Backend Engineer, Paris

Air Apps; Paris; Sur place; EUR 52 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Apple hardware ecosystem for work

Annual Bonus

Top-tier Health and Life Insurance

Transportation Budget

Coverflex benefits package

Childcare support

Air Conference

Pension Fund

Urban Sports Club membership

Meals 100% free at the hub

Résumé du poste

Air Apps is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design and maintain server-side components of applications in Paris. Responsibilities include API design, database integration, and managing cloud infrastructure. Candidates must have 5+ years in backend roles, proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, and experience with cloud platforms. A competitive compensation range of €52K - €65K is offered along with various benefits including top-tier health insurance and a transportation budget.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in backend engineering roles.
• Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Strong experience with Supabase or equivalent PostgreSQL-based backend services.

Responsabilités

• Design and build RESTful or GraphQL APIs and microservices.
• Model data and manage queries using Supabase and PostgreSQL.
• Deploy and manage services on Google Cloud Platform.

Connaissances

Node.js

TypeScript

Supabase

API design (REST)

Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)

Clean Code practices

CI/CD pipelines

Security principles

Description du poste

About Air Apps

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 2018—and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco—we’ve remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.

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 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.

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.

Compensation Range: €52K - €65K