At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of large-scale front-end applications for millions of users.
- Company: Agoda, a global leader in travel technology with a diverse and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Relocation support, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of travel technology in Bangkok.
- Qualifications: 12+ years in software development, with strong front-end expertise and leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 118800 - 145200 $ per year.
Overview
Lead Software Engineer – Front End (Bangkok based, Relocation provided) at Agoda.
As a Lead Software Engineer (Front End), you will drive the technological evolution of Agoda's front-end systems, architecting, implementing, and optimizing user interfaces for millions of travelers worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of highly distributed, large-scale front-end applications.
- Drive collaboration with product managers, 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.
- Lead in building a culture that optimizes applications using best practices for performance.
- Maintain coding standards and stay up-to-date with industry and technology developments.
- Contribute to strategic discussions related to Agoda's future technology directions and development practices.
- Contribute to the professional development of the team.
Qualifications
- 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 and modern frameworks (e. g., Java Script, Type Script, 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 systems impact the bottom line; able to redirect the team based on business priorities.
- Constantly learning, moving Agoda forward technically, influencing other teams, and proactively improving others.
- Nice to have
- 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, and TDD.
- Knowledge of back-end technologies and how they integrate with front-end systems.
- Location
This position is based in Bangkok, Thailand (Relocation Provided).
Equal Opportunity
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We provide 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.
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Disclaimer
We do not accept unsolicited third-party or agency submissions.
If we receive unsolicited CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.
Lead Software Engineer - Front End (Bangkok based, Relocation provided) in Melbourne employer: Agoda
Agoda is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Bangkok where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a focus on employee growth, our Senior Product Managers enjoy hands-on involvement in product development, access to dedicated engineering resources, and the opportunity to influence Agoda's strategic direction. Join us to be part of a diverse team that values creativity and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the travel tech industry.
