Backend Engineer - Remote

Overview

Air Apps is a remote-first 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.

In Short

• Design, implement, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, microservices, and server-side logic.
• Collaborate on schema design, query optimization, and data modeling.
• Develop solutions that scale to millions of users.
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with data protection laws.
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and frontend developers.
• Enhance talent pool while preparing to launch the official job.
• Work in a remote-first environment with flexible hours.
• Participate in code reviews to uphold code quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Java, Go, Python, Ruby).
• Experience with frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Django, Express.js).
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and microservices.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Benefits

• Remote-first approach with flexible working hours.
• Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
• Annual Bonus.
• Medical Insurance, including vision & dental.
• Disability insurance - short and long-term.
• 401k with up to 4% contribution.
• Air Stipend of $3,120/year for home office, learning, wellness, etc.
• Opportunity to meet the team at Air Conference 2025 in Las Vegas.