
Backend Engineer - New Grad at Cherry Technologies, Inc.. Remote Location: Istanbul. About the Role. We are looking for a . Jr Backend Developer. to join our team as part of Cherry’s New Grad Program. You’ll contribute to real product development from day one, supported by a dedicated mentor and peer buddy. If you’re passionate about building backend systems, APIs, and scalable infrastructure—we’d love to hear from you.. Responsibilities. Design, develop, and maintain backend APIs and services. Work with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to ship end-to-end features. Write clean, testable, and maintainable code using modern frameworks. Participate in code reviews and technical discussions. Contribute to debugging, optimizing, and improving existing systems. Learn and grow under the guidance of experienced engineers. Requirements. Graduated at latest 2025 from Computer Engineering or a related departments. Strong academic background. Hands-on experience in at least one backend language (Node.js, Python, Java, or Go). Basic understanding of APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and server-side logic. Internship or part-time experience in backend development. Strong communication skills in Turkish and English. Bonus: GitHub projects, hackathon participation, or open-source contributions. Perks & Benefits. Monthly net salary starting from. $2,000 . All-expenses-covered annual Cherry retreats (Turkey & U.S.). Private, all-inclusive health insurance. Stock options as part of our long-term growth plan. Remote-first team with a collaborative, mission-driven culture. Annual learning & development budget . One-time home-office setup allowance to create a comfortable remote workspace. P.S:. Interview Process will be held in English.. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a top priority for Cherry. We collect and process any personal data you share with us— including information provided through LinkedIn—solely for the purpose of managing our recruitment process. Please read our . Privacy Policy. to learn more details.