Backend Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and build RESTful or GraphQL APIs, microservices, and business logic using Node.js and TypeScript
• Model data and manage queries using Supabase and PostgreSQL, including functions and row-level security
• Deploy and manage services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, and Pub/Sub
• Write clean, testable code using unit, integration, and end-to-end testing frameworks
• Implement secure-by-default solutions for authentication, authorization, and data protection
• Set up logging, monitoring, and alerting for backend services to ensure high uptime
• Participate in architecture discussions and mentor team members

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend engineering roles
• Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript
• Strong experience with Supabase or equivalent PostgreSQL-based backend services
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and serverless compute
• Solid knowledge of Clean Code and Clean Architecture practices
• Experience with API design (REST) and cloud-native application development
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing tools, and Git workflows
• Strong grasp of security principles and data protection

Benefits

• Apple hardware ecosystem for work
• Annual Bonus and Pension Fund
• Top-tier Health and Life Insurance
• Transportation Budget and Coverflex benefits package
• Childcare support
• Urban Sports Club membership
• Free meals at the hub
• Air Conference for team collaboration and growth

About the Company

Air Apps is a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP). Born in Lisbon in 2018, we have reached over 100 million downloads worldwide while remaining self-funded. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions to redefine how people plan, work, and live.