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. - This is a fully onsite position, based at our office in Lisbon, where you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in person and contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We are open to support with relocation efforts.
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. - Implement secure-by-default solutions for , , 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
Security & Reliability -
authentication
authorization
data protection
Monitoring & Operations -
logging, monitoring, and alerting
Team Collaboration -
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;
What benefits are we offering? - Apple hardware ecosystem for work. - Annual Bonus
Top-tier Health and Life Insurance for peace of mind. - Transportation Budget to support your commute needs. - Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well-being, and more. - Childcare support. - Air Conference - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together. - Pension Fund to support your long-term financial planning. - Urban Sports Club membership to keep you active. - Meals 100% free at the hub. # Application Disclaimer
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.
