Expert Software Engineer

Istanbul • Research & Development / Software Development • Full Time

Job Description

Who we are?

With offices in Kuwait City, Baku, Dubai, and Istanbul, we are providing services across 32 countries from Hong Kong to the UK. Since 2010, Fineksus has been recognized by the SWIFT Partner Management for its Service Delivery Centre in implementing, integrating and upgrading services for SWIFT products and solutions. Since 2018, Fineksus has also been compliant with the Shared Infrastructure Programme required by SWIFT. In 2025, we joined the cleversoft group—a leading German software company—strengthening our presence in the global Fintech and RegTech space. We leverage machine learning and develop new financial crime detection techniques to ensure more efficient and effective AML compliance. Fineksus is the smart choice for financial institutions aiming to adapt to the ever-increasing demands of compliance in the financial industry.



We are looking for an Expert Software Engineer to join our R&D team. The role is hybrid, requiring 2 days a week in our Sarıyer/Istanbul office, and reports to the Senior Development Manager.


How will be your day like?

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions
  • Take ownership of full-stack components, ensuring alignment with business, regulatory, and technical requirements.
  • Translate business and domain requirements into well-designed technical solutions and system architectures.
  • Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and delivery.
  • Apply clean code principles, SOLID design principles, and appropriate design patterns across projects.
  • Perform code reviews (2nd level) and support continuous improvement of code quality and engineering standards.
  • Collaborate with Analysis, Test, Support, and Product teams to deliver production-ready solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in development and production environments, ensuring system stability and performance.
  • Contribute to deployment and release processes, performing required controls and supporting smooth production rollouts.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers through knowledge sharing, pair programming, and technical guidance.
  • Follow developments in related technologies, financial crime regulations, and modern software engineering practices; contribute to R&D activities
  • Actively use Azure DevOps for CI/CD processes, work tracking, and code quality practices
  • Use AI-assisted development tools to support coding, refactoring, testing, and overall code quality.


Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 4 years of professional experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer, preferably in financial services, AML, or compliance-related systems.
  • Strong experience with modern .NET Ecosystem, developing scalable backend services using C#, RESTful APIs, and well-designed data access abstractions over relational databases.
  • Strong hands-on experience with React for front-end development, including modern JavaScript (ES6+), component-based architecture, and state management patterns.
  • Strong working knowledge of Azure DevOps, including CI/CD pipelines, source control, and work item tracking.
  • Solid experience in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs, with a strong understanding of SOA and microservices architectures.
  • Proven experience in RDBMS and NoSQL database design and development.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices-based systems is a plus.
  • Ability to effectively leverage AI tools in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, coding, debugging, refactoring, and test generation.
  • Strong knowledge of clean code principles, and adherence to coding standards and software engineering best practices.
  • Ability to take ownership of features end-to-end—from design to deployment—and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
  • Good command of written and spoken English.


Supporting Skills

  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex topics, data flows, and system interactions.
  • Adapting quickly to changing requirements, priorities, technologies and AI-driven workflows
  • Strong commitment to clean, secure, and maintainable code.
  • Sets personal goals, stays motivated when facing challenges, and maintains strong intrinsic motivation.
  • Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams and supports team success.
  • Open to new ideas, technologies, and continuous improvement in engineering practices.
  • No military obligations for male candidates.


What’s in it for you?

At Fineksus, we believe that work should enrich your life—not just fill your calendar. That’s why we offer a variety of benefits designed to support your well-being, growth, and happiness:

  • Subsidized Meals: Enjoy subsidized meals to fuel your workday.
  • Transportation Fee: We've got you covered, whether it's your daily commute or business travel.
  • Healthcare Coverage: Your health matters. We provide comprehensive private health insurance plans.
  • Communication Allowance: Stay connected with a dedicated mobile line.
  • Recognition Rewards: Performance-based bonuses to acknowledge your contributions.
  • Gift Card (Corporate): Each year, we provide gift cards to our employees, allowing them to purchase their needs.
  • Birthday Leave Flexibility: We celebrate you! Enjoy flexible time off around your birthday to make the most of your special day.
  • Language Learning Support: Invest in your growth. We offer support for language development through educational tools.
  • Technical Training: Stay ahead with access to technical training programs designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.
  • Special Occasion Gifts: Thoughtful surprises await you on special days—because we care about the moments that matter.
  • Social Events: From happy hours and company picnics to year-end parties and special gatherings—we love creating memorable moments together. These events are our way of staying connected, having fun, and celebrating team spirit.