Why outsource software development to Turkey?
Turkey sits between Europe and the Gulf, and that is not only a map fact. With a fixed UTC+3 time zone, a developer in Izmir shares most of the business day with Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Dubai and Riyadh. Questions are answered the same day and releases happen in your working hours, not overnight.
The second reason is experience per euro. Instead of paying agency layers — sales, project management, account management — you pay for senior engineering time. One person with 18 years of hands-on experience often moves faster than a junior team, because there is no translation loss between the person who understands the problem and the person who writes the code.
Freelance developer vs. offshore agency
Large offshore agencies are built for volume. Your project is assigned to whoever is available, and the engineer who actually writes the code is rarely in the meeting. With a freelance senior developer, the person who scopes the work is the person who builds and maintains it.
That model fits best when you need a product built end to end — an MVP, a mobile app with a backend, an internal ERP module, an integration between systems — or when you need a reliable engineer who can take over and stabilise an existing codebase.
What I build for international clients
Native iOS apps in Swift/SwiftUI and Android apps, web applications and SaaS platforms with Laravel/PHP and modern JavaScript, REST APIs and third-party integrations, ERP/MRP and B2B ordering modules, POS and inventory systems, AI integrations with OpenAI/Claude APIs, crypto exchange and trading integrations, and embedded/IoT products where hardware and software have to work together.
Multi-language products are part of daily work: pdksPro, an HR and attendance SaaS I built, runs in Turkish, English, German and Dutch, including localised payslips and currency.
How a remote engagement works
- Free pre-analysis call. We go through your goal, users, existing systems and constraints.
- Written scope and quote. Milestones, deliverables and timeline in plain English.
- Build in stages. Each milestone ships to a test environment you can use.
- Launch. App Store / Google Play submission, server deployment and monitoring.
- Support. Bug fixes, updates and new features on an agreed basis.
Why work with me
One accountable developer
You talk to the person who writes the code. No account managers, no hand-offs between sales and a hidden offshore team.
Full stack, end to end
iOS & Android apps, web platforms, backends, APIs, ERP modules and hardware/IoT — designed, built, deployed and maintained by the same engineer.
Staged delivery
Work is split into milestones you can test. You approve each stage before the next one starts, so budget and scope stay under control.
Source code ownership
The code, repositories and accounts are yours. Documentation and handover are part of the job, not an extra.
Async-friendly communication
Written updates in English, a shared task list, and short video calls when a decision needs to be made together.
Long-term maintenance
18 years in the field means many systems I built are still running years later. Post-launch support is planned from day one.
Agency, off-the-shelf package or freelance expert?
See at a glance which model delivers the most value for the same budget.
| Criteria | Software Agency | Off-the-shelf / SaaS | Hakan Sevimoğlu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point of contact | Sales + project manager + team | Support line | The expert who writes the code |
| Cost structure | Office, sales and management layers are priced in | Per-user / monthly license, forever | Development work only |
| Fit to your business | Scope changes need extra contracts | ✕ You adapt to the package | ✓ Software adapts to you |
| Response time | Tickets, meetings, approval chains | Queued | ✓ Direct WhatsApp / phone |
| Technical depth | Depends on who is on the team | Limited customization | ✓ 18 years, every layer from mobile to IoT |
| Maintenance | Knowledge is lost when the team changes | Data risk if the product shuts down | ✓ Supported by the person who built it |
Technologies I use
Example projects
A selection of live projects serving real users.
Number One Trading — Trader Analysis Platform
Live charts, analysis sharing and signal tracking for BIST and crypto.
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Ganicus AI — An AI Employee for Sales Teams
B2B lead finding, map scanning, buying signals, lead scoring, CRM integration and personalized messages in 80+ languages.
ViewPDKS — Staff Attendance Tracking
Multi-tenant attendance SaaS in 4 languages.
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Inspectra — AI Quality Control & OEE
Edge-AI iOS app for camera-based visual quality inspection.
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Kassa — iPhone POS & Inventory App
Barcode sales, stock, customer credit and profit reports for grocery stores and kiosks; works offline.
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Mobilesse Mobilya — Furniture Manufacturing ERP
One-platform ERP from order to production, stock to shipment and e-invoice for a furniture manufacturer in Inegol, including a 3D product configurator.
ViewHow we work
Free intro call
We clarify needs, existing systems and goals together.
Quote & roadmap
Scope, technology, timeline and budget within 24 hours.
Staged development
Weekly demos and a live test environment.
Launch & support
Go-live, training and ongoing maintenance.
Free pre-analysisThe first meeting and roadmap are completely free, with no obligation.
Staged delivery and approvalYou review each module on a test environment before we move on.
Written scope and rightsScope, delivery and source code rights are defined in the contract.
Frequently asked questions
Is it a good idea to outsource software development to Turkey?
For European and Gulf companies it is a practical option: Turkey's UTC+3 time zone overlaps with most of the European and Gulf business day, and senior developers cost less than in Western Europe. The key is working with an experienced engineer who communicates clearly and delivers in testable stages.
What time zone do you work in?
Turkey uses UTC+3 all year with no daylight saving. That is 1–2 hours ahead of Germany and the Netherlands, 2–3 hours ahead of the UK, the same as Saudi Arabia and one hour behind the UAE.
Do you work in English?
Yes. Scoping documents, updates, code comments and documentation are in English, and calls are held in English.
Who owns the source code?
You do. Repositories, app store accounts, servers and domains are set up under your ownership or transferred to you at handover.
Can you take over an existing project?
Yes. I start with a code and infrastructure review, list the risks, and then stabilise and continue development step by step.
How do we start?
Send a short description of your project via WhatsApp or the quote form. You get a free pre-analysis call and a written proposal within 24 hours of the call.