Staff Software Engineer (FinTech) - Back End (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)

About the role

In 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust backend systems
• Architect and maintain scalable data pipelines and storage solutions
• Optimize financial technology solutions
• Drive informed business decisions through reliable data insights
• Design, develop, and maintain platforms and data pipelines across fintech
• Boost system performance: build systems that are stable, scalable, and highly performant
• Collaborate with other teams and departments

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with strong proficiency in Java, Kotlin, Scala, or C# with a proven track record of developing high-performance applications in production settings
• Insightful experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, real-time processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark), and advanced knowledge of SQL and data architecture
• Uses a metrics driven approach and can make informed decisions using data
• Passionate about the craft of software development and constantly work to improve your knowledge and skills
• Exceptional problem-solving skills coupled with a strategic mindset
• Leadership at Agoda isn’t just managing tasks but inspiring innovation and driving vision into reality
• Foster cross-functional collaboration: work with diverse teams to drive forward product and technology goals
• Shape our future team: Play a pivotal role in recruiting and onboarding exceptional talent

Qualifications

• Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Experience with operational excellence and a deep understanding of metrics, alarms and dashboards

Skills

• Java, Kotlin, Scala, or C#
• Big data technologies like Hadoop, real-time processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark)
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and data architecture
• Metrics driven approach
• Scrum/Agile development methodologies
• Operational excellence

Benefits

No benefits information provided.

Pay

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Schedule

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Additional Information

This position is based in Bangkok, Thailand (Relocation Provided).