# Backend QA Engineer, Paris at Air Apps

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- **Company:** Air Apps (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/air-apps)
- **Location:** France
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 2–5 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Backend Testing, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, API Testing, Postman, Swagger, TestRail, Database Integrity, Integration Testing, Automation, Code Review, Infrastructure Review, Quality Assurance
- **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/155e9499-f6f8-4260-84fa-c212dee1d08f (the employer's own application page)
- **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/backend-qa-engineer-paris-air-apps

## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Design and execute test plans for backend services: APIs, integrations and database operations.
- Validate REST APIs and contract behavior using Postman/Swagger and automated test suites.
- Verify data integrity, queries and migrations in PostgreSQL or similar RDBMS.
- Build and maintain automated tests and CI-integrated test runs for backend code.
- Review pull requests for test coverage, edge cases and reliability concerns.
- Log, track and communicate defects and test results using TestRail or equivalent.
- Collaborate with developers and product teams to improve test strategy and overall system quality.

Requirements:
- ~2–3 years in backend testing, QA or development-in-test roles.
- Practical experience with Node.js and TypeScript in backend environments.
- Strong SQL skills and experience validating PostgreSQL data and queries.
- Familiarity with API testing tools (Postman, Swagger) and test management systems (TestRail).
- Experience writing automated tests and integrating them into CI pipelines.
- Good problem-solving, communication skills and attention to detail.

## Responsibilities

The Backend QA Engineer will design and execute tests for backend systems, including APIs, databases, and service integrations. They will also collaborate with engineering teams to review code, maintain automated tests, and ensure high-quality standards across the infrastructure.

## Requirements

Candidates should have 2–3 years of experience in backend testing or software development, specifically with Node.js and TypeScript. Proficiency in SQL databases, REST API testing tools, and a strong attention to detail are essential for this role.

## FAQ

- **Is this Backend QA Engineer, Paris 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 France. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Backend Testing, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, API Testing, Postman, Swagger, TestRail, Database Integrity, Integration Testing, Automation, Code Review, Infrastructure Review, Quality Assurance.

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