Air Apps - Backend Engineer, Rome
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. • Important Notice • Air Apps does not partner with nor is represented by any recruiting agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters in connection with our hiring efforts. All legitimate communication regarding Air Apps opportunities will come exclusively from an official @airapps.com email address. Additionally, all open positions are published only through our official careers platform, Ashby. • If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent Air Apps from a different email domain, through a recruiting agency, or via a job posting source other than Ashby, please exercise caution. We do not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.
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