Backend Engineer

Air Apps • San Francisco, CA

3d

About The Position

As a Backend Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side components of our applications. You will collaborate closely with product managers, frontend developers, and other cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable backend services that power critical features and support rapid growth. Please note that this post serves the purpose of enhancing our talent pool while we prepare to launch the official job. As soon as it gets posted we will get in touch with you.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Core Skills: Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Java, Go, Python, Ruby), experience with frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Django, Express.js), and expertise with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Architecture & Tools: Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Soft Skills: Analytical and problem-solving mindset, effective communication skills, and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Architect and Develop Services: Design, implement, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, microservices, and server-side logic to support a variety of products and platforms.
• Database Management: Collaborate on schema design, query optimization, and data modeling to ensure efficient, reliable data storage and retrieval.
• System Scalability and Performance: Develop solutions that scale to millions of users, optimizing code for throughput, latency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices (authentication, authorization, encryption) and ensure compliance with relevant data protection and privacy laws.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, and participate in code reviews to uphold code quality standards.
• Monitoring and Maintenance: Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems; troubleshoot production issues to ensure high availability and minimal downtime.

Benefits

• Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
• Annual Bonus .
• Medical Insurance (including vision & dental).
• Disability insurance - short and long-term.
• 401k up to 4% contribution.
• Air Conference – an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
• Transportation budget
• Free meals at the hub
• Gym membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level