Hiring: Backend Engineer Company: Air Apps Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:09:06 Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, Django, Encryption, Express.js, GCP, GraphQL, Java, Microservices, Python, Quality Assurance, REST, RESTful, Ruby, Spring Boot About the job Required Skills: •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. •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. Qualifications: •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? •Apple hardware ecosystem for work. •Medical Insurance (including vision & dental). •Air Conference – an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together. •Free meals at the hub Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!