Summer Internship 2024 Software Engineer Intern, Back End

The Programme 

Summer Internship Period:  
 
Our internship period for this role is from May 27 to August 2, 2024. During this time, interns will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in our dynamic engineering environment, contributing to various projects and gaining valuable hands-on experience.  
 
Additionally, outstanding interns may be considered for potential extensions or full-time positions. The expected application timeline is as below;  

• Application Period – December 2023 till February 2024 
• Assessment Period – January 2024 till March 2024 
• Interview Period – January 2024 till March 2024 
• Offer Period – April 2024 till May 2024
• Start of Internship – May 2024 till August 2024  

If the internship period is not suitable for you, please consider applying for the cooperative internship which offers more flexible timings. 
 
The IT Infrastructure team operates all networks, servers, and storage platforms used to deliver services to Agoda’s customers. We support every product within the company, working with a wide range of systems and technology stacks.  
 
As part of the IT Infrastructure team, you’ll be working with over 25,000 server instances, one of the largest OpenStack private clouds in Asia, sophisticated Kubernetes-based compute engines, and a data platform capable of transporting and ingesting millions of data messages per second.  
 
Each of these opportunities – coupled with an open work environment – are a great way to gain experience on a modern and dynamic platform, constantly evolving to adapt to changes in the business landscape. 

What You Will Do

 The Opportunity: 
 
Our infrastructure team in Bangkok is searching for a Software Development Intern to help us build and manage our infrastructure.   
 
We are looking for somebody interested in infrastructure system management, coding scripts and toolkits to interface and manage our core infrastructure components (OpenStack, Ceph, Kubernetes, etc.). 
 
Responsibilities/Key skills: 

• Design and development of automation toolsets to help drive efficiency in Agoda’s IT infrastructure. 
• Conducts performance tuning and troubleshooting investigations. 

Required Skills and Abilities 

• Currently studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or any related fields. 
• Some year of programming experience, at university level (any background). 
• Competent in one or more common languages: Python, GoLang, ruby, JavaScript, bash, PowerShell. 
• High sense of ownership and willingness to learn. 
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, with a creative and analytical mindset. 

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 more than 3.6 million accommodations globally.  
 
Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 6,000+ employees representing 90+ nationalities 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.