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Join us. We're hiring! See our job openings across locations, including our remote positions. 👉 https://ago-da.co/jobs724l BANGKOK TECH Staff Database Administrator (PostgreSQL Expert) Senior Database Developer (Product Support Team) Full Stack Engineering Manager Lead / Staff Full Stack Software Engineer NON-TECH Senior Finance Project Manager Senior Manager, Agoda Homes (Thailand) Executive Assistant Senior Data Analyst, People Analytics Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships (Korean speaking) CHICAGO Senior Project Manager, Partner Controls & Compliance Partner Success Manager Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack SINGAPORE Customer Experience Specialist - English Speaking Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack Regional Head of Growth Team (SSEA) KUALA LUMPUR Senior Consultant, Employee Relations Business Development Executive OSAKA Strategic Account Manager Partner Executive TOKYO Senior Manager, Agoda Homes (Japan) Director of Strategy, Operations and Analytics – North Asia Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Remote) SEOUL Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships Partner Executive GURUGRAM Product Designer  Senior Product Manager Flight Supply Manager Customer Experience Specialist Engineering Manager, Back End Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Remote) Principal Software Engineer, Back End (Remote) TAIPEI Lead Software Engineer (Remote) USA (REMOTE) Business Development Manager, Partner Programs

How is Agoda navigating the future of travel? 🌟 In the latest interview with Skift, our CEO Omri Morgenshtern, CTO Idan Zalzberg and CPO Ittai Chorev discussed how we're tackling global challenges head-on, leveraging advanced tech and fostering collaborations. They also shared the vision of seamless travel experiences with Agoda. Read more here: ago-da.co/3VIDAoU #agoda

“Own your career growth! Learn something today that will help you in the future. I joined Agoda in 2017 as a Payroll Data Management Supervisor, and in 2019, I got promoted to Payroll Data Management Manager. During that time, I was also a Compliance and Ethics ambassador for the People Team, which paved the way for my current role as a Senior IT Compliance Specialist in IT-GRC. Over the past three years, I’ve supported compliance to IT SOX audits and taken on the challenge of managing Agoda’s Annual Business Continuity Management. I’ve always enjoyed a challenge, transitioning to a new department and working style was exciting and scary for me, especially since I didn’t initially speak the IT language. However, I’ve reminded myself that whatever I had learned was all on the job when I first started in HR. With time management, dedication, and patience, I was able to adapt and excel in my new role. Moving from the People team to Tech has made me more adaptable, resilient, and creative in problem-solving. It also expanded my network and given me a more holistic view of Agoda and our people. I’ve seen a lot of successful internal career moves here. I think it’s because we like to experiment!” Jeena Marie Balagtas (she/her) is a Senior IT Compliance Specialist at Agoda. Discover more stories of internal mobility: ago-da.co/growth-li #agoda #lifeatagoda

We all love a good Out of Office (OOO) message, but which type is your favorite? Whether you prefer something professional, humorous, or tech-savvy, we want to hear from you! Cast your vote and share your go-to OOO message in the comments! Let's see which style is the winner.

Congratulations to our Supply Central Team Champions!✨ As part of the first Supply Central Recognition Week, we celebrated our colleagues with outstanding achievements and who best embodied Agoda values: Do things the right way; Move fast and be efficient; Be a scientist, experiment and measure; Take ownership and make a difference; and Be direct and respectful. Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President of Supply, presented the awards to the winners alongside team-selected recognitions and joined the homey celebration in our Bangkok office. Learn more about Agoda Values: ago-da.co/values-li 👏 Maciej Kondratowicz Kevin Jazmines Khorrapak Jitrabiab Praesukon Thanattrai Erik Shaw Sirapob Lurojruang Natthakarn (Mild) Asavarat Feras Safi DEEPANSHU YADAV Chalisa Lalynn #lifeatagoda

As June comes to a close, let's revisit our favorite moments from our Pride Month celebrations, led by the Agoda Pride community. Agoda Pride is an official Employee Resource Group (ERG) led by a dedicated team of volunteers committed to community-building and advocacy. The group's vision is to create a safe, welcoming environment where LGBTQIA+ employees and allies can thrive and bring their authentic selves to work. Read our Pride Month wrap-up: ago-da.co/pride24-li #agoda #lifeatagoda #agodapride

"Twelve years ago, I started in the Customer Experience Group (CEG) as a Customer Service Representative in Kuala Lumpur, answering calls and emails. Initially, I planned to save enough money to pursue a master's degree, but my journey at Agoda took an unexpected and rewarding turn. In 2014, I became a Learning and Development Specialist in CEG and discovered my passion for helping people grow, which led to a transition to the People team in Thailand. Moving from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok while changing departments wasn't easy, but it taught me to embrace change and 'fail forward' by seeing setbacks as stepping stones. Some of my proudest achievements are launching comprehensive learning programs available to everyone in the company that go beyond job-specific skills and helping employees develop in areas like project management and stakeholder engagement. Seeing the increased participation and the impact on employees' growth makes me incredibly happy. It's a full circle moment helping others build the tools to navigate challenges. My advice? Don't wait for others to invest in your growth—take advantage of every learning opportunity and be proactive in your career development." Ellen Trisna is a Senior Consultant, Talent Business Partner at Agoda. Discover more stories of internal mobility: ago-da.co/growth-li #agoda #lifeatagoda

See how breaking down monolithic systems and implementing OpenTelemetry has optimized our development processes at Agoda. In this blog post, Oliver Belfitt-Nash, Staff Software Engineer at Agoda, shares how we implemented this solution. 👉 Read more: ago-da.co/3RGBSD4

“Being an ally is deeply personal to me. As the son of two gay dads and proud parent of an LGBTQIA+ child, I’ve witnessed the pain that discrimination causes. Friends losing jobs, being cut off from family, being denied medical care, or facing violence just for being themselves. Being LGBTQIA+ is as natural as any other human trait. No one should have to hide who they are. I became an Executive Sponsor of the Agoda Pride Employee Resource Group to give our LGBTQIA+ staff and their families the respect and equality they deserve. The ERG drives awareness and advocates for necessary policy adjustments, ensuring that the group’s efforts are global and backed by the C-suite to make a real impact. In the past, Agodans had to get manager approval for their flexible employee benefits which cover wellness and learning. We successfully advocated to change this policy and give employees greater privacy and control over their healthcare information. Since the group’s founding, we’ve also established partnerships with local organizations like APCOM Foundation and Pride at Work Thailand, and joined the Out and Equal Summit, and helped Agoda become an official partner of Bangkok Pride. I’m very proud of what we’ve achieved so far across our offices and the world. Within this group, I’ve connected with colleagues from places still struggling with discrimination, reminding me that our work is far from done. Pride is about celebration, acknowledgment, and love for all.” Timothy Hughes is a Vice President of Corporate Development and an Agoda Pride ERG Executive Sponsor. Discover more Agoda Pride stories: ago-da.co/voices-li #agoda #lifeatagoda #agodapride