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Agave Games

<div>
 
 At
 
 Agave Games
 
 , we create games that reach and inspire millions of players around the world. We&rsquo;re a passionate, product-driven studio with a sharp focus on quality, creativity, and player satisfaction. As we grow, we&rsquo;re expanding our backend team with individuals who care deeply about building exceptional products and robust systems.
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a
 
 Software Engineer
 
 who is proactive, curious, and eager to grow. You&rsquo;ll work closely with fellow backend engineers, game developers, product managers, and data &amp; growth teams to build and scale the systems that power our games. If you&rsquo;re someone who learns fast, loves solving technical challenges, and thrives in collaborative environments, we want to meet you!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design, build, and maintain
 
 scalable backend systems
 
 that power live game operations and internal tools
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and optimize
 
 low-latency
 
 ,
 
 high-throughput APIs
 
 and services to support gameplay and growth functions
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to
 
 data pipelines
 
 ,
 
 dashboards
 
 , and tools that help teams make smarter, faster decisions
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with technologies like
 
 PostgreSQL
 
 ,
 
 Redis
 
 ,
 
 Kafka
 
 ,
 
 Docker
 
 , and
 
 Kubernetes
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate cross-functionally with product, game development, data, and growth teams.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proficiency in at least one backend language, especially
 
 Java
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Basic understanding of
 
 RESTful APIs
 
 ,
 
 data modeling
 
 , and
 
 cloud-based systems
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with
 
 relational databases
 
 (especially
 
 PostgreSQL
 
 ) and
 
 NoSQL/Redis
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Great communication and collaboration skills; kind, curious, and open to feedback.
 </li>
 <li>
 A proactive mindset; comfortable asking questions, proposing ideas, and diving into new challenges
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Nice-to-Haves
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Exposure to or interest in
 
 Spring Boot, Kafka
 
 ,
 
 Docker
 
 ,
 
 Kubernetes
 
 , or cloud-native infrastructure
 </li>
 <li>
 Curiosity about
 
 game development
 
 or
 
 real-time systems
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Side projects, open-source contributions, or gaming-related development experience
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Life at Agave Games
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Real impact,
 
 work on live systems used by players and teams
 </li>
 <li>
 
 A front-row seat
 
 to learn how scalable game backends are built and operated
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Private health insurance
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Chef-prepared meals
 
 and healthy snacks, served all day, daily in the office
 </li>
 <li>
 
 On-site gym access
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Relocation support
 
 , if needed
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Fun, inclusive team events
 
 and a strong sense of camaraderie
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Central Istanbul office
 
 with easy public transportation access
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 At Agave Games, we prioritize the protection of your privacy and data security. Your personal information is handled with the highest level of confidentiality during the recruitment process. For more information, please review our
 
 Privacy Policy
 
 .
 
</div>

Software Engineer

Monitize AI

<div>EgoPlay is a gamified platform where users record POV videos with smart glasses to complete tasks, earn rewards, and power robotics research. The platform is live with wallet login, KYC, video upload pipelines, task/reward mechanics, and NFT-based features. Next, we&rsquo;re adding gamification systems (XP, streaks, skill trees) and scaling up. We&rsquo;re looking for a Full-Stack Engineer to accelerate development and help us ship features faster.
Requirements<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You&rsquo;ll Do</h3><ul>
<li>Build and ship end-to-end features across our Next.js frontend and Supabase backend.</li>
<li>Extend the task/reward system (tasks, task_submissions, submission_reward_logs) with reviewer/admin dashboards and new reward mechanics.</li>
<li>Improve video upload &amp; validation flows (resumable uploads, duration/fps checks, secure storage).</li>
<li>Strengthen Supabase schema &amp; RLS policies to keep user data and rewards secure.</li>
<li>Develop integrations with KYC providers, storage/transcoding services, and blockchain APIs.</li>
<li>Contribute to NFT features (nfts, breed_logs, mint_logs) and wallet interactions.</li>
<li>Implement background jobs &amp; queues for reward distribution, media processing, and KYC updates.</li>
<li>Add gamification features (XP, streaks, badges, skill trees) in both frontend UI and Supabase schema.</li>
<li>Maintain high engineering standards with clean CI/CD, testing, logging, and monitoring.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Must-Have Skills (3&ndash;5+ years)</h3><ul>
<li>Frontend:</li>
<li><ul><li>TypeScript, React/Next.js (SSR/ISR), TailwindCSS.</li>
<li>State/data handling (React Query, Context/Zustand).</li>
</ul></li><li>Backend:</li>
<li><ul><li>Supabase (Postgres schema design, migrations, RLS policies, Auth, Storage, Edge Functions).</li>
<li>Node.js/Deno APIs; secure webhook handling (idempotency, retries).</li>
</ul></li><li>Data handling:</li>
<li><ul><li>Strong SQL/Postgres (joins, indexes, constraints).</li>
<li>Designing relational schemas for dynamic applications.</li>
</ul></li><li>Integrations:</li>
<li><ul><li>Wallet connect (ethers/viem/wagmi), signature verification.</li>
<li>APIs for KYC, storage, video services, payments.</li>
</ul></li><li>Security:</li>
<li><ul><li>Role-based access control (RLS).</li>
<li>Input validation (Zod/Yup).</li>
<li>Secure handling of external webhooks.</li>
</ul></li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Who You Are</h3><ul>
<li>3&ndash;5+ years in full-stack product engineering.</li>
<li>Comfortable owning features across frontend, backend, and database.</li>
<li>Strong with Supabase/Postgres.</li>
<li>Obsessed with clean, secure data flows (RLS, idempotent jobs).</li>
<li>Thrives in a fast-moving startup (iterate weekly, ship features quickly).</li></ul></div>

