Back-End Software Engineer Jobs at Ladders

Looking for opportunities that fit your skills as a Back-End Software Engineer? You're in the right place. Ladders offers numerous high-paying job opportunities for Back-End Software Engineers across a range of top-tier companies in various industries.

What is a Back-End Software Engineer?

Back-End Software Engineers are responsible for server-side web application development. They create, code, and improve the server, server-side applications, and databases that, when combined with front-end codes, help create a functional, seamless experience for the end-user.

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$150K - $180K *

Elevate software engineering through hands-on leadership, guiding AI development and influencing product direction across multiple platforms while ensuring quality and trust in member experiences...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $175K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cloud-based email security services. Work alongside experts to design and implement robust solutions, influence engineering practices, and mentor junior develo...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower successful feature deployment across platforms by building and evolving agentic workflow components, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing platform readiness knowledge to st...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building a unified data platform, shaping analytics infrastructure to streamline decision-making processes and enhance data accessibility across teams while ensuring high quality an...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative compliance solutions for government agencies by designing and implementing scalable systems. Collaborate with engineers and partners to enhance our AI-powered platform and drive imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to craft engaging, user-friendly AI workflows that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver seamless interfaces, ensuring quality and scalability across...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of engineering by driving strategic initiatives that elevate engineering excellence and foster a collaborative culture within our fast-growing team focused on Governance, Risk, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $193K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating cloud infrastructure solutions. You will enhance operational reliability and efficiency while collaborating on mission-critical systems that empower data-int...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$229K - $258K *

Join a team that's redefining open-source library management. You'll lead architectural strategies and automation efforts across multiple ecosystems, influencing the future of platform scalability and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the Libraries Platform by architecting a scalable, automated ecosystem-building solution. Collaborate across teams to implement efficient workflows, optimize security patch processes, and el...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $155K *

Drive the design and delivery of scalable software solutions, focusing on enhancing healthcare platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally while mentoring teams to adopt modern engineering practices and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $167K *

Drive the development of single-click apps by collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality code delivery for the BigCommerce App Marketplace through efficient data migrations and o...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $220K *

Transform the engineering landscape by building scalable AWS and Kubernetes infrastructures, writing Terraform modules, and creating seamless CI/CD pipelines. Partner with teams to enhance platform ca...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $93K *

Accelerate progress at implementing and optimizing cloud technologies across platforms. Collaborate with teams to design cloud solutions, automate processes, and ensure secure resource utilization whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to design and build robust infrastructure that meets evolving regulations. Innovate by mastering new technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experien...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative software solutions while driving generative AI capabilities, shaping technical direction, and enhancing team collaboration in a remote and agile environment fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a forward-thinking tech team, developing innovative health solutions for global users. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure code excellence and user-centric design while fos...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team to modernize a legacy application, drive strategic feature development, and collaborate cross-functionally. This hands-on role focuses on enhancing product architecture while ens...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform engineering excellence by leading architectural development and mentoring teams. Collaborate across product and program areas to drive innovation and maintain high standards in scalable, sec...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $260K *

Accelerate progress at building scalable, agentic AI platforms through Python services. Engage with a cross-functional team to tackle complex backend systems, ensuring security, compliance, and high p...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $265K *

Engage with cutting-edge technologies to design scalable infrastructure, tackle complex industry challenges, and collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences in a fast-paced environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to enhance our technical stack and portals, enabling seamless experiences for tradesmen and vendors. Engage in product-focused development, debugging, and optimizing software solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $195K *

Help us shape the future of our platform by ensuring scalable, reliable cloud infrastructure while mentoring engineers and guiding architectural decisions to boost engineering productivity and system...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $267K *

Innovate backend architecture for media tools, driving enhanced user engagement through dynamic, scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features in a fast-paced...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by designing and developing scalable, high-performance applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges while delivering efficient, maintainable...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the main responsibility of a Back-End Software Engineer?question toggle

    Back-End Software Engineers are primarily responsible for developing and maintaining the server-side of web applications. Their work involves writing code to create or improve server functionality. They usually work in tandem with front-end developers to ensure smooth user interaction with the website or application.

  • What skills do I need to become a Back-End Software Engineer?question toggle

    Back-End Software Engineers should be proficient in server-side languages such as Java, Python, Ruby etc. They should also have a strong understanding of database management, system internals, and server architecture.

  • Why should I use Ladders for my Back-End Software Engineer job search?question toggle

    Ladders connects you with the highest paying job opportunities in the Back-End Software Engineer category across leading companies. It offers a curated list of job openings that match your specific skills and interests.