Backend Developer Specialist

Sürat Kargo; Fatih; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sürat Kargo is seeking an experienced Backend Software Engineer to design and maintain scalable backend systems, with strong .NET Core and C# skills. You will own end-to-end development, collaborate across teams, and contribute to architecture decisions in a fast-paced delivery environment.

The role requires 5+ years in backend development, proficiency in MS SQL, and experience with microservices, Elasticsearch, Redis, and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in backend software development.
• Strong expertise in .NET Core, C#, Web API, and Entity Framework Core.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with Clean Architecture and Domain Driven Design (DDD) principles.
• Proven experience in designing scalable, high-performance, and maintainable backend systems.
• Strong proficiency in MS SQL (required); experience with PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch, including indexing, search optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience working with Redis and other distributed systems concepts (caching strategies, pub/sub, data consistency).
• Good knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS is an advantage.
• Proficient in Git-based version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab).
• Basic knowledge of React or Angular is a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and architectural decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Proactive, ownership-driven, and results-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English, capable of working with global and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend and/or frontend applications aligned with business objectives.
• Take ownership of end-to-end software development lifecycle — including analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborate closely with business analysts, architects, project managers, and other development teams to deliver effective and innovative solutions.
• Participate in architectural design and decision-making processes to ensure system scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Conduct code reviews to uphold coding standards, best practices, and maintain code quality across projects.
• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, technical risks, and system inefficiencies.
• Mentor junior developers and support their technical growth through guidance and code reviews.
• Engage in DevOps, CI/CD, and automation practices to enhance deployment efficiency and reliability.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and design patterns, continuously bringing innovation into the development cycle.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure delivery of clean, testable, and high-quality code within defined timelines.

Skills

C#/.NET

Web API

Entity Framework

DDD principles

Microservices

REST APIs

Azure

AWS

MS SQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Redis

Git

React

English

Architectural design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering / Software Engineering or related field

Tools

MS SQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Redis

Git

React

Angular

Azure

AWS

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in backend software development
• Strong expertise in .NET Core, C#, Web API, and Entity Framework Core
• Solid understanding and practical experience with Clean Architecture and Domain Driven Design (DDD) principles
• Proven experience in designing scalable, high-performance, and maintainable backend systems
• Strong proficiency in MS SQL (required); experience with PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB is a plus
• Hands‑on experience with Elasticsearch, including indexing, search optimization, and performance tuning
• Experience working with Redis and other distributed systems concepts (caching strategies, pub/sub, data consistency)
• Good knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS is an advantage
• Proficient in Git‑based version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab)
• Basic knowledge of React or Angular is a plus
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and architectural decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Proactive, ownership‑driven, and results‑oriented mindset
• Fluent in English, capable of working with global and cross‑functional teams

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend and/or frontend applications aligned with business objectives,
• Take ownership of end-to-end software development lifecycle — including analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance,
• Collaborate closely with business analysts, architects, project managers, and other development teams to deliver effective and innovative solutions,
• Participate in architectural design and decision‑making processes to ensure system scalability, performance, and maintainability,
• Conduct code reviews to uphold coding standards, best practices, and maintain code quality across projects,
• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, technical risks, and system inefficiencies,
• Mentor junior developers and support their technical growth through guidance and code reviews,
• Engage in DevOps, CI/CD, and automation practices to enhance deployment efficiency and reliability,
• Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and design patterns, continuously bringing innovation into the development cycle,
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure delivery of clean, testable, and high-quality code within defined timelines.