Posted Feb 16, 2026
As a Backend Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side components of our applications. You will collaborate closely with product managers, frontend developers, and other cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable backend services that power critical features and support rapid growth. Please note that this post serves the purpose of enhancing our talent pool while we prepare to launch the official job. As soon as it gets posted we will get in touch with you. # Responsibilities
API & Service Architecture - Design and build RESTful or GraphQL APIs, microservices, and business logic using Node.js and TypeScript. - Database Design & Integration - Model data and manage queries using Supabase and PostgreSQL, including functions, row-level security, and real-time features. - Cloud Infrastructure - Deploy and manage services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), particularly with Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, IAM, and Pub/Sub. - Code Quality & Testing - Write clean, testable code using unit, integration, and end-to-end testing frameworks (e.g., Jest). Contribute to code reviews and quality assurance practices. - Security & Reliability - Implement secure-by-default solutions for authentication, , and , following Clean Code and Clean Architecture principles. - Set up for backend services. Own incident response and uptime improvements. - Participate in architecture discussions, mentor team members, and document your decisions and systems for internal knowledge sharing. # Requirements
5+ years 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 (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure), including deploying and managing services using serverless compute (e.g., Cloud Run, AWS Lambda, Azure Functions);
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, data protection, and compliance best practices;
Effective communicator and proactive team contributor;
At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.
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