Air Apps

Backend Engineer

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5 months ago
Zürich, SwitzerlandSenior

Responsibilities

  • Design and build RESTful or GraphQL APIs, microservices, and business logic using Node.js and TypeScript.
  • Model data and manage queries with Supabase and PostgreSQL, including functions, row-level security, and real-time features.
  • Deploy and manage services on Google Cloud Platform, including Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, IAM, and Pub/Sub.
  • Write clean, testable code with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing frameworks such as Jest.
  • Implement secure-by-default authentication, authorization, and data protection solutions using Clean Code and Clean Architecture principles.
  • Set up logging, monitoring, and alerting, and own incident response and uptime improvements.
  • Participate in architecture discussions, mentor team members, and document technical decisions and systems.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in backend engineering roles.
  • Proficiency with Node.js and TypeScript.
  • Strong experience with Supabase or equivalent PostgreSQL-based backend services.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure, including serverless compute such as Cloud Run, AWS Lambda, or Azure Functions.
  • Solid knowledge of Clean Code and Clean Architecture practices.
  • Experience designing REST APIs and developing cloud-native applications.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing tools, and Git workflows.
  • Strong understanding of security principles, data protection, and compliance best practices.
  • Effective communication and proactive team contribution.

Benefits

  • Fully onsite work at the Lisbon office with relocation support available.
  • Apple hardware ecosystem provided for work.
  • Annual bonus.
  • Health and life insurance.
  • Transportation budget.
  • Coverflex benefits package for meals and well-being.
  • Childcare support.
  • Air Conference for team collaboration and professional growth.
  • Pension fund.
  • Urban Sports Club membership.
  • Free meals at the hub.
Air Apps

About Air Apps

51-200 employees

Air Apps develops and publishes consumer mobile apps for iOS and Android across productivity, utilities, fitness, creativity, and learning. Founded in 2018 in Lisbon and now operating from Lisbon and San Francisco, the privately held company is self-funded and reports over 100 million worldwide downloads across 30+ titles. Current work includes an AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner.

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