Lead Software Engineer [Back End]

Job location: Singapore 

​What is the opportunity​:

Are you ready to work on mission-critical systems that serve millions of users every day? Agoda's Platform team is seeking talented developers to drive innovation and make a meaningful impact on our business and the travel industry.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and shape the future of travel. A key focus of our team is harnessing the power of Generative AI to enhance customer experience and support, making them more efficient and user-friendly.

If you're passionate about technology, innovation, and creating solutions that touch millions of lives, we’d love to hear from you!

​What You’ll Need to Succeed​ 

• 12+ years of experience developing performance-critical applications in a production environment using Scala OR Java.
• Strong RDBMS knowledge (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or other).​
• Ability to direct significant company-wide projects and sets technical vision.​
• Good command of the English language.​
• Deeply involved in making architectural decisions, setting the standard and direction for the team.​
• Implement advanced CI/CD pipelines and robust testing strategies to ensure seamless integration, deployment, and high code quality.​
• Knowledge in NoSQL, Queueing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, MSMQ), and Play framework.​
• Passion for software development and continuous improvement of your knowledge and skills.​

It’s Great if You Have​ 

• Machine Learning, GPT, prompt engineering and other AI project experience
• Candidates with JVM language experience - Scala/Java

This role is based in Singapore. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and candidates are expected to have valid work authorization in Singapore.