Junior Software Developer

Job Description

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of backend services and APIs.
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases to ensure efficient data storage and management.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, quality assurance engineers, and product owners.
• Debug and troubleshoot application issues, optimizing performance where necessary.
• Continuously learn and implement best coding practices, security standards, and testing methodologies.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

• Familiarity with backend programming in C# and .NET development.

Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills (C1) in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to focus on customer needs when making decisions, communicating, and working within Agile Scrum processes.
• Open to feedback and quick to adapt.
• Enthusiastic about learning new technologies and applying analytical thinking.
• Collaborative team player, ensuring agreed actions are executed effectively.

Technical Competencies:

• Understanding of RESTful APIs and web services, with a strong eagerness to learn.
• Basic knowledge of databases and SQL query writing.
• Familiarity with unit testing and test automation.
• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Awareness of cloud environments like Azure, AWS, or GCP (bonus).
• Understanding of networking, security, and secure coding practices.

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Basic understanding of containerization (Docker) or CI/CD pipelines.
• Internship experience or personal projects related to backend development.
• Additional Information

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.

Company Description
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 "Junior Software Developer" who can adapt to our awesome, energetic team & dynamic working atmosphere.

Come and join us!