Staff Full Stack Software Engineer

Job Description

About Agoda

Agoda is a leading online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We are part of Booking Holdings and have a global network of over 4.7 million hotels and holiday properties. Our team of over 7,100 employees from 95+ nationalities operates in 27 markets, fostering a diverse and collaborative work environment.

The Role

We are seeking a Staff Full Stack Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role is based in Bangkok, Thailand, and we offer relocation assistance for the right candidate. As a Staff Engineer, you will play a key role in our technology organization, working closely with individual contributors and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ownership and responsibility of mission-critical systems.
• Be hands-on and build high-volume platforms using cutting-edge technologies like React and GraphQL.
• Mentor and coach other software engineers.
• Contribute to our agile and scrum practices.
• Design and lead crucial technical projects and initiatives across teams and departments.
• Stay on the leading edge of technical know-how, industry trends, and drive technical innovations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience developing web applications in client-side frameworks such as React, Angular, VueJS, etc.
• B.S. in Computer Science or a quantitative field; M.S. preferred.
• Experience with agile methodologies, analytics, A/B testing, feature flags, Continuous Delivery, and Trunk-based Development.
• Excellent HTML/CSS skills and a strong understanding of object-oriented JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Passion for new technologies and approaches, with a desire to use the best tools available.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in physical architecture at scale, building resilient, highly available solutions.
• Experience with NoSQL technologies (Cassandra, ScyllaDB, ElasticSearch, Redis, DynamoDB, etc.) and queueing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS, Azure Service Bus, etc.).
• Experience with Containers and Dockerization, Kubernetes is a plus.
• Strong experience in client-side performance optimization.
• Proficiency in modern coding and design practices, such as Clean Code, SOLID principles, and TDD.
• Experience in multiple front-end platforms including iOS, Android, Web, and API services.
• Experience in a data-driven company with Big Data.
• Experience leading teams and greenfield projects.

Why Join Us?

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications.

Join us in our mission to bridge the world through travel and make an impact with your skills and passion.

Location

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

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.