Lead Software Engineer – Back End (FinTech)

Join Agoda as a Lead Software Engineer – Back End (FinTech)

About the Role

Agoda is seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to join our rapidly expanding FinTech team in Bangkok. This role is pivotal in developing robust backend systems and architecting scalable data pipelines that support complex data collection, processing, and analysis. Your expertise in both backend and data engineering will be crucial in optimizing our financial technology solutions and driving informed business decisions through reliable data insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Product Lifecycle Ownership: Manage the entire lifecycle of our products, from business requirements and technology selection to coding standards, agile development, and CI/CD.
• 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, fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive product and technology goals.
• Leadership and Innovation: Inspire innovation and drive vision into reality, playing a pivotal role in recruiting and onboarding exceptional talent.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 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.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of metrics, alarms, and dashboards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a modern FinTech or Payments organization.
• Domain knowledge in financial reconciliation, financial reporting, tax, payout methods, 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.
• Proven track record in leading projects, initiatives, and/or teams.

Why Join Agoda?

• Relocation Provided: We offer relocation support to help you move to Bangkok.
• Inclusive Environment: We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Diverse Team: Join a skillful, driven, and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact.

Agoda is an equal opportunity employer. We are 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.

Apply now to be part of a team that is transforming travel for millions of customers across the globe.