Jr-Mid Backend Engineer

Company Description

Papcorns is a mobile app studio building design-driven mobile products used by millions of people around the world. Our apps reach more than 10 million users and are frequently featured by Apple and Google.

We believe great products are built by curious people who enjoy learning and experimenting. At Papcorns, we focus on developing AI-powered mobile apps in the Utilities, Photo & Video, and Lifestyle categories, mainly for the US market.

Our team builds and scales multiple products while constantly exploring new technologies. As our products and user base continue to grow, we are looking for curious and motivated Junior-Mid Backend Engineers who want to grow with us.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Jr – Mid Backend Engineer at Papcorns.

You will work closely with mobile engineers, designers, and product managers to build and maintain the backend systems powering applications used by millions of people. This role is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a real product environment and learn how scalable mobile backends are built and operated.

The role is based in Istanbul, Türkiye, with flexibility for some remote work.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in backend development
• Proficiency in Node.js
• Experience designing and building REST APIs
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL or a similar relational database
• Working knowledge of Firestore or similar NoSQL database
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform and Firebase
• Basic knowledge of Git
• Ability to write and maintain code with AI with IDEs like (Cursor / Claude Code / Antigravity )
• Ability to collaborate with teammates and communicate ideas clearly
• Good command of written and spoken English
  
  

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Python
• Knowledge of Docker and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with AI / LLM integrations
• Background in mobile backend or consumer app environments
  
  

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend services and APIs that support mobile apps at scale
• Collaborate with mobile engineers to define data models and API contracts
• Work on infrastructure and reliability — performance, scalability, monitoring
• Contribute to integrations with third-party services (AI, analytics, payments)
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decisions
• Debug, optimize, and improve existing systems
• Continuously learn and improve your technical skills
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary
• Optional Work From Home Opportunity 3 days a week
• Meal & Commute Compensation
• Private Health Insurance
• Birthday Leave
• Access to Online Courses
• Tech Gear
  
  

What it’s like to work at Papcorns?

• Be part of a passionate and fast-moving team where everyone’s ideas are valued
• Work on products used by millions of people around the world
• Access to learning and development opportunities
  
  

What does the recruitment process look like?

Application Review

We review your CV to understand your experience and interests.

Interview

A 30-minute Google Meet interview with our co-founders to get to know each other and talk about your expectations.

Technical Meeting

A Google Meet session with our tech lead to discuss your experience with backend systems and talk about technical topics.

Case Study

You will complete a small backend assignment to demonstrate your approach to problem solving.

Final Decision

Within a few days, we will inform you of our decision regarding your suitability for the role.