Backend Engineer, Rome
Pubblicato il 21-10-2026 - Air Apps in Lazio
About Air Apps
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At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger—and moving faster.
We're a family-founded company on a mission to create the world's first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live.
Born in Lisbon, Portugal in ****—and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco—we've remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.
Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference.
Here, you'll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.
Join us on this journey to redefine resource management—and change lives along the way.
The Role
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.
Security & Reliability -
Implement secure-by-default solutions for
authentication
,
authorization
, and
data protection
, following Clean Code and Clean Architecture principles.
Monitoring & Operations -
Set up
logging, monitoring, and alerting
for backend services.
Own incident response and uptime improvements.
Team Collaboration -
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;
What benefits are we offering?
Apple hardware
ecosystem for work.
Annual Premio
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.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.
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.
xysqume Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.
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