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Backend QA Engineer

Remote, Madrid·Full-time·Added 5 months ago

This job was published 5 months ago

Air Apps

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Overview

Job details

€52,000 - €65,000 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About €3,060 - €3,720 a month after tax.
Full-time
Per the ad.
Fully remote
Per the ad.
A relocation package
Help with the move, per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Air Apps doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Have 2+ years of experience
Junior-level role.

Benefits

Private health insurance
Per the ad: paid by the employer, or taken through flexible pay.
Life insurance
Per the ad.
Meal vouchers
A restaurant card or tickets, per the ad.
Gym access
Free or discounted, per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

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.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Annual Bonus
Top-tier Health and Life Insurance for peace of mind.
Transportation Budget to support your commute needs.
Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well-being, and more.
Urban Sports Club membership to keep you active.
Meals 100% free at the office.
Pension Fund to support your long-term financial planning.
Annual Conference: an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
Apple hardware ecosystem for work.

The role

We are looking for a Backend QA Engineer to help ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our backend systems. In this role, they will focus on testing APIs, databases, and backend services while collaborating closely with engineers to maintain high-quality standards across our infrastructure.

What you'll do

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.

How you'll work

This is a fully onsite position, based at our office in Lisbon, where you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in person and contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We are open to support with relocation efforts.

The ideal candidate has approximately 2-3 years of experience working with backend technologies such as Node.js and TypeScript and enjoys combining software development practices with quality assurance. They will contribute to test design, automation, API validation, and infrastructure review while helping maintain a strong quality culture within the engineering team.

About Air Apps

Air Apps is a mobile app development company known for creating popular utility and productivity applications, such as scanner and QR code apps, that have been downloaded by millions of users worldwide. The company operates in the competitive mobile apps industry, focusing on user-friendly design and rapid iteration to deliver high-quality solutions for everyday needs.

Air Apps has a significant presence in Spain, with a development office in Barcelona, which serves as a hub for engineering and product talent. The company's work culture emphasizes innovation, autonomy, and a fast-paced environment, making it an attractive option for international professionals looking to contribute to globally distributed consumer apps. With a diverse team and a focus on growth, Air Apps offers opportunities for relocators to work on products with a broad user base while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle of Barcelona.

Industry: Mobile Apps
Founded: 2018
Employees: 100–500
Headquarters: Miami, USA
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: airapps.co

Good to know if you are moving

Air Apps has a Barcelona office, which is a key engineering hub, offering a chance to work in a vibrant European tech city.
The company's products have been downloaded over 100 million times, indicating a strong user base and product-market fit.
Air Apps is known for a fast-paced, data-driven culture, which can be appealing for professionals looking to make an impact.
The company offers a hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility between remote and in-office work.
As a global company with a Spanish office, Air Apps provides opportunities for international professionals to work in a multicultural environment.

In their own words

About the company & team

At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger and moving faster. We're a family-founded company on a mission to create the world's first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal in 2018 and now with offices in both 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. Here, you'll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.

Join us on this journey to redefine resource management and change lives along the way.

Additional information

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.

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.

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