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About the Role

We are seeking a Backend QA Engineer to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our backend systems. This role involves testing APIs, databases, and backend services, collaborating closely with engineers to maintain high-quality standards across our infrastructure. This is a fully onsite position based in our Lisbon office.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute tests for backend systems, including APIs, databases, and service integrations.
• Validate API functionality and performance using tools such as Postman, Swagger, or similar platforms.
• Test and verify database operations, queries, and data integrity in systems using PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to review pull requests, ensuring code quality and test coverage.
• Support the development and maintenance of automated tests for backend services.
• Participate in reviewing backend infrastructure and identifying potential reliability or performance issues.
• Document and track defects, test cases, and test results using test management tools such as TestRail or similar systems.
• Work closely with developers and product teams to improve testing strategies and overall product quality.

Requirements

• Approximately 2–3 years of experience working with backend technologies, testing, or software development in test roles.
• Experience with Node.js and TypeScript in backend environments.
• Familiarity with SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL, and experience validating database queries and data integrity.
• Experience testing REST APIs using tools such as Postman, Swagger, or similar API testing tools.
• Understanding of backend testing practices, including API testing, database testing, and integration testing.
• Familiarity with test management tools such as TestRail or comparable platforms is beneficial.
• Comfort reviewing pull requests and backend architecture changes to help ensure quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Node.js
• TypeScript
• SQL
• PostgreSQL
• Postman
• Swagger
• TestRail

Location

• Lisbon

Work Type

• Onsite
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2-3 years

Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Top-tier Health and Life Insurance
• Transportation Budget
• Coverflex benefits package
• Urban Sports Club membership
• Free meals at the office
• Pension Fund
• Annual Conference
• Apple hardware ecosystem

About the Company

• Air Apps is a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP).
• Born in Lisbon, Portugal in 2018 with offices in Lisbon and San Francisco, we’ve remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.
• Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference.
• We empower people across the globe by shaping products that make a difference.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.