Backend Developer

Innovation has been part of Lely's DNA since its foundation in 1948. With a focus on solving farming problems, Lely has become the leader in robotics and farm management we know today with over 1,600 active patents.

Lely Turkey Software Development is based in Istanbul but delivers solutions to all of our group entities globally, developing the farm management software "Lely Horizon" that Lely farmers with over 57,000 Lely robots use in more than 50 countries.

At Lely Turkey Software Development, We work together with our Dutch colleagues using new technologies such as Cloud Computing, the latest and greatest JavaScript Frameworks, Machine Learning, Continuous Development and Continuous Integration, Container Management Platforms, Edge Computing, and Automated Testing.

Would you like to Feed The Future?

We are looking for a "Backend Developer" who can adapt to our awesome, energetic team & dynamic working atmosphere.

Come and join us

• Support the ongoing development of Horizon, Lely's farm management solution, deployed to tens of thousands of dairy farms globally.
• Obtain and maintain an in-depth understanding of dairy farm business processes.
• Implement new features and maintain the existing code base.
• Improve the overall architecture of the Horizon application, for example, through modularization.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and implement performance improvements.
• Guarantee high code quality, for example, by performing code reviews and implementing unit tests.
• Provide technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship.
• Participate in detailed project planning and design reviews.
• Translate functional requirements into technical requirements.
• Identify and disseminate "best practices" in the development and maintenance of applications and systems.
• Write technical documentation on implemented features and APIs.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Backend Engineering.

Skills: 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills (C1) in English, both written and verbal.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Open to learning new technologies.

Technical Competencies:

• Proficient in C#, ASP.NET Core, .NET Framework, and .NET Core.
• Experience working with RDBMS and NoSQL databases.
• Excellent knowledge of RESTful API development.
• Familiarity with source control tools (Git).
• Experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in Agile Scrum software development processes.
• Experience with unit testing.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ or Azure Service Bus) is a plus.
• Cloud computing experience is a plus (Azure, AWS).
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps is a plus.
• Experience developing microservices is a plus.
• Experience in low-level network development is a plus.

What do we offer?

• A job in a company culture driven by innovation that has contributed to the future of robotic farming in more than 45 countries worldwide
• Working with colleagues in the Netherlands and across the world; the opportunity to perfect your foreign language and explore different cultures daily
• Working with a friendly, creative, and dynamic team
• Space and freedom to innovate, design, and implement new ideas.
• Extensive learning & development programs; Lely Academy, Onboarding Program, Internal Training Program
• Wellbeing activities; Workshops like Breathwork, Multisport Card etc;
• Time for socializing; Indoor & outdoor social events, monthly happy hours, Connection Clubs
• Comprehensive private health insurance
• Company-contributed private pension (BES)
• 3 additional paid leave days every year
• Breakfast and snacks during the day
• Annual training budget
• Communication allowance
• Commuting allowance
• Team activities budget
• Special gifts for employees

Our Working Model: Hybrid & flexible working hours

If you're looking for a company where you will be challenged, respected, valued and that's invested in your personal development, this is a great opportunity for you.