Backend Engineer Java, Golang, Cloud, AWS, PostgreSQL

About AIRR Labs

AIRR Labs is a fast-growing E-commerce and Social Commerce company helping brands build meaningful connections with consumers across Southeast Asia.

Our Technology team develops AI-powered platforms and internal products that enable business teams to operate at scale, automate complex workflows, and drive measurable business outcomes. We are building the operational backbone of modern commerce - combining intelligent automation, scalable infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making.

As a Backend Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and building the systems that power our next generation of commerce solutions.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to join our team. You will design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure server-side applications that power our products and services. The ideal candidate is passionate about building efficient systems, has strong problem-solving skills, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build high-concurrency backend services using Go or Java to support global e-commerce scale.
• Develop and optimize AI-powered search features, including vector-based semantic search and integration with LLM-driven workflows.
• Build and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, ensuring high availability and optimized performance for large-scale media assets.
• Implement event-driven architectures and microservices that communicate via high-performance message brokers.
• Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment in a containerized environment.
• Collaborate on the design of complex database schemas (Postgres) and search index mappings (OpenSearch) to ensure data integrity and query efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of backend development experience. We are also open to exceptional early-career engineers with strong technical foundations.
• Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) or Java.
• Experience building and operating cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Solid understanding of relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
• Experience working with containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with modern observability and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki.
• Experience working with search technologies such as OpenSearch or Elasticsearch.
• Understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and high-concurrency applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building scalable products.
• Good English communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within regional teams.

Preferred Skills (Optional):

• Experience with Vector Databases (e.g. OpenSearch Vector Engine).
• Knowledge of building and optimizing Digital Asset Management (DAM) or content delivery systems.
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or AWS CDK.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies that transform how businesses create content.
• A collaborative, innovative environment with opportunities for professional growth.