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Lead Software Engineer - Back End (FinTech) (Bangkok based - Relocation provided)3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsAbout AgodaAgoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cuttingedge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.Our Purpose - Bridging the World Through TravelWe believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness. We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.The OpportunityIn this role, you will not only develop robust backend systems but also architect and maintain scalable data pipelines and storage solutions that support complex data collection, processing, and analysis. Your dual expertise in backend and data engineering will play a crucial role in optimizing our financial technology solutions and driving informed business decisions through reliable data insights.In This Role, You''ll Get toThink and own the full life cycle of our products, not just a single piece of code from business requirements, technology selection, coding standards, agile development, unit and application testing, to CI/CD and proper monitoringDesign, develop and maintain platforms and data pipelines across fintechBoost System Performance: build systems that are stable, scalable, and highly performant to meet the dynamic demands of the financial landscapeWrite great code and help others write great code mentor people in your team and widerCollaborate with other teams and departmentsExceptional problemsolving skills coupled with a strategic mindset are essential. You possess the ability to adapt to new changes and the foresight to anticipate future needs. Leadership at Agoda isn''t just managing tasks but inspiring innovation and driving vision into reality.Foster CrossFunctional Collaboration: work with diverse teams to drive forward product and technology goalsShape our future team: Play a pivotal role in recruiting and onboarding exceptional talentWhat You''ll Need To Succeed10+ years of experience with strong proficiency in Java, Kotlin, Scala, or C# with a proven track record of developing highperformance applications in production settings. Insightful experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, realtime processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark), and advanced knowledge of SQL and data architecture.Thinks in systems: their edge cases, failure modes, and life cyclesUses a metricsdriven approach and can make informed decisions using dataYou are passionate about the craft of software development and constantly work to improve your knowledge and skillsExperience with Scrum/Agile development methodologiesExcellent verbal and written English communication skillsExperience with operational excellence and a deep understanding of metrics, alarms and dashboardsIt''s Great If You HaveExperience working in a modern FinTech or Payments organizationDomain knowledge in any of these areas: financial reconciliation, financial reporting, tax, payout methods like virtual credit cards or customer paymentsHandson experience working with technologies like Spark for data processing, ETLs for data pipelines and queueing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).Core engineering infrastructure tools like GitLab for source control and Continuous Integration, KubernetesExperience developing, maintaining and debugging largescale distributed systemsExperience in leading projects, initiatives and/or teams, with full ownership of the systems involvedThis position is based in Bangkok, Thailand. (Relocation package is provided)Discover More About Working At AgodaAgoda Careers Opportunity EmployerAt 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. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity 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. We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. 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