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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$133K - $183K *

Transform the user experience by designing and implementing innovative backend solutions for a cutting-edge checkout platform, enhancing accessibility and flexibility for financial products in a colla...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $206K *

Transform the user experience by designing and implementing innovative financial products. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance the checkout platform, ensuring reliability and performance for seam...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $210K *

Drive the technical vision for complex systems, leading cross-team initiatives and enhancing engineering standards. Own reliability and scalability of core infrastructure while mentoring engineers and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and scaling a cutting-edge payments platform, overseeing everything from backend services to user interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, hi...

San Mateo, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading software development on the Guidewire Cloud platform. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications while mentoring junior d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Drive your career with a high-ownership role focused on backend systems and data architecture. Collaborate directly with founders to design scalable solutions for an AI-native platform in the chemical...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $157K *

Build scalable backend services and cloud infrastructure for a new authentication platform, driving innovation and reliability across multiple marketplaces while collaborating with a dynamic engineeri...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $225K *

Unlock potential by designing intuitive interfaces for AI tools, enhancing user experience through collaboration with engineers and researchers, and transforming complex workflows into actionable insi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $135K *

Transform your career by owning full-stack development for high-volume tracking services. Collaborate with a dynamic team to build APIs and user interfaces that enhance data workflows for renowned glo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and development of scalable core platform systems that process transactions and integrate with financial institutions globally. Drive innovation and mentor...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading our platform engineering efforts, enhancing infrastructure, security, and CI/CD processes. Drive innovation and reliability as you build scalable solutions that empower pro...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Champion product innovation by owning entire areas end-to-end, driving impactful solutions in a fast-paced startup environment. Collaborate closely with customers and engineers to deliver quality AI-d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform user experiences as a Software Engineer, driving AI-powered product innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and scale high-performance applications that engag...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $100K *

Develop and design innovative software solutions, leveraging expertise in Java, network protocols, and database systems. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to solve complex problems and enhance dist...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Develop innovative software solutions by leveraging your expertise in Java, network protocols, and database design. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to tackle complex challenges and enhance distri...

North York, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Architect scalable backend systems that enhance internal operations, driving efficiency and user-centric solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful technical initiatives and mentor...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$92K - $115K *

Champion the development of scalable backend systems and AI-driven features, integrating advanced technologies to enhance product functionality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$226K - $296K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role leading the evolution of our data ecosystem. As a technical strategist, you'll architect scalable solutions, bridge business objectives with technical strategy, an...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $275K *

Lead the architectural evolution of a data ecosystem, driving strategic initiatives and hands-on solutions to enhance scalability and resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align techn...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion mission-critical web service development for an ICAM solution, focusing on AWS cloud-native design and operational maintenance. Collaborate within a dynamic team to deliver high-performance...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain enterprise software solutions. Leverage your expertise in Java, Python, and modern CI/CD practices t...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring reliable software operations. Oversee live production environments, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with development and operations to maintain system hea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $120K *

Help us shape the future of web development by building innovative front-end solutions. Collaborate with a creative team to implement responsive features and enhance user experiences across our advert...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of a robust Kubernetes control plane, enhancing multi-cloud infrastructure and driving scalable architecture for enterprise-grade cloud services...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $153K *

Deliver a robust frontend architecture for a mature web UI, enhancing performance and usability. Collaborate with UX designers and set coding standards while ensuring security and analytics integratio...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.