Senior Software Engineer – Back End (FinTech)

About the Role

Join Agoda as a Senior Software Engineer – Back End (FinTech) and be part of a dynamic team that is at the forefront of financial technology innovation. Based in Bangkok, this role offers relocation support for the right candidate. 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, and continuous integration/delivery.
• Platform Development: Design, develop, and maintain platforms and data pipelines across fintech.
• System Performance: Build stable, scalable, and high-performance systems to meet the dynamic demands of the financial landscape.
• Mentorship: Write excellent code and mentor team members to do the same.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with diverse teams to drive product and technology goals.
• Leadership: Inspire innovation and drive vision into reality, playing a pivotal role in recruiting and onboarding exceptional talent.

What You’ll Need

• 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 SQL and data architecture knowledge.
• 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.
• Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of metrics, alarms, and dashboards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a modern FinTech or Payments organization.
• Domain knowledge in financial reconciliation, reporting, tax, or payout methods.
• Hands-on experience with technologies like Spark for data processing, ETLs for data pipelines, and queueing systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Experience with core engineering infrastructure tools like GitLab for source control and Continuous Integration, Kubernetes.
• Experience in leading projects, initiatives, and/or teams.

Why Join Agoda?

Agoda is a leading online travel booking platform, part of Booking Holdings, with a diverse team of over 7,000 professionals from 90+ nationalities. We foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. At Agoda, we believe in bridging the world through travel, and our fintech team is rapidly expanding to support this mission.

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.

Join us in Bangkok and be part of a team that is transforming travel for millions of customers across the globe.