Senior Lead Software Engineer, Front End (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)

About Agoda: Agoda is an online travel booking platform that offers accommodations, flights, and more to travelers worldwide. With a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties, as well as flights, activities, and more, we aim to connect individuals with diverse travel options. As part of Booking Holdings and based in Asia, our team of 7,100+ employees from 95+ nationalities across 27 markets fosters a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. Through a culture of experimentation and ownership, we continuously innovate to enhance the travel experiences of our customers. Purpose: Our purpose at Agoda is to bridge the world through travel. We believe that travel enables people to enjoy, learn, and experience the wonders of the world, bringing individuals and cultures closer together and promoting empathy, understanding, and happiness. As a skilled, driven, and diverse team united by a passion for making an impact, we harness innovative technologies and strong partnerships to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone. The Opportunity: Agoda is seeking developers to optimize user interfaces that enhance the experience of millions of travelers globally. This role requires a deep understanding of front-end development principles, a dedication to crafting exceptional user experiences, and expertise in various front-end technologies. As a part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects, utilize cutting-edge technologies, and drive significant impact on our business and the travel industry. In this role, you will be responsible for: - 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 significant portion of Agoda's system from the overarching vision to the bytecode level - Facilitating collaboration and cross-team projects to enhance the quality of our services, code, and architecture - Providing constructive feedback, fostering an inclusive engineering environment, and championing engineering fundamentals to bring out the best in fellow engineers - Identifying and implementing optimization opportunities across the technology stack with a focus on cost, efficiency, velocity, and developer satisfaction - Demonstrating technical leadership across the organization by communicating complex technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders such as business owners and C-suite executives What you'll Need to Succeed: To succeed in this role, you should have: - Over 10 years of experience in engineering roles - Proven hands-on experience in owning production services with a significant impact on design, development, deployment, monitoring, and evolution - Curiosity and a commitment to staying abreast of technological advancements and open-source innovations - 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 - A proven track record of optimizing applications for Core Web Vitals and web performance - Strong understanding of web security, accessibility standards, and SEO best practices - The ability to conduct in-depth research and make decisions on complex projects, working both independently and collaboratively - Strong communication skills, with the capability to explain complex technical details to stakeholders at all levels - A 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 Location: This position is based in Bangkok, Thailand (Relocation Provided). Equal Opportunity Employer: Agoda is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Note: We will keep your application on file for future vacancies and offer the option to have your details removed upon request. For more information, please refer to our privacy policy. Recruitment Agencies: Agoda does not accept third-party resumes. Please refrain from sending resumes to our jobs alias, Agoda employees, or any other organizational location. Agoda is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Thank you for considering a career at Agoda. Join us in bridging the world through travel.,