Backend Developer - ScaleUp

At HubX we build mobile apps, used and loved by millions all around the world.

We have a track record of building and growing mobile apps on various verticals that have reached over 400 million users across 6 continents and 190+ countries.

We are looking for a talented “ Backend Developer ” for the ”ScaleUp” to join our team.

As a talented "Backend Developer” you have plenty of opportunities at your fingertips. So, why should HubX be your next move? We offer you an opportunity to make a huge impact in the lives of millions of users through our products, and even the mobile app industry at large in the next years to come. Ownership is at the core of how we work. From day one, you’re trusted with real responsibility. Together with your team, you’re free to choose a direction, experiment boldly, fail fast, learn, and turn the next idea into something even better.

We operate through 7 independent studios, each focused on building and scaling its own products with full end-to-end ownership. This studio model empowers small, cross-functional teams to move fast, make decisions autonomously, and turn ideas into global products.

ScaleUp Studio allows users to create realistic photos and videos that resemble their own inputs. With apps like Home AI, MyTunes, PlantApp and AI Video, it offers various applications under the Graphic & Design and Photo & Video categories. The main focus is to provide realistic creation solutions while keeping up with trends through different templates and styles.

X Culture: Do What You Love

At HubX, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment of collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Our #XCulture is more than just a workplace ethos; it's a lifestyle. We believe passion drives success. At HubX, Do What You Love isn’t just a motto; it's the foundation of our work.

Some of your responsibilities

• Develop Backend Applications: Work on creating backend applications and enhance the quality of our system architecture.
• Refine Integrations Between Applications: Improve and fine-tune the integrations to ensure seamless interaction between different applications.
• Analyze and Resolve Technical Issues: Identify, analyze, and fix technical and application-related problems.
• Deploy New Releases: Manage the deployment of new software releases to ensure smooth updates.
• Act as a key technical reference within the backend team in our Istanbul office, providing technical expertise, supporting team coordination, and ensuring alignment with best practices.

What we look for

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 year of experience delivering production-ready backend code in an Agile team environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid experience with RESTful APIs, event-driven microservices, and message queues (e.g. Pub/Sub, RabbitMQ), ideally on a cloud-native/serverless stack.
• Proficiency: Proficient in Node.js (TypeScript) or .NET (C#, .NET Core).
• Database Knowledge: Knowledge of databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
• Caching Strategies: Experience with Redis and effective caching strategies.
• Version Control: Proficient in Git version control, including branching and merging strategies.

Nice to have

• Experience with microservice architectures and event-driven systems
• Hands-on project experience with GCP, AWS, or other cloud platforms
• Familiarity with whitelabel system structures and chatbot technologies
• Experience working with .NET / C#

The perks and benefits of working with us

We would like you to focus on what you do best, we take care of the rest.

• Daily essentials: We provide commuting and meal support to make your workday easier.
• A brand new MacBook and a designed welcome kit.
• Wellbeing: We support your overall wellbeing with private medical insurance (TSS), HPV vaccination, Heltia membership, and for our women teammates critical women’s health coverage, and annual Beije membership.
• Gym Reimbursement: We support annual gym membership because we want you to be in tip-top shape psychically and mentally.
• A unique and top-notch office: Whether you're based in the heart of Istanbul's vibrant Maslak district or enjoying panoramic sunset views from the tallest building in Izmir, you'll work in thoughtfully designed spaces built for creativity and collaboration. Our office is also pet-friendly, because we believe great workdays include our furry friends too.
• Office fuel: Unlimited coffee from XPresso, a fully stocked kitchen with breakfast and snacks throughout the day, and our HubX Breakfast Club, where we come together regularly to start the day with good food and even better conversations.
• Learning & development: We support your continuous learning with an education budget and weekly Cambly speaking sessions.
• Team events that create lasting memories, including our traditional All Hands gatherings where the whole company comes together, as well as more humble celebrations and happy hours. Curious about our vibe? Take a look at our Instagram!
• Strong company culture: Our approach is built on open communication and teamwork, strengthened by our #XCulture and community-driven X clubs that bring people together around shared interests.
• X Community discounts: Being part of HubX comes with perks, enjoy exclusive discounts and more as a valued member of our community.
• HubX app memberships: As a HubX teammate, you enjoy complimentary premium access to HubX apps, so you can experience and benefit from the products we build every day.
• Birthday perks: to celebrate you, we offer a dedicated birthday leave along with a birthday gift voucher, so you can enjoy your special day your way.