Lead Software Engineer – Back End (FinTech)

Job Overview

Join Agoda as a Lead Software Engineer – Back End (FinTech) based in Bangkok. This role is perfect for a seasoned engineer with a passion for financial technology and a knack for backend and data engineering. You will be instrumental in developing robust backend systems and architecting scalable data pipelines that support complex data collection, processing, and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Product Lifecycle Ownership: Engage in all stages of product development, from gathering business requirements to technology selection, coding standards, agile development, testing, CI/CD, and monitoring.
• Platform and Data Pipeline Development: Design, develop, and maintain platforms and data pipelines across fintech.
• System Performance Optimization: Build stable, scalable, and high-performance systems to meet the dynamic demands of the financial landscape.
• Mentorship and Collaboration: Write great code and mentor others in your team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product and technology goals.
• Leadership and Innovation: Inspire innovation and drive vision into reality. Play a pivotal role in recruiting and onboarding exceptional talent.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of experience with strong proficiency in Java, Kotlin, Scala, or C#.
• Big Data Technologies: Insightful experience with Hadoop, real-time processing frameworks like Apache Spark, and advanced knowledge of SQL and data architecture.
• Problem Solving: Exceptional problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience 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 technologies like Spark for data processing, ETLs for data pipelines, and queueing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with core engineering infrastructure tools like GitLab for source control and Continuous Integration, Kubernetes.
• Experience in leading projects, initiatives, and/or teams, with full ownership of the systems involved.

About Agoda

Agoda is a leading online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We are part of Booking Holdings and have a diverse team of over 6,000 employees representing 90+ nationalities. Our FinTech team is rapidly expanding, and we are looking for talented individuals to join us in transforming travel for millions of customers worldwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agoda is committed to providing equal employment opportunities 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.

Application Process

We will keep your application on file for future vacancies. Please note that Agoda does not accept third-party resumes.