Explore Back-End Software Engineer Jobs

Find back-end software engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. These roles focus on the server-side systems that power websites, mobile apps, and digital services—from APIs and databases to cloud infrastructure and distributed applications. Browse opportunities with vetted employers seeking experienced engineers to build reliable, secure, and scalable software.

What Back-End Software Engineers Do

Back-end engineers design, develop, test, and maintain the services and infrastructure that applications depend on. Their work can include building APIs, modeling and managing data, improving system performance, integrating third-party services, and troubleshooting production issues. They often collaborate with front-end engineers, product managers, designers, security teams, and site reliability engineers to deliver complete products.

Common Skills and Technologies

Employers commonly seek experience with languages such as Java, Python, Go, C#, JavaScript, or Ruby, along with frameworks and tools suited to their technology stack. Many positions also call for knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases, API design, cloud platforms, containers, CI/CD, automated testing, system design, and secure coding practices. The right mix varies by company, product, and level of responsibility.

Career Paths and Seniority

Back-end software engineers can grow into senior, staff, or principal engineering roles, or move toward technical leadership and architecture. Some specialize in areas such as distributed systems, data infrastructure, cloud engineering, developer platforms, or application security. Job titles and expectations differ between employers, so review each listing for scope, required experience, and opportunities for growth.

Find Back-End Engineer Roles on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role responsibilities, technologies, experience requirements, and compensation details to identify positions that match your skills and career goals. New listings and employer needs vary, so check back regularly for current opportunities.

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$167K - $230K *

Champion the development of enterprise-grade foundations, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable solutions for large organizations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful featur...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Transform the future of technology by building secure AI applications and full-stack solutions for federal partners. Collaborate with engineers and product teams to deliver impactful software that mee...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Build innovative software solutions for federal partners, focusing on full-stack development, user experience, and secure integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful app...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Partner with us to build and support innovative software solutions for federal and national security programs. This hands-on role involves full-stack development, collaboration with engineers, and del...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Transform infrastructure by building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automation, and tooling to enhance engineering productivity and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Lead the evolution of backend systems for a cutting-edge platform, ensuring reliability, security, and performance at scale. Drive architectural initiatives and solve complex challenges in a dynamic e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the evolution of backend systems for a cutting-edge platform, focusing on architecture, security, and scalability. Collaborate on complex challenges to enhance reliability and performance, ensur...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's evolving and scaling backend systems for a cutting-edge platform. Drive architectural initiatives, enhance security, and solve complex challenges in a dynamic environment focused on...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by evolving and scaling backend systems for a cutting-edge platform. Lead architectural initiatives, design APIs, and ensure security while solving complex challenges in a dynamic env...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the Solutions Architecture team by developing internal tools and automations that enhance workflows, drive efficiency, and support scalable solutions. Collaborate closely with architects to tr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $400K *

Transform customer experiences by designing and building robust systems for configuring, training, and monitoring AI agents, ensuring usability for non-technical teams while maintaining powerful funct...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $158K *

Join us to enhance the developer experience for engineering teams by building intuitive, scalable tools and applications. Your expertise will streamline workflows and improve self-service capabilities...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading the migration of complex data systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize technology stacks and optimize data proces...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$267K - $297K *

Innovate and lead the design of resilient distributed systems, tackling complex infrastructure challenges to enhance performance and reliability for millions of users globally. Drive technical strateg...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$192K - $213K *

Transform data processing by building robust, low-latency pipelines for infrared missions. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to deliver high-quality geospatial data products, ensuring reliabil...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$162K - $207K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing trust in freight. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll develop innovative solutions to protect our carrier network from fraud while ens...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$148K - $266K *

Unlock your potential as a Full Stack Software Engineer, collaborating with a dynamic team to develop and enhance cybersecurity solutions that protect critical systems from emerging threats in a fast...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$148K - $266K *

Transform cybersecurity by developing and maintaining complex software applications. Collaborate with teams to design systems that protect critical U.S. infrastructure from emerging threats while ensu...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$133K - $183K *

Drive developer productivity by enhancing test automation frameworks and CI pipelines. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality software delivery, optimize testing processes, and implement innovative...

CanadaRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive a fullstack engineering team to enhance enterprise capabilities, collaborating with Product and Design to align technical strategies with customer needs, while ensuring high standards in securit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $205K *

Elevate our radar software platform by architecting robust solutions, collaborating across teams, and ensuring high-performance systems thrive in dynamic environments for defense and automotive applic...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $161K *

Elevate your career by enhancing the reliability and scalability of production systems. Lead database migrations, optimize cloud data platforms, and build self-service tools to empower engineers in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to drive product development from concept to launch, engaging directly with customers and shaping the future of our platform through innovative full-stack en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $213K *

Elevate your career by designing scalable backend systems that enhance customer engagement and streamline growth. Leverage your expertise to shape impactful solutions in a collaborative, remote-first...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software solutions by designing, developing, and supporting innovative applications across various platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a back-end software engineer do?question toggle

    A back-end software engineer builds and maintains the server-side services behind digital products, including APIs, databases, business logic, and integrations. They also help ensure systems are reliable, secure, and able to scale.

  • What skills are commonly required for back-end software engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but often include proficiency in one or more programming languages, database experience, API development, testing, system design, and familiarity with cloud platforms or distributed systems. Check each job listing for its specific stack and qualifications.

  • What is the difference between a back-end and a front-end software engineer?question toggle

    Back-end engineers typically work on server-side logic, data, and services, while front-end engineers build the user-facing parts of websites and applications. The two roles collaborate to deliver a complete product.

  • Do back-end software engineer jobs on Ladders pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation and eligibility details vary by listing, so review the individual job posting for current information.

  • What career paths are available for back-end software engineers?question toggle

    Experienced engineers may advance to senior, staff, or principal roles, pursue technical leadership or architecture, or specialize in fields such as cloud platforms, distributed systems, data infrastructure, or security.