Lead Software Engineer – Front End

Job Overview

Agoda is seeking a Lead Software Engineer – Front End to join our dynamic team in Bangkok, Thailand. This role is pivotal in driving the technological evolution of our front-end systems, enhancing user experiences for millions of travelers worldwide. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and optimizing user interfaces, ensuring high performance and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Development: Lead the design and development of highly distributed, large-scale front-end applications.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to design, implement, and improve scalable applications and services.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as a front-end expert on large-scale projects, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Innovation: Engage in hands-on development of proof of concepts and evaluate new technologies.
• Strategic Implementation: Implement technical, strategic decisions in cross-functional teams.
• Performance Optimization: Lead in building a culture that optimizes applications using best practices for performance.
• Coding Standards: Maintain coding standards and stay up-to-date with industry and technology developments.
• Professional Development: Contribute to the professional development of the team.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of software development experience in building large-scale web applications, with at least 3 years in a Tech Lead role.
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in designing, building, improving, and operating high-performance, scalable front-end systems.
• Frameworks: Extensive experience with client-side technologies & modern frameworks such as JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.
• Mentorship: Experience mentoring and growing Senior and Staff engineers.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of the business and how systems impact the bottom line.

Preferred Skills

• Architecture Knowledge: Knowledge of physical architecture at scale, building resilience and highly available solutions.
• Performance Optimization: Strong experience in all aspects of client-side performance optimization.
• Coding Practices: Proficiency in modern coding and design practices, such as Clean Code, SOLID principles, and TDD.
• Back-End Integration: Knowledge of back-end technologies and how they integrate with front-end systems.

Location

This position is based in Bangkok, Thailand, with relocation assistance provided.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Join us in transforming travel for millions of customers across the globe. Apply now to be part of a diverse and innovative team at Agoda.