Senior Lead Software Engineer, Front End

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Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

Agoda is looking for developers optimizing user interfaces that enhance the user experience for millions of travelers worldwide. This position requires a deep understanding of front-end development principles, a passion for crafting exceptional user experiences, and expertise in various front-end technologies. You will have the chance to work on innovative projects, using cutting-edge technologies, and make a significant impact on our business and the travel industry.

• Architecting and developing high-performance, cross-platform web applications
• Leading the design and implementation of Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) services
• Establishing and enforcing best practices for front-end testing and quality assurance
• Driving initiatives to optimize Core Web Vitals and overall application performance
• Owning a big chunk of Agoda's system from vision to bytecode level
• Facilitating impactful collaboration and cross-team projects on large-scale initiatives
• Providing thoughtful feedback and nurturing an inclusive engineering environment, championing engineering fundamentals
• Identifying opportunities for optimization across the technology stack focusing on cost, efficiency, velocity, and developer happiness
• Exhibiting technical leadership and communicating trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders

• 10+ years of engineering experience
• Hands-on ownership of production services with significant impact on design, development, deployment, monitoring, and evolution
• Curiosity and staying on the cutting edge of technology and open source
• Advanced proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks and state management
• Deep understanding of cross-platform development challenges and solutions
• Extensive experience with Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) patterns and micro-frontend architecture
• Expert-level knowledge of front-end testing methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Proven track record of optimizing applications for Core Web Vitals and web performance
• Strong understanding of web security, accessibility, and SEO best practices
• Ability to conduct deep research and make decisions on complex projects; comfortable working independently or as part of a team
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical details to stakeholders at all levels
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• A Master's or Ph.D. in a technical field
• Deep understanding of React and state managers (Redux, Zustand, Valtio)
• Experience with C# and .NET Core
• Experience with Kotlin or other JVM languages

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

Equal Opportunity Employer. At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We are committed to providing 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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