Ekin Alcar

Ekin Alçar

Frontend Developer

I am a Senior Software Engineer focused on modern frontend engineering with React, TypeScript, Next.js, GraphQL, and scalable UI architecture. I build accessible, maintainable product experiences and enjoy working across product, design, and backend to deliver thoughtful solutions in fast-moving and regulated environments.

Education

Galatasaray University, Istanbul
Computer Engineering
Sep 2008 - May 2013
Lycée Français Pierre Loti, Istanbul
Baccalauréat scientifique
Sep 1998 – May 2008

Skills

  • React
  • TypeScript / JavaScript
  • GraphQL
  • Node.js / express / MongoDB
  • PHP
  • Jest / Vitest

Languages

  • Turkish (Native)
  • French (Native)
  • English (C1)
  • German (TELC / B1)
  • Spanish (DELE / B1)

Other

Istanbul Ottomans RFC, Istanbul
Rugby Youth Coaching

I had the privilege to teach young kids from the neighborhood the core values of rugby with some basic training drills.

Galatasaray University, Istanbul
French Teacher

Teaching class mates some basic french to help them understand the lessons.

Experience

DKB Code Factory GmbH, Berlin
Senior Software Engineer
Oct 2023 - Present
  • Implemented customer-facing flows for instant payment integration, improving transfer speed and overall payment experience.
  • Contributed to Wise integration for foreign transfers, helping deliver a smoother international payment.
  • Built and maintained frontend features using React and TypeScript in a regulated banking environment, with a strong focus on accessebility.
  • Worked closely with product, design, and backend teams to clarify requirements, break down scope, and deliver improvements step by step.
  • Improved code quality through regular refactoring, peer reviews, and by introducing shared component patterns across payment-related areas.
Vimcar, Berlin
Frontend Developer
Jan 2021 - June 2023
  • Migrated monoliths to micro-frontend (React,GraphQL,TypeScript)
  • Bug fixes , improvements , features and refactoring tickets in our Fleet Admin App
  • Refined tickets from Epics in Jira
  • Took ownership of several new features in the app: such as Vehicle Creation Flow , Documents Page , Contracts Page.
Ultra Tendency, Berlin
Frontend Developer
Feb 2020 - Dec 2020
  • ECB API Status Page design and implementation with React / Redux / SASS
  • ECB Style Guidelines implementation with React / SASS
  • ECB Space Portal implementation with React / Redux / SASS
Firmasoft Technologies, Berlin
Frontend Developer
Aug 2013 - Nov 2019
  • Built hybrid cross-platform apps from various mockups.
  • Integrated third-party software and adapted applications for compatibility.
  • Provided continued maintenance and development of bug fixes and patch sets for existing web applications.
  • Collaborated with clients from concept through final delivery of product or service.