Backend Engineer
Remote
Full Time
#Fintech
#Engineering
#Technology
#Kotlin
#OOP
#Software Architecture
#MySQL
#MongoDB
#Redis
#Elasticsearch
#JavaScript
#HTML5
At Cherry Installments, we are on a mission to help direct-to-consumer businesses thrive by making installment payments quick and simple. We believe that every sale matters, and we provide the tools to help our partners capture every opportunity. Backed by top-tier investors like DCM and industry leaders such as Simon Rothman, our team is led by Stanford entrepreneurs with deep roots in finance and technology. If you are ready to build the future of fintech alongside a group of passionate, collaborative, and fun professionals, we want to hear from you.
Role at a glance
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This is a full-time position that can be performed remotely from anywhere. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our server-side logic and maintaining the microservices that power our platform.
Your impact
- Design, develop, and maintain robust server-side application logic.
- Manage the lifecycle of various microservices to ensure high performance and scalability.
- Collaborate closely with the team to integrate front-end components seamlessly with our backend systems.
What you'll need
To succeed in this role, you should have a strong technical foundation and a passion for building innovative solutions. We look for the following qualifications:
- A degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Expertise in object-oriented programming, specifically with Kotlin.
- Deep understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, and UNIX/Linux environments.
- Hands-on experience with databases and search engines like MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and Elasticsearch.
- Working knowledge of front-end basics including JavaScript and HTML5.
- Strong analytical skills, excellent time management, and the ability to communicate clearly in English.
- Proficiency with version control tools like Git and a solid grasp of unit testing and debugging.
Perks and benefits
- The flexibility of remote work.
- The opportunity to work with a diverse, global team spanning from San Francisco to Istanbul.
- A collaborative environment that values equal opportunity and professional growth.
