Backend Engineering Leaders

Trendyol; Sarıyer; Hybrid; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-driven e-commerce platform is seeking a Backend Engineering Leader in Turkey. In this role, you will bridge product vision and technical execution by building robust architecture. Responsibilities include designing high-volume applications, coaching engineers, and driving operational excellence. A Bachelor's in Computer Science and 2+ years of engineering leadership experience are required. Join a diverse team in a flexible hybrid working environment offering several benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working model with flexibility

Customisable FlexBenefits budget

Well-being support

Personalized training allowance

Opportunity for growth and mentorship

Qualifications

• 2+ years leading engineering teams in fast-paced, customer-focused settings.
• Strong understanding of modern architecture and design principles.
• Business-savvy with comfort in data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain high-volume user-centric applications.
• Partner with product and design stakeholders to align goals.
• Coach and develop engineers to create psychological safety and ownership.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Problem Solving

Collaboration

Agile Methodologies

Education

BSc in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About the Team

At Trendyol Tech, our mission is to create a positive impact in our ecosystem by enabling commerce through technology.

We solve complex problems with data, creativity, and agility — always driven by real outcomes. With a culture built on learning, collaboration, and ownership, we grow together while building what’s next.

About the Role

As a Backend Engineering Leader, you will act as the bridge between our product vision and technical execution. You will create the robust and scalable architecture that powers our applications, building the foundational systems that connect our user-facing interfaces with our core business logic. You will play a key role in how we deliver a seamless and reliable user experience by guiding the development of high-performance, resilient, and secure backend services.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, deploy, maintain, and continuously improve high-volume, user-centric applications.
• Partner with product, design, and business stakeholders to align goals and roadmap.
• Coach and develop engineers to create psychological safety, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Prioritize, plan, and balance speed, quality, and risk using OKRs and clear metrics.
• Ship metrics-driven projects that apply DDD, Team Topologies, and agile best practices to deliver measurable customer impact.
• Drive operational excellence by boosting reliability, scalability, security, and cost-efficiency while aggressively reducing tech debt.
• Research new technologies, champion best practices, and cultivate a learning-first, innovation-focused culture.

Expected Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years leading engineering teams in fast-paced, customer-focused settings.
• Proven ability to drive delivery, empower teams, and set clear priorities.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of modern architecture, design principles, and technical trade-offs, with hands-on coding experience as part of your core skill set.
• Business-savvy; comfortable using data to guide decisions and demonstrate value.
• Familiarity with concepts like DDD, Team Topologies, OKRs, and agile methodologies.
• Proactive, thrives in ambiguity, removes roadblocks, and inspires high performance.

What We Offer

Hybrid working model with flexibility: a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.

Customisable FlexBenefits budget: Adjust your daily meal allowance, choose your health insurance package (and extend it to your spouse or children), and pick from additional benefits like fuel support or Trendyol shopping credits.

Well-being support: Access to location-based in-house doctors, as well as psychologist and dietitian support, and HPV vaccination provision.

Personalised training allowance and learning opportunities: Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.

Responsibility from day one: Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.

A diverse, international team: Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.

Opportunities to grow with the best: Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.

Meaningful connections beyond tasks: Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.

Take the Next Step

If this role excites you, apply today, we look forward to taking the next step with you.

Want to get to know the team better first? Explore our Career Website, LinkedIn, or YouTube to learn more about #LifeatTrendyol and how we work.