airapps - Backend Engineer, London

London, London Metropolitain Area, UK€52k - €65k3mo ago

In Office Senior EMEA Cloud Computing Backend Engineer Node.js TypeScript PostgreSQL Supabase GCP

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;

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.

Benefits

• Apple hardware ecosystem for work. • 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. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.