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Air Apps

Backend QA Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$52K - $65K/yr

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 ...

Rothera

Backend Quality Assurance Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

About the Role The Backend Quality Assurance Specialist serves as a key technical contributor ... You are a detail-oriented engineer who works closely with Product and Engineering to enforce ...

Rothera

Backend Quality Assurance Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

About the Role The Backend Quality Assurance Specialist serves as a key technical contributor ... You are a detail-oriented engineer who works closely with Product and Engineering to enforce ...

Socket.dev

Backend Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$145K - $180K/yr

Join an exceptionally talented team of engineers, designers, product leaders, and business builders ... backend quality, stability, and performance. Triage incoming issues to find the most urgent ...

iTech US, Inc.

Quality Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$71K - $92K/yr

Partner closely with product, frontend, backend, and platform engineers to validate requirements, prevent defects early, and deliver high-quality customer experiences. * Work alongside developers ...

Fora

Senior Quality Assurance Testing Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$110K - $140K/yr

Your strength is backend QA - integration testing, system-level validation, and data quality across ... You'll work closely with developers, product managers, and designers to test how things behave from ...

3ds

Quality Engineer

Waltham, MA · On-site

$116K - $140K/yr

... and backend functionalities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to validate new ... as a Quality Engineer with strong exposure to function and feature based testing • 3 or more ...

NJM Insurance Group

Senior Quality Engineer

Trenton, NJ · On-site

$100K - $116K/yr

Perform backend validation, webservices, and API testing using appropriate tools * Maintain and improve quality engineering, functional, technical and professional skills and knowledge through ...

NJM Insurance Group

Senior Quality Engineer

Trenton, NJ · On-site

$100K - $116K/yr

Perform backend validation, webservices, and API testing using appropriate tools * Maintain and improve quality engineering, functional, technical and professional skills and knowledge through ...

Apple

Quality Engineer, Rights & Pricing

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$88K - $114K/yr

The Rights & Pricing engineering team provides the Apple Services platform for distribution rights ... The Pricing QA team ensures the quality, reliability, and scalability of complex backend pricing ...

Quantum Corporation

Lead Quality Engineer

Dublin, OH · On-site

$68K - $87K/yr

As the Lead Quality Engineer for the platform, you will be responsible for defining quality ... You will work across frontend applications, backend services, reporting tools, and data platforms ...

Apple

Quality Engineer, Rights & Pricing

Cupertino, CA

$123K - $218K/yr

The Rights & Pricing engineering team provides the Apple Services platform for distribution rights ... The Pricing QA team ensures the quality, reliability, and scalability of complex backend pricing ...

MM International

IVR Quality Engineer

Fort Mill, SC · On-site

API & Backend Testing: Experienced in validating RESTful APIs and backend services using Postman ... Quality Engineering & DevOps: Strong foundation in test strategy, defect triage, and CI/CD ...

Life.Church

Senior Quality Engineer

Edmond, OK · On-site

$80K - $108K/yr

The Senior Quality Engineer is primarily responsible for leading quality across mobile and web ... Define and maintain automated API, contract, and integration testing strategies to validate backend ...

Pinnacle Technical Resources

Quality Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality assurance and test engineering, particularly in backend financial, fintech, or regulated systems. This role requires a strong technical ...

PTR Global

Quality Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality assurance and test engineering, particularly in backend financial, fintech, or regulated systems. This role requires a strong technical ...

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Backend QA Engineer

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Air Apps
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$52K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 18 days ago

Key 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.

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to review pull requests, ensuring code quality and test coverage.

Job description

About Air Apps
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.
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.
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.
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.
What benefits do we offer?
  • Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
  • Annual Bonus.
  • Medical Insurance (including vision & dental).
  • Disability insurance - short and long-term.
  • 401k up to 4% contribution.
  • Air Conference - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
  • Transportation budget
  • Free meals at the hub
  • Gym membership

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.

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