Senior Backend Architect – .NET Core, DDD & Microservices

Sürat Kargo; Fatih; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Sürat Kargo is seeking an experienced backend developer to design, implement, and maintain robust backend systems and scalable services. You will own end-to-end software delivery, collaborate with analysts, architects, and other teams, and contribute to architectural decisions that improve performance and maintainability.

The role emphasizes DevOps practices, code quality, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor juniors and work across frontend/backend tasks.

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

Backend development

.NET Core

C#

Web API

EF Core

Clean Architecture

DDD

SQL databases

MS SQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Redis

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Azure/AWS

Git/GitHub/GitLab

React/Angular basics

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS SQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Redis

GitHub

GitLab

Azure

AWS

React/Angular basics

Job description

Sürat Kargo is seeking an experienced backend developer to design, implement, and maintain robust backend systems and scalable services. You will own end-to-end software delivery, collaborate with analysts, architects, and other teams, and contribute to architectural decisions that improve performance and maintainability.

The role emphasizes DevOps practices, code quality, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor juniors and work across frontend/backend tasks.