Senior Backend Developer at Air Company

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Telecommunications, Media, StreamingIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in Java/Kotlin and backend development
  • Strong understanding of microservices architecture
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-native services (preferably AWS), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
  • Proficiency in designing and maintaining data processing pipelines, APIs, and system integrations
  • A proactive mindset and focus on improving systems rather than simply delivering features
  • Fluency in English and strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Awareness of secure software development practices (SSDLC) and commitment to quality assurance
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot
  • Bonus: hands-on experience with AI/ML including prompt engineering, embeddings, RAG, and deploying models into production systems

Responsibilities

  • Design and build backend services that process and enrich metadata in near real-time
  • Model and maintain metadata structures that ensure consistency and completeness
  • Create APIs and event-driven systems to support metadata distribution across teams
  • Optimize performance and correctness in a high-throughput, low-latency pipeline
  • Collaborate with backend developers, data specialists, and other teams to innovate across the entire metadata lifecycle, from ingestion and modeling to enrichment and delivery

Skills

Java
Kotlin
Spring Boot
AWS
SNS
SQS
Kinesis
PostgreSQL
DynamoDB
Terraform
Grafana
CI/CD

Air Company

Transforms CO2 into renewable resources

About Air Company

AIR Company focuses on tackling climate change by converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into renewable resources through its AIRMADE System. This system captures CO2 from the atmosphere and transforms it into useful products, effectively turning a harmful greenhouse gas into a valuable asset. Unlike many competitors, AIR Company specifically targets industries such as aviation, manufacturing, and energy, which are known for high pollution levels, providing them with a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. The company's goal is to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources and promote sustainable practices across various sectors.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$104.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Energy, Social ImpactIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Paid Time Off
Paid Family Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Commuter Benefits
Pet Insurance
Employee Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from companies like LanzaTech and Neste in the SAF market.
Potential regulatory challenges as governments develop carbon capture technology standards.
Dependence on airline partnerships, which may not yield expected results.

Differentiation

Air Company uses patented technology to convert CO2 into carbon-negative products.
Their AIRMADE System offers a unique solution to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
The company has won numerous awards, highlighting its innovative approach to carbon utilization.

Upsides

Recent $69M funding round boosts financial resources for scaling operations and R&D.
Partnership with Air Canada enhances opportunities in sustainable aviation fuel development.
Growing interest in SAF aligns with Air Company's focus on CO2-derived fuels.

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