Lead Software Engineer - Front End (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)
About the role
As a Lead Software Engineer (Front End) at Agoda, you will drive the technological evolution of our front-end systems. You will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and optimizing user interfaces that enhance the user experience for millions of travelers worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of highly distributed, large-scale front-end applications.
- Drive collaboration with product managers, product designers, and engineers to design, implement, and improve scalable applications and services.
- Serve as a front-end expert on large-scale projects, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
- Hands-on development of proof of concepts and evaluation of new technologies.
- Implement technical, strategic decisions in cross-functional teams.
- Leading in building a culture that optimizes applications using best practices for performance.
- Maintain coding standards and stay up-to-date to industry and technology development.
- Part of strategic discussion relating to Agoda's future technology directions and development practices.
- Contribute to the professional development of the team.
Requirements
- 12+ years of software development experience in building large scale web applications, with a minimum of 3 years in a Tech Lead role.
- Proven experience designing, building, improving, and operating high-performance, scalable front-end systems.
- Extensive experience with client-side technologies & modern frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, React).
- Eager to work in multiple programming languages and frameworks, constantly striving to raise technical excellence.
- Experience mentoring and growing Senior and Staff engineers through thorough and convincing communication.
- Provides technical direction within and across groups by leading projects and building systems with company-wide impact.
- Strong understanding of the business and how their systems impact the bottom line; able to redirect the team based on business priorities.
- Constantly read and learn, moving Agoda forward technically, influencing other teams, and proactively improving others.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of physical architecture at scale, building resilience and highly available solutions.
- Strong experience in all aspects of client-side performance optimization.
- Proficiency in modern coding and design practices (e.g., Clean Code, SOLID principals, TDD).
- Knowledge of back-end technologies and how they integrate with front-end systems.
Skills
- Expertise in client-side technologies and modern frameworks.
- Experience in large-scale web application development.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Technical acumen and ability to influence team direction.
- Understanding of business impact and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Work-life balance initiatives.
- Health and wellness programs.
Pay
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
- Full-time position.
Benefits
- Health insurance.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee assistance program.
- Flexible spending accounts.
Agoda
At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world. Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide. No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.