Backend Engineer, Berlin
Air Apps· Engineering
Remote€52k - €65kFull-timePosted 5mo ago
About the role
Backend Software Engineer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining server-side components with Node.js and TypeScript, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver scalable backend services.
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 decisions and systems for internal knowledge sharing
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
Required:Node.jsTypeScriptSupabase / PostgreSQLCloud Platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)Security & Clean Code / Clean ArchitectureAPI Design (REST/GraphQL)CI/CD & TestingSecurity Principles & Data Protection
Benefits
- Apple hardware ecosystem for work
- Annual Bonus
- Top-tier Health and Life Insurance
- Transportation Budget
- Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well-being, and more
- Childcare support
- Air Conference
- Pension Fund
- Urban Sports Club membership
- Meals 100% free at the hub
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Air Apps
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Air Apps is a company that integrates AI and AR technologies to create innovative applications for productivity, fitness, creativity, and learning.
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