms and data pipelines across fintech
• Boost system performance: build systems that are stable, scalable, and highly performant to meet the dynamic demands of the financial landscape
• Write great code and help others write great code – mentor people in your team and wider
• Collaborate with other teams and departments
• Exceptional problem-solving skills coupled with a strategic mindset; leadership at Agoda means inspiring innovation and driving vision into reality
• Foster cross-functional collaboration: work with diverse teams to drive product and technology goals
• Shape our future team: play a pivotal role in recruiting and onboarding exceptional talent

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 8+ years of experience with strong proficiency in Java, Kotlin, Scala, or C# with a proven track record of developing high-performance applications in production settings. Insightful experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, real-time processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark), and advanced knowledge of SQL and data architecture
• Thinks in systems: their edge cases, failure modes, and life cycles
• Uses a metrics driven approach and can make informed decisions using data
• You are passionate about the craft of software development and constantly work to improve your knowledge and skills
• Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Experience with operational excellence and a deep understanding of metrics, alarms and dashboards

It’s Great If You Have

• Experience working in a modern FinTech or Payments organization
• Domain knowledge in financial reconciliation, financial reporting, tax, payout methods like virtual credit cards or customer payments
• Hands-on experience with Spark for data processing, ETLs for data pipelines and queueing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Core engineering infrastructure tools like GitLab for source control and Continuous Integration, Kubernetes
• Experience developing, maintaining and debugging large-scale distributed systems
• Experience in leading projects, initiatives and/or teams, with full ownership of the systems involved

Location

The 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.

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Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies or third parties. If we receive unsolicited submissions, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly.