I'm Amar Oker Sr., a senior full-stack software engineer based in Istanbul, Turkey. I specialize in designing scalable microservice-based platforms, RESTful APIs, and delivering robust, maintainable software for fast-moving teams. In my career, I've led frontend and backend efforts across multiple companies, implemented CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments with Docker and Kubernetes, and mentored engineers to improve reliability and observability. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship production-grade features.

Amar Oker Sr.

I'm Amar Oker Sr., a senior full-stack software engineer based in Istanbul, Turkey. I specialize in designing scalable microservice-based platforms, RESTful APIs, and delivering robust, maintainable software for fast-moving teams. In my career, I've led frontend and backend efforts across multiple companies, implemented CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments with Docker and Kubernetes, and mentored engineers to improve reliability and observability. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship production-grade features.

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I’m Amar Oker Sr., a senior full-stack software engineer based in Istanbul, Turkey. I specialize in designing scalable microservice-based platforms, RESTful APIs, and delivering robust, maintainable software for fast-moving teams.

In my career, I’ve led frontend and backend efforts across multiple companies, implemented CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments with Docker and Kubernetes, and mentored engineers to improve reliability and observability. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship production-grade features.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Work Experience

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Architected and developed core microservices-based platform components to support scalable, decoupled services and rapid feature delivery. Implemented a full SCIM server (IETF SCIM specifications) for standards-compliant user/group provisioning and automated identity lifecycle management across partner systems. Integrated multiple 3rd-party device and sensor vendors using MQTT with ingestion pipelines, message parsing/mapping, vendor authentication, and reliable delivery to downstream services. Built RESTful APIs and admin tooling for device management, provisioning, and operational diagnostics, improving onboarding time for new vendors. Contributed to containerized deployments, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring/alerting, and mentored teammates on best practices for robustness and observability.
Senior Backend Engineer / Tech Lead at Rising Digital
November 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Led backend architecture and API contracts, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and built containerized microservices to support a scalable platform. Defined API contracts and lifecycle management to enable partner integrations; integrated multiple third-party device vendors using MQTT with ingestion pipelines, vendor authentication, and reliable delivery to downstream services. Built RESTful APIs and admin tooling for device management, provisioning, and diagnostics; improved onboarding time for new vendors. Mentored engineers and contributed to deployments, monitoring, alerting.
Frontend Engineer at Getir
November 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Migrated the web platform to a micro-frontend architecture and built reusable React components; contributed to frontend development that improved engagement metrics. Worked closely with product and design teams to deliver scalable UI solutions and ensure accessibility.
Frontend Developer at Lippo Group
January 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Implemented interactive front-end features using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3; followed SEO and accessibility best practices; collaborated with designers to deliver responsive UI across browsers; maintained code quality with version control.

Education

Associate's degree at Uludag University
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet