# Backend Engineer, Berlin at Air Apps

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> Responsibilities: - Architect and build backend services and

- **Company:** Air Apps (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/air-apps)
- **Location:** Stockholm, Sweden
- **Work arrangement:** Remote
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 5–10 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Node.js, TypeScript, Supabase, PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Microservices, Clean Code, Clean Architecture, CI/CD, Jest, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Git, Data protection
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-04-28
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-08-29
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/airapps/a83155dd-2e5f-48eb-a72f-2e8d3ca0e5e9 (the employer's own application page)
- **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/backend-engineer-berlin-air-apps

## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Architect and build backend services and APIs (REST/GraphQL) using Node.js and TypeScript.
- Design and maintain PostgreSQL schemas and Supabase integrations, including security rules and real-time features.
- Deploy, monitor and operate cloud services (GCP Cloud Run/Cloud Functions), manage IAM and messaging (Pub/Sub).
- Ensure high code quality via unit, integration and end-to-end tests; participate in reviews and CI/CD automation.
- Implement secure authentication/authorization and follow Clean Code / Clean Architecture principles.
- Configure logging, monitoring and alerts; own incident response and reliability improvements.
- Work closely with frontend, product and design teams; document architecture and mentor others.

Requirements:
- 5+ years backend engineering experience.
- Strong skills in Node.js and TypeScript.
- Proven experience with PostgreSQL and Supabase or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience with cloud deployments (GCP preferred) and serverless compute (Cloud Run/Functions).
- Solid understanding of API design, clean architecture, and secure development practices.
- Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest), CI/CD and Git workflows.
- Comfortable with observability, incident handling and performance tuning.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.

## Responsibilities

You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining server-side components using Node.js and TypeScript. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable backend services and manage cloud infrastructure on GCP.

## Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of backend engineering experience and proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript. Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, cloud platforms, and Clean Architecture principles is required.

## FAQ

- **Is this Backend Engineer, Berlin role still open?** It was posted on 2026-04-28. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Air Apps's site before applying.
- **Does Air Apps offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Air Apps's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Stockholm, Sweden. It is marked remote.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Node.js, TypeScript, Supabase, PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Microservices, Clean Code, Clean Architecture, CI/CD, Jest, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Git, Data protection.

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