
Lead Software Engineer, React
iyzico
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Istanbul • Turkey
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Architect and deliver scalable, high-availability web applications that run 24/7 and handle high volumes with ease
- Drive technical design and architectural decisions in collaboration with other engineers and stakeholders
- Stay ahead of industry trends and introduce new ideas, tools, and approaches that level up the team
- Take ownership of technical debt and proactively identify improvements to system reliability and performance
- Partner closely with Product Management to shape roadmaps, define scope, and deliver meaningful value to customers and stakeholders
- Set and uphold engineering standards — code reviews, testing practices, CI/CD, and overall code quality
- Be the technical resource others turn to: unblock teammates, resolve complex problems, and share deep expertise
- Own team priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, keeping delivery predictable and transparent
- Continuously explore new technologies and bring forward ideas that push the team and product forward.
Requirements
- A degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Significant hands-on experience in software engineering with a track record of technical leadership
- Deep expertise in modern frontend development: HTML5, CSS3, ES6+, React, and JavaScript
- Strong background in architecting large-scale, high-traffic applications for external customer-facing products
- Fluency in the full software development lifecycle — agile practices, code quality, testing, deployment, and maintenance
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- A collaborative, generous attitude — the kind of person who makes the whole team better
- Ownership mentality — you see problems through to resolution and set the standard for your team.
Benefits
- A culture of continuous development: conferences, in-house events to stay up-to-date on current trends and technology. (Everyone’s encouraged to get on the stage and share expertise with teammates and the community)
- Online Training Platform (Free access to Udemy, Harvard ManageMentor, Getabstract, etc.)
- Freedom under responsibility is our common mindset. That’s how we designed our flexible working model called iyzico Homequarters. Our headquarter is in Altunizade.
- An iyzicoMate is assigned to help you with anything you may need on your onboarding
- A detailed orientation program designed for you to fully grasp the iyzico culture
- Meal & Internet Allowance
- Transportation Allowance
- A gift voucher to meet tech needs and ergonomic workspace at home
- Macbook (and monitor if needed)
- Employee support program: free psychological counseling, legal advice, financial advice etc.
- Private health insurance
- 1 day birthday leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
HTML5CSS3ES6+ReactJavaScriptsoftware engineeringtechnical leadershipagile practicescode qualitytesting
Soft Skills
strong communication skillscollaborative attitudeownership mentalityproblem-solvingteam leadershipstakeholder engagementtechnical resourcepredictable deliverytransparencyproactive improvement
Certifications
degree in Computer Scienceequivalent practical experience