Principal Software Engineer, FinTech (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)

Agoda is an online travel booking platform that connects travelers with a vast network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, in addition to flights, activities, and more. As an integral part of Booking Holdings and headquartered in Asia, Agoda fosters a diverse work environment with over 7,100 employees from 95+ nationalities across 27 markets. The company values diversity, creativity, and collaboration, driving innovation through a culture of experimentation and ownership to enhance the customer experience. At Agoda, our purpose is to bridge the world through travel. We believe that travel enables individuals to enjoy, learn, and experience the wonders of our world, bringing people and cultures closer together to promote empathy, understanding, and happiness. Our team comprises skilled, driven professionals from around the globe who are united by a shared passion to make a positive impact in the travel industry. The Agoda Platform team is seeking developers to contribute to mission-critical systems that serve millions of users daily. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects using cutting-edge technologies, making a significant impact on our business and the travel sector. In this role, you will: - Architect and develop highly scalable, mission-critical back-end systems - Take ownership of a significant portion of Agoda's system, from the overarching vision to the bytecode level - Facilitate collaboration and cross-team projects to enhance the quality of services, code, and architecture - Provide constructive feedback, foster an inclusive engineering environment, and advocate for engineering best practices - Identify and implement optimization opportunities across the technology stack, focusing on cost, efficiency, velocity, and developer satisfaction - Demonstrate technical leadership across the organization, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders To succeed in this role, you should have: - Over 10 years of experience in software engineering roles - Hands-on experience with production services, including design, development, deployment, monitoring, and evolution - A passion for staying updated on technological advancements and open-source innovations - Strong programming skills in languages like Kotlin, Scala, Java, and C# - The ability to make informed decisions on complex projects and collaborate effectively with team members - Excellent communication skills to convey technical details to stakeholders at all levels - Knowledge of challenges and trade-offs in the entire engineering spectrum, from front-end and mobile to data and analytics - A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Desirable qualifications include: - A master's or Ph.D. in a technical field - Experience in the FinTech domain - Proficiency with Kubernetes for container orchestration and scaling - Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and practices relevant to machine learning - Proficiency in programming with Rust, C, or other low-level languages This position is based in Bangkok, Thailand, with relocation support provided. Agoda is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your application for consideration.,