Full Stack Engineer

UR WORK

UR Work, vardiyal&#305; ekipler i&ccedil;in geli&#351;tirilmi&#351;, mobil &ouml;ncelikli ve &ccedil;ok dilli bir i&#351; g&uuml;c&uuml; y&ouml;netim platformudur. Platformumuz; vardiya planlama, g&ouml;rev y&ouml;netimi ve ger&ccedil;ek zamanl&#305; ileti&#351;imi tek bir platformda birle&#351;tirerek i&#351;letmelere verimlilik kazand&#305;r&#305;r.Pozisyon Hakk&#305;nda &#304;stanbul&rsquo;da ofisten &ccedil;al&#305;&#351;acak, tam zamanl&#305; ve deneyimli bir Backend Developer ar&#305;yoruz. Bu rolde, platformun sunucu taraf&#305; geli&#351;tirmesinden sorumlu olacak, g&uuml;venli, performansl&#305; ve &ouml;l&ccedil;eklenebilir altyap&#305;lar kuracaks&#305;n&#305;z.Sorumluluklar<ul><li>Backend servislerini geli&#351;tirmek ve s&uuml;rd&uuml;rmek</li><li>API&rsquo;leri tasarlamak ve frontend ile entegrasyonu sa&#287;lamak</li><li>Ger&ccedil;ek zamanl&#305; ileti&#351;im (WebSocket, WebRTC) altyap&#305;lar&#305;n&#305; kurmak</li><li>Veritaban&#305; tasar&#305;m&#305; ve optimizasyonu yapmak</li><li>Docker ve bulut altyap&#305;lar&#305;nda uygulamay&#305; &ouml;l&ccedil;eklenebilir hale getirmek</li><li>Performans sorunlar&#305;n&#305; analiz edip &ccedil;&ouml;zmek</li></ul>Aranan Nitelikler<ul><li>4+ y&#305;l profesyonel yaz&#305;l&#305;m geli&#351;tirme deneyimi</li><li>Node.js veya benzeri backend teknolojilerinde uzmanl&#305;k</li><li>PostgreSQL / SQL veritaban&#305; y&ouml;netiminde deneyim</li><li>API tasar&#305;m&#305; ve entegrasyonu konusunda tecr&uuml;be</li><li>Docker ve AWS/Azure/GCP gibi bulut servislerinde bilgi sahibi</li><li>WebRTC veya ger&ccedil;ek zamanl&#305; ileti&#351;im teknolojileri avantajd&#305;r</li><li>Analitik d&uuml;&#351;&uuml;nme, problem &ccedil;&ouml;zme ve ekip &ccedil;al&#305;&#351;mas&#305;na yatk&#305;nl&#305;k</li></ul>Sunulanlar<ul><li>Modern SaaS projesinin backend mimarisine katk&#305; f&#305;rsat&#305;</li><li>Global &ouml;l&ccedil;ekte b&uuml;y&uuml;meyi hedefleyen SaaS &uuml;r&uuml;n&uuml;nde yer alma f&#305;rsat&#305;</li><li>Modern SaaS projesinde yaz&#305;l&#305;m mimarisine katk&#305; f&#305;rsat&#305;</li></ul>&#304;&#351; T&uuml;r&uuml;: Tam zamanl&#305;Maa&#351;: 45.000,00TRY - 100.000,00TRY ayl&#305;kE&#287;itim:<ul><li>&Uuml;niversite (Tercih edilir)</li></ul>Deneyim:<ul><li>Yaz&#305;l&#305;m: 4 y&#305;l (Zorunlu)</li><li>Flutter: 4 y&#305;l (Tercih edilir)</li></ul>

