Backend Engineer, London at Air Apps
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At a glance
- Company
- Air Apps
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Working hours
- 40 hours
- Visa sponsorship
- Offered, according to the listing
- Posted
- Added to The Stack
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Updated 2026-11-05, from our data and official sources.
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About the role
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable backend systems, APIs, and microservices with Node.js and TypeScript.
- Model and manage data on Supabase/PostgreSQL, including functions, RLS, and real-time features.
- Deploy, monitor, and optimize cloud services on GCP (Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, IAM).
- Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests; maintain CI/CD pipelines and participate in code reviews.
- Apply Clean Code and Clean Architecture principles to ensure maintainability.
- Implement secure authentication, authorization, and data protection measures.
- Set up observability (logs, metrics, alerts) and lead reliability improvements and incident response.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience delivering production services.
- Deep knowledge of Node.js and TypeScript.
- Experience with Supabase or PostgreSQL-centric backends.
- Hands-on cloud experience with serverless deployments and GCP tooling.
- Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest), CI/CD, and modern Git workflows.
- Strong system design, security awareness, and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to work onsite in Lisbon (relocation assistance available).
Responsibilities
You will design, build, and maintain server-side components and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript. Additionally, you will manage cloud infrastructure on GCP and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and secure backend services.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 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.
Key skills
- Node.js — in 172 other listings on The Stack
- TypeScript — in 467 other listings on The Stack
- Supabase — in 23 other listings on The Stack
- PostgreSQL — in 296 other listings on The Stack
- Google Cloud Platform — in 53 other listings on The Stack
- Cloud Run — in 14 other listings on The Stack
- Cloud Functions — in 10 other listings on The Stack
- RESTful APIs — in 63 other listings on The Stack
- GraphQL
- Clean Code
- Clean Architecture
- CI/CD
- Jest
- Git
- Microservices
- Data protection
Relocation terms mentioned in this listing
- relocation assistance
Quoted from the listing's text; confirm the details with Air Apps.
On The Stack (as of 2026-11-05)
Frequently asked questions about Air Apps
Is this Backend Engineer, London role still open?
It was posted on 2026-04-16. 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 United Kingdom. It is marked on-site.
What skills does this role ask for?
The listing names: Node.js, TypeScript, Supabase, PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Clean Code, Clean Architecture, CI/CD, Jest, Git, Microservices, Data protection.