Senior Software Engineer – Back End (FinTech)

About the Role

Join Agoda as a Senior Software Engineer – Back End (FinTech) based in Bangkok. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in one of the fastest-growing areas within Agoda, focusing on financial technology solutions. You will be part of a dynamic team that collaborates closely with finance business teams and FinTech product owners to drive efficiencies and explore new market opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Product Lifecycle Ownership: Engage in all stages of the product lifecycle, from gathering business requirements to technology selection, coding standards, agile development, testing, and continuous integration/deployment.
• Platform and Data Pipeline Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust platforms and data pipelines that support complex data collection, processing, and analysis.
• System Performance Optimization: Build systems that are stable, scalable, and highly performant to meet the dynamic demands of the financial landscape.
• Mentorship and Collaboration: Write high-quality code and mentor team members. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve product and technology goals.
• Leadership and Innovation: Inspire innovation and drive vision into reality by leading projects and initiatives.

What You’ll Need

• Experience: 5+ years of experience with strong proficiency in Java, Kotlin, Scala, or C#. Proven track record of developing high-performance applications in production settings.
• Technical Skills: Insightful experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, real-time processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark), and advanced knowledge of SQL and data architecture.
• Problem Solving: Exceptional problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset. Ability to adapt to changes and anticipate future needs.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Why Join Agoda?

Agoda is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. We offer relocation support and a vibrant work culture that values diversity and creativity. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of travel technology and make a significant impact on our global operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Agoda is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.