Backend Developer

Qlub

<div>Who are we? 
Qlub is revolutionizing the dining experience with ultra-fast, seamless payment solutions. Our technology enables customers to pay in seconds by scanning a QR code &ndash; no app download required. From Pay-at-Table QR payments and Digital Menus to Order-and-Pay tech, Payment Links, and SoftPOS terminals, Qlub streamlines the entire payment process, making it faster and more convenient for both diners and restaurants. Plus, splitting the bill with friends has never been easier!
We help restaurants focus on what they do best: providing exceptional dining experiences. By removing payment hassles, we increase table turnover and improve operational efficiency, boosting profits. Features like analytics, instant tipping and reviews, and automated accounting empower restaurants to thrive in today&rsquo;s digital-first world. 
The Role 
We're looking for a Backend Developer to support the development of panel platforms.
You'll work on payment integrations, dashboards, order flows, table management, review systems, and more. Your work will directly impact the experience of both diners and restaurant staff.
You&rsquo;ll be responsible for:<ul>
<li>Developing backend services and APIs</li>
<li>Collaborating with frontend, design, and product teams</li>
<li>Writing clean, efficient, well-documented code</li>
<li>Participating in code reviews</li>
<li>Troubleshooting, debugging, and improving system performance</li>
<li>Managing notification and email systems</li> 
</ul> 
We're looking for someone with:<ul>
<li>3&ndash;5 years of backend development experience</li>
<li>Solid TypeScript and Node.js knowledge</li>
<li>Experience with NestJS or similar frameworks (Express, Fastify)</li>
<li>Experience working with PostgreSQL</li>
<li>Working knowledge of Redis</li>
<li>Understanding of RESTful API best practices</li>
<li>Exposure to CI/CD workflows</li>
<li>Awareness of security, rate-limiting, and performance optimization</li>
Basic understanding of job/message queues (e.g., BullMQ) 
<li>
</li></ul>Why join qlub?<ul>
<li>Be part of an exciting, fast-paced environment, where you can grow the business from an early-stage start-up into a global organization;</li>
<li>Drive growth and tailoring of fast-evolving new products and features;</li>
<li>Work with highly motivated people, enthusiastic about improving the customer experience at table-service restaurants.</li> 
</ul> 
Sounds like you? Are you excited by this opportunity? If so, &ldquo;Apply now&rdquo;.</div>

Amaris Consulting

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 We are seeking a talented and motivated
 
 Java Developer
 
 to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building scalable and maintainable backend systems using
 
 Spring Framework
 
 and
 
 Microservice architecture
 
 . This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects in a collaborative and international environment.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and manage microservice-based architectures
 </li>
 <li>
 Write clean, testable, and efficient code
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with frontend developers, QA teams, and product owners
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
 </li>
 <li>
 Follow Agile development practices and contribute to continuous improvement
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Solid experience in Java development
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and related technologies
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with REST APIs and microservice architectures
 </li>
 <li>
 Basic knowledge of databases (SQL/NoSQL)
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git)
 </li>
 <li>
 English proficiency at B1+ level or above (written and verbal)
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 If you're ready to contribute to high-quality backend systems with modern Java technologies, apply now and Join us in a hybrid role from our Istanbul office, combining remote flexibility with on-site collaboration.
 
 
 
 Amaris Consulting is committed to promoting diversity within its workforce and to creating an inclusive work environment. We review applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic. Special consideration will be given to candidates with disabilities.
 
</div>

Java Developer (Hybrid)

