Agoda
Principal Software Engineer, Front End (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)
Agoda, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Principal Software Engineer, Front End (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)
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Principal Software Engineer, Front End (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)
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Agoda
About Agoda: 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.
Our Purpose - Bridging the World Through Travel
We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness. We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.
The Opportunity: 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.
In this role, you’ll get to:
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 the north-star vision down to the bytecode level
Enabling impactful collaboration and cross-team projects on big projects, improving the quality of services, code & architecture
Providing thoughtful feedback, nurturing an inclusive engineering environment, and championing engineering fundamentals
Identifying and implementing opportunities for optimization across the technology stack, focusing on cost, efficiency, velocity & dev happiness
Exhibiting technical leadership and conveying complex technical trade-offs to non-tech stakeholders
What you’ll Need to Succeed
Overall experience of 10+ years in engineering roles
Proven hands-on experience with owning production services with significant impact on design, development, deployment, monitoring & evolution
Curiosity, staying on the cutting-edge of technological improvements and open source advancement
Advanced proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks and state management solutions
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 standards, and SEO best practices
Can perform deep research & make decisions on complex projects; can work independently or collaboratively
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
It’s great if you have
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 prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. 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.
We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our privacy policy.
Disclaimer: We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.
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Principal Software Engineer, Front End (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)
role at
Agoda
About Agoda: 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.
Our Purpose - Bridging the World Through Travel
We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness. We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.
The Opportunity: 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.
In this role, you’ll get to:
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 the north-star vision down to the bytecode level
Enabling impactful collaboration and cross-team projects on big projects, improving the quality of services, code & architecture
Providing thoughtful feedback, nurturing an inclusive engineering environment, and championing engineering fundamentals
Identifying and implementing opportunities for optimization across the technology stack, focusing on cost, efficiency, velocity & dev happiness
Exhibiting technical leadership and conveying complex technical trade-offs to non-tech stakeholders
What you’ll Need to Succeed
Overall experience of 10+ years in engineering roles
Proven hands-on experience with owning production services with significant impact on design, development, deployment, monitoring & evolution
Curiosity, staying on the cutting-edge of technological improvements and open source advancement
Advanced proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks and state management solutions
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 standards, and SEO best practices
Can perform deep research & make decisions on complex projects; can work independently or collaboratively
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
It’s great if you have
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 prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. 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.
We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our privacy policy.
Disclaimer: We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.
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