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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$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in software development by implementing features and optimizing performance in an AI-driven environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and enha...

Nebraska, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $236K *

Join a team that's redefining secure identity solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and operate scalable identity platforms, collaborating across teams to enhance security and develo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $320K *

Build advanced software to automate engineering data extraction and enhance precision manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to create user-friendly applications that manage complex 2D and 3D data, e...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $192K *

Innovate and enhance backend systems by developing scalable web applications, defining architecture, and transitioning to microservices. Collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex technical chall...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $192K *

Join a team that's developing and optimizing backend systems for large-scale web applications. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance, reliability, and security while transitioning to a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $192K *

Innovate at the forefront of technology by developing scalable backend systems, enhancing performance, and transitioning to microservices. Collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex challenges an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $192K *

Develop and enhance backend systems for large-scale web applications, collaborating cross-functionally to optimize performance, scalability, and security while transitioning to a microservice architec...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$174K - $253K *

Transform your career by tackling complex engineering challenges in software development. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance infrastructure and deliver impactful solutions that reach billions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing robust Java/Spring backend services, enhancing data processing and reliability for financial institutions. Collaborate with a skilled team to drive technical improvements...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop robust Java/Spring backend services for financial data processing. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, reliability, and API compatibility while contributing to design decisions and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by crafting impactful UI components that enhance user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a robust frontend application, ensuring high performance and u...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Transform user experiences by building robust, reusable UI components while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our Navigator platform's design and functionality, ensuring high perfor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Innovate as a Senior Frontend Software Engineer, crafting user-centric UI components and enhancing the Navigator platform. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality, performant applications whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Unlock innovative UI solutions as you build reusable components and enhance user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, performant applications while driving best...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $178K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to develop AI-driven data solutions, enhancing transparency and efficiency in private market investments while collaborating closely with product and design...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $255K *

Elevate data management by designing scalable storage solutions and ingestion pipelines. Lead technical direction, optimize performance, and ensure reliable access to historical data for product teams...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to design secure, scalable back-end services using modern technologies, mentor junior engineers, and drive impactful projects in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across functi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that designs and builds scalable, secure backend services using modern technologies, mentors engineers, and enhances platform capabilities through innovation and collaboration across funct...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $279K *

Elevate your career by leading complex integration projects that enhance customer engagement through innovative data solutions. Drive technical direction and collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$156K - $279K *

Lead complex integration projects, designing and building robust data pipelines for a high-impact decisioning platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement through i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$156K - $279K *

Empower our team by leading complex integration projects and designing robust data pipelines. Drive technical direction for a high-impact platform that personalizes customer engagement through innovat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$186K - $334K *

Elevate customer engagement by leading integration projects for a cutting-edge reinforcement learning platform. Drive technical direction and build robust data pipelines to deliver personalized recomm...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $170K *

Lead the development of scalable backend systems and data infrastructure for an innovative AI-native analytics platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize solutions that d...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $200K *

Optimize our data infrastructure platform by enhancing automation, observability, and stability. Drive architectural changes to support long-term service requirements while ensuring high throughput an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $210K *

Shape the future of technology by developing innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences and drive efficiency across platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex challen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.