qa engineer (manual) for AI-powered planning

Air Apps is a family-founded technology company creating an AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner. Founded in Lisbon in 2018, the company is self-funded, operates offices in Lisbon and San Francisco, and has reached over 100 million downloads worldwide.

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

• Approximately 2–3 years of experience 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 Postman, Swagger, or similar API testing tools;
• Understanding of backend testing practices, including API, database, and integration testing;
• Comfort reviewing pull requests and backend architecture changes to help ensure quality standards;
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams;
• Nice to have: Familiarity with TestRail or comparable test management platforms.

• Annual bonus;
• Top-tier health and life insurance;
• Transportation budget;
• Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well-being, and more;
• Urban Sports Club membership;
• Meals 100% free at the office;
• Pension fund;
• Annual conference;
• Apple hardware ecosystem for work.