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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$160K - $210K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver full-stack features, enhancing code quality and mentoring junior engineers while owning projects from inception to deployment in a dynamic...

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

$130K - $182K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver scalable, high-performing full stack solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate content creation tools and enhance user experiences across complex sy...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Champion user experience by enhancing our insurance platform's web interface. Collaborate with teams to simplify design, implement UX initiatives, and develop solutions that empower agents and interna...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $176K *

Drive innovation in document processing by leading high-impact projects, shaping architecture, and optimizing performance in a queue-driven pipeline. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI products an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Elevate incident response capabilities by developing dashboards and alerts, optimizing cloud performance, and ensuring security compliance. Collaborate with product teams to enhance IAM needs while dr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver user-centric web applications by designing and implementing intuitive interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and enhance application performance while st...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software engineering by developing and enhancing complex systems. Collaborate on innovative solutions for data processing and real-time applications while ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of software solutions by designing, developing, and enhancing applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to analyze user requirements and conduct code reviews, ensuring high-qu...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Advance your career by developing and enhancing complex software systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, design solutions, and ensure quality control while leading projects in a dynam...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining CRM platforms by architecting innovative, AI-driven solutions. This high-impact role requires visionary leadership to optimize data processing and enhance user experience...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing compute infrastructure, ensuring scalable services for diverse applications. Collaborate with top engineers to optimize VM lifecycle management and leverage AI tools for o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust SaaS platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams, building and enhancing features, and delivering customer-centric solutions throughout the development lifecycle...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Optimize the daily operation of production trading systems, focusing on monitoring, incident response, and system performance across Linux environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance resilience an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $190K *

Elevate user experiences by building and shipping innovative web features for Uber Eats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance discovery and accessibility, ensuring a seamless journey for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying cloud-based solutions using Python, Azure, and Databricks. Collaborate with agile teams to enhance productivity and deliver high-quality software through...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$190K - $285K *

Drive the development and management of automated systems for data center networks, ensuring compliance and reliability while mentoring junior engineers and overseeing project management in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $192K *

Join a team that's building a high-impact iOS app for millions, enhancing local entrepreneurs' online presence. Collaborate on exciting features, improve code quality, and tackle real-time data challe...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $192K *

Join a dynamic team of Senior iOS Engineers to enhance a widely-used app, driving innovation and improving mobile infrastructure while collaborating on exciting features and solving real-time data cha...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $192K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mobile technology by building innovative features for a widely-used app. Collaborate with talented engineers to enhance our codebase and tackle real-time data...

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

$130K - $192K *

Join our team to enhance a widely-used app, driving innovation and scalability while collaborating with engineers to build features and improve our codebase. Your expertise will help shape the future...

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

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of software development by solving complex problems, designing robust applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance product features while mainta...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Drive mission-critical web service development for an ICAM solution, focusing on designing, integrating, and maintaining enterprise-level services that support secure access control and attribute mana...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$168K - $227K *

Lead the design and development of innovative purchase orchestration systems, driving complex decisions and collaborating across teams to enhance customer trust and streamline off-Amazon transactions...

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

$120K - $160K *

Innovate cloud-native solutions in IoT, leveraging TypeScript and Azure for scalable, reliable software. Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver high-quality applications with automated testing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $120K *

Engineer high-quality software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams, writing clean code, and leveraging the latest technologies to drive innovation and efficiency in a dynamic enviro...

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  •   8 - 10 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.