# Backend Engineer, London at Air Apps

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> Responsibilities: - Design and implement scalable backend sy

- **Company:** Air Apps (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/air-apps)
- **Location:** United Kingdom
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **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, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Clean Code, Clean Architecture, CI/CD, Jest, Git, Microservices, Data protection
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-04-16
- **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/bddb2723-494c-42a8-bb2f-f661baa82788 (the employer's own application page)
- **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/backend-engineer-london-air-apps

## 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.

## FAQ

- **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.

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