Trendyol

<div><div><div>ABOUT THE TEAM</div><div></div><div> 
We&rsquo;re shaping the future of financial technology at Trendyol.</div><div>
As Trendyol&rsquo;s technology teams, we&rsquo;re not only building for today we&rsquo;re designing the financial experiences of tomorrow. From payment infrastructure and digital wallets to smart credit systems and personalized financial services, we create solutions that empower millions of users across our ecosystem.</div><div>
With Trendyol Pay, we enable fast, secure, and seamless payment journeys. Through Trendyol Finance, we develop inclusive and accessible products that simplify financial decisions.</div><div></div><div> 
We are united by a shared purpose:To create a positive impact in our ecosystem by enabling commerce through technology</div><div></div><div> 
ABOUT THE ROLE</div><div>
As a Backend Developer at Trendyol, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining the core systems that power our products and services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that millions of users rely on every day. Leveraging modern technologies and best practices, you will help shape our backend architecture, ensure seamless integration with other services, and continuously improve our platforms to meet the evolving needs of our customers.</div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Expected Qualifications</h3><ul><li><ul><li>
Team Player: Humble, lifelong learner with a customer-first mindset.</li><li>
Practical Knowledge: Proficient in OOP, Design Patterns, Clean Code, Software Craftsmanship culture, Refactoring, Unit, and Integration Testing.</li><li>
Experience: 2+ years of experience in at least one of the following languages: Java, Go, C#, Scala, Kotlin, Node.js.</li><li>
Database Management: Experience with relational/non-relational Database Management Systems such as PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Couchbase, etc.</li><li>
Messaging Patterns: Experience with messaging patterns like saga, outbox, and message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.</li><li>
CI/CD Experience: Proficient in Continuous Delivery and Continuous Integration, familiar with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform.</li><li>
Backend Services: Experience in building backend services using mainstream frameworks.</li><li>
Agile Mindset: Agile-minded team player with strong communication skills.</li><li>
Distributed Systems: Preferably experienced in fault-tolerant and loosely coupled distributed architectures.</li><li>
Containerized Experience: Experience with Kubernetes, observability, monitoring, and resource optimization is a significant plus.</li><li>
Language Skills: Good command of written and spoken English.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div>What We Offer</div><div>
A hybrid working model with flexibility &mdash; a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.</div><div>
A customizable FlexBenefits budget &mdash; 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.</div><div>
Comprehensive wellbeing support &mdash; Take advantage of our extended health package, which includes annual mini health screenings, access to location-based in-house doctors, psychologist and dietitian support, and HPV vaccination coverage.</div><div>
Personalized training allowance and learning opportunities &mdash; 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.</div><div>
Responsibility from day one &mdash; Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.</div><div>
A diverse, international team &mdash; Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.</div><div>
Opportunities to grow with the best &mdash; Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.</div><div>
Meaningful connections beyond tasks &mdash; Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.</div><div></div><div> 
Take the Next Step</div><div>
If this role excites you, apply now and let&rsquo;s take the next step together.</div><div>
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.</div></div></div>

oBilet

<div>Founded in 2012, Obilet.com is a leading travel and tourism platform offering comprehensive services, including bus, flight, and ferry ticketing, along with hotel bookings and car rentals.
As the undisputed market leader in Turkey across both B2B and B2C segments, the platform supports bus carriers with its best-in-class SaaS Inventory Management System (IMS), attracts 25 million monthly visitors, and boasts 15 million app downloads.
Projected to mediate over 50 million transactions in 2025, Obilet is expanding internationally to become one of the largest global players in the travel tech industry.
Main responsibilities will include:<ul><li>
As a backend developer, you will take end-to-end responsibility for developing and delivering new features of obilet.com's B2B applications and business API along with the current system's maintenance</li><li>
Contributing to design and development phases for obilet application's B2B backend and SOAP and Restful business API</li><li>
Identifying, investigating, and implementing applicable solutions to business requirements</li><li>
Ensure obilet B2B application and business API meet current standards &amp; accessibility requirements</li><li>
Following industry best practices in design and product development, also taking initiative in recommending possible enhancements</li></ul> 
To be successful in this role, you need to have:<ul><li>
BS degree in Computer, Electronics Engineering or equivalent departments</li><li>
2+ years of experience in developing and maintaining products with real-world usage in .Net Framework and .Net Core</li><li>
Experience in web services - RESTful services with .NET Core API and Soap Xml web services with .Net Framework</li><li>
Experience in developing web applications with critical mobile compatibility and cross-browser compatibility requirements</li><li>
Experience in web services - RESTful services with ASP NetWeb API and Soap Xml web services with .Net Framework</li><li>
Good knowledge of MSSQL Server</li><li>
Experience with Docker, AWS Services, Elastic Cache, Open Search, SQS, RDL Reporting Tool is a plus</li><li>
Devops, CI-CD experience, Version Control Tool (Git/Github)</li><li>
Strong English skills to follow the technical literature is a plus</li></ul>
What we offer:
 Remote Working: We work remotely, but our offices are always open for us
 Birthday Leave: In the month of our birthday, we can take a day off on any day we choose
 Flexible Working Hours: On the days we come to the office, we set our own start time with our flexible working model
 Happy Hours &amp; Company Events: With our New Year&rsquo;s Event, #obiletfest and Happy Hours, we not only strive for success but also have a lot of fun along the way
 Self-Development: Your growth is our focus, with access to online learning platforms like Udemy and various training programs designed to support your professional development
 Best-in-class Teammates: We are all the best in our fields and we are confident about it
 No Dress Code: We have no dress code. We can set the trend in our office with our style<ul><li>Free Snacks &amp; Drinks: Surprise breakfasts, desserts and fruits might be waiting for us in our office</li></ul></div>

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