Backend Engineer
Remote
Full Time
#Engineering
#Fintech
#Kotlin
#OOP
#Software Architecture
#MySQL
#MongoDB
#Redis
#Elasticsearch
#JavaScript
#HTML5
Welcome to Cherry Installments. We are a fintech company dedicated to helping direct-to-consumer businesses thrive by providing simple, accessible installment payment options. We believe that every sale is important, and we are committed to building the tools that help our partners succeed. Our leadership team consists of Stanford entrepreneurs with deep expertise in technology, finance, and sales, and we are backed by an impressive group of investors, including DCM and early Tesla board member Simon Rothman. We are looking for a talented Senior Backend Engineer to join our collaborative team as we continue to grow.
What you'll be doing
- You will manage server-side web application logic and oversee the development and maintenance of our various microservices.
- You will work closely with our team to ensure seamless integration between our backend systems and the front-end user experience.
- You will contribute to the design and implementation of scalable software architectures that support our mission of making sales growth simple for our clients.
What you'll bring
To be successful in this role, you should have a strong technical foundation and a passion for building innovative solutions. We are looking 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, along with a deep understanding of large-scale software architecture and distributed systems.
- Hands-on experience with databases and search engines such as MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and Elasticsearch.
- A solid grasp of front-end technologies like JavaScript and HTML5.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with the ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Proficiency with version control tools like Git and a good understanding of unit testing and debugging.
What you'll get
Joining our team means becoming part of a fun, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative group of people working across San Francisco and Istanbul. We offer the following benefit:
- The flexibility of remote work.




