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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$100K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI/ML solutions, managing technical teams and transforming business requirements into impactful technical architectures while driving innovation in c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead a high-performing team to ensure the stability and modernization of enterprise systems, overseeing product sourcing and vendor operations while delivering reliable and scalable engineering soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $125K *

Lead the charge in driving innovation and quality as a Software Engineer. Collaborate across the full stack to develop, maintain, and deliver high-quality software solutions that transform the insuran...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $208K *

Join us to enhance secure identity experiences by building scalable backend APIs. Collaborate with product leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features while owning the technical d...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of backend systems and architectures, driving scalability, optimization, and AI tooling. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, data models, and integrations, ensuring seamless pe...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop an advanced SMTP relay infrastructure, driving enterprise email security initiatives and enhancing operational excellence in a fast-paced environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $300K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and enhance support for medical technologies. Contribute to impactful projects, leveraging full stack development across diverse tech...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $173K *

Drive impactful solutions by designing and developing scalable web applications while leading automation efforts and enhancing user experiences through collaboration with cross-functional teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $172K *

Join a team that's focused on building and evolving a scalable, stable platform. You'll directly impact system health and performance while collaborating with engineers to support essential tools and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $183K *

Join a dynamic engineering team focused on building innovative, scalable software solutions to enhance educational assessments, balancing reliability with experimentation in a collaborative, mission-d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's passionate about crafting high-quality software solutions. Collaborate with talented engineers to design, develop, and enhance a dynamic hybrid/cloud-native product using modern tec...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $177K *

Innovate Android experiences by designing, building, and maintaining user-friendly coupon features that enhance interaction and accessibility within app, web, and CRM platforms, while optimizing perfo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a fast-paced startup by enhancing our infrastructure. You'll drive improvements across AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure sys...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $214K *

Contribute to the development of cutting-edge SMTP relay infrastructure, enhancing email security with scalable solutions. Collaborate across teams to design and maintain high-volume mail flow service...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Empower an engineering team to enhance the software development lifecycle. Lead initiatives in developer experience, cloud services, and operational reliability, driving collaboration and innovation w...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Unlock potential by driving AI integration into software engineering workflows. Lead the strategy and execution of LLM inference systems, advancing productivity and efficiency across the organization...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $148K *

Shape our finance technology platform by designing and building first-class solutions, focusing on secure and efficient processing of financial transactions while embracing modern tech tools and colla...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$388K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in big data engineering by building innovative data products and frameworks for web-scale datasets, collaborating with top-tier algorithm teams to enhance personalization and member ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Create innovative data integrations and migration solutions, driving architecture, implementation, and maintenance independently. Influence future growth by building a robust platform and directly imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $209K *

Advance your career by enhancing a scalable, multi-tenant cloud platform. Lead in coding, mentoring, and collaborating across teams to deliver seamless observability experiences while ensuring operati...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $135K *

Pioneer high-quality software solutions by designing and developing robust applications utilizing Java and C#. Collaborate with teams and contribute to project success while adhering to best practices...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $135K *

Lead the charge in building high-quality custom software solutions while ensuring adherence to coding standards. Collaborate with a team, tackle complex projects, and utilize your extensive experience...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $175K *

Engage as a Staff DevOps Engineer, driving platform improvements and mentoring engineers to ensure high-quality software delivery. Collaborate across teams to solve complex problems and enhance automa...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform the mobile landscape by developing scalable Android applications. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize user experience and drive innovation in a fully remote setting w...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team of engineers to design and develop mission-critical software solutions for the US Air Force, utilizing modern programming languages in an exciting, collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.