Senior Software Engineer – Back End (FinTech)

Job Description

About Agoda

Agoda is a leading online travel booking platform, part of Booking Holdings, with a mission to transform travel for millions of customers worldwide. We are headquartered in Asia and employ over 6,900 professionals from 90+ nationalities. Our diverse team is united by a passion to make an impact, and we foster a work environment rich in creativity, collaboration, and experimentation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Back End (FinTech) to join our rapidly expanding tech team in Bangkok. This role involves developing robust backend systems and architecting scalable data pipelines and storage solutions to support complex data collection, processing, and analysis. Your expertise in 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: Engage in all stages of product development, from business requirements and technology selection to 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, 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.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Experience: 5+ years of experience with strong proficiency in Java, Kotlin, Scala, or C#.
• Big Data Technologies: 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.
• Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of metrics, alarms, and dashboards.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a modern FinTech or Payments organization.
• Domain knowledge in financial reconciliation, reporting, tax, payout methods, or customer payments.
• Hands-on experience with Spark, ETLs, queueing systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Familiarity with core engineering infrastructure tools like GitLab and Kubernetes.
• Experience in leading projects, initiatives, or teams with full ownership of the systems involved.

Benefits

• Relocation Provided: We offer relocation assistance to help you move to Bangkok.
• Inclusive Environment: We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Join us at Agoda and be part of a team that is transforming travel and fintech solutions for millions of customers worldwide. Apply now to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative environment.

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.