Senior Software Developer

About Us

Innovation is 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 45 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 "Senior Software Developer"  who can adapt to our awesome, energetic team & dynamic working atmosphere.

Come and join us!

• Supporting the ongoing development of Horizon, Lely’s farm management solution, that is deployed to 10s of thousands of dairy farms across the globe.
• Obtaining and maintaining an in-depth understanding of dairy farm business processes
• Implementing new features and maintaining the existing code base
• Improving the overall architecture of the Horizon application by for example modularization
• Identifying performance bottlenecks and implementing performance improvements
• Guaranteeing high code quality by for example performing code reviews and implementing unit tests
• Providing technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship
• Participating in detailed project planning and design reviews
• Translating functional requirements into technical requirements
• Identifying and disseminating “best practice” in development and maintenance of applications and systems
• Writing technical documentation on implemented features and APIs

A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

7+ years as a backend developer.

Proficient in C# and .NET development.

Strong knowledge of RESTful API development.

Experience with both RDBMS and NoSQL databases.

Skilled in unit testing and test automation (Playwright preferred).

Familiarity with version control systems like Git (GitLab preferred).

Exposure to Angular frontend development is a significant advantage.

Understanding of cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP is a bonus.

Knowledge of networking, security, and secure coding practices.

Experience in a microservices or modular monolith setup is beneficial.

Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.

Exposure to message services like RabbitMQ or Azure Service Bus is a plus.

Must learn quickly to determine other areas that may be impacted by our changes. T-shaped.

What do we offer?

• A job in a company culture driven by innovation where is 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 on a daily basis
• 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, and personal annual budget for each employee,
• Wellbeing programs; fitAtLely / Workshops like Breathwork, mindfulness, yoga etc;
• Time for socializing; Online & outdoor social events, barbeque parties at our terrace, billiards during your lunch break, Lely Family Day, and more
• Private health insurance
• Company-contributed private pension (BES)
• 3 additional paid leave days every year
• Gift certificate for your birthday
• Personal annual training budget
• Communication allowance
• Commuting allowance
• Breakfast, lunch, and snacks all day long
• Newborn gift, wedding gift, Lely T-Shirts and Sweatshirts and much more..

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!