Backend Engineer

About Air Apps

Air Apps is a 100% remote company with over 50 employees worldwide, dedicated to building products that enrich people's lives. We develop high-quality utility and productivity apps, seamlessly combining Apple's simplicity with innovative solutions that make life easier.

Our portfolio includes top-ranked apps like Translate Now and Calculator Air, which are among the fastest-growing in their categories. With over 100 million downloads and more than 2 million ratings averaging 4.7 stars, we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to our users.

The Role

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, front-end 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.

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.

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.

What benefits do we offer?

• Remote-first approach with flexible working hours.
• Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance.
• Annual Bonus.
• Top-tier Health Insurance for peace of mind.
• Public Transportation Pass to support your commute needs.
• Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well-being, and more.
• Air Conference 2025 in Las Vegas – an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.

Application Disclaimer

At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.