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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$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming internal software for a growing organization. You'll own products end to end, collaborating with leaders to turn data into actionable insights while deploying reliable...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $150K *

Drive backend services innovation by leading an engineering team, enhancing data integration on AWS, and ensuring operational excellence through structured vendor transition and improved engineering p...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Join us to drive the development of innovative features and applications that enhance healthcare experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for our customers...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $238K *

Elevate cloud infrastructure by joining a dynamic team focused on building next-gen platforms. Collaborate with engineers to enhance processes, drive best practices, and support developers in deliveri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $262K *

Join a dynamic Cloud Platform team to enhance core infrastructure, enabling diverse workloads. Collaborate with engineers to drive innovation, improve processes, and support developers in building nex...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $142K *

Deliver high-quality software solutions by designing and developing scalable applications. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences using modern technologies and best practices in a dy...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Take ownership of building and evolving our platform services, enhancing reliability and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions that streamline customer...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's building scalable infrastructure and APIs to enhance customer connections. Take ownership of projects from design to production, ensuring reliability and performance while collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Design and build robust systems that capture shopper behavior data, enhance AI models, and deliver real-time insights. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to drive impactful solutions from concept to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $210K *

Take ownership of full-stack projects, driving development from scoping to delivery. Collaborate across teams to create high-quality applications using Python and React, while leveraging AI tools to e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $174K *

Transform software development by leading teams, driving innovation, and managing complex systems. Collaborate across departments to enhance operational excellence and mentor engineers while staying a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $200K *

Shape the future of software integration by leading a team to develop a robust ERP connector framework, ensuring data integrity and seamless communication between systems while driving architectural d...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower innovation by leading full stack development for e-commerce and consumer apps. Collaborate across teams to enhance functionality, leverage AI, and foster a positive engineering culture while d...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading full stack development for e-commerce and consumer apps. Collaborate across teams to innovate with AI, ensuring quality and performance while mentoring engineers and shapin...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $178K *

Innovate customer experiences by leading full-stack development efforts, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver scalable AI-powered applications that drive growth...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$295K - $345K *

Lead the charge in defining scalable backend systems for a dynamic social ecosystem. Influence architecture and guide a talented team to enhance user engagement through innovative features that connec...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Engineer scalable AI/ML infrastructure, bridging research and product teams. Drive AI adoption from strategy to production, ensuring impactful solutions in healthcare. Lead architecture, design, and d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $190K *

Join a team that's advancing AI integration in CNO workflows. Collaborate with engineers to develop Python-based solutions, ensuring seamless data interoperability and reliable AI tools for mission-cr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $190K *

Optimize application performance and user experience as a React Software Developer, enhancing collaboration tools for DoD and industry partners. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge trading applications that enhance risk management and analytics for Fixed Income and Commodities. Collaborate globally to optimize performance and deliver i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $159K *

Innovate within a dynamic AI Software Team, enhancing global software infrastructure across e-commerce, device integrations, and compliance. Drive development, resolve production issues, and collabora...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$127K - $159K *

Transform global software infrastructure by developing and integrating e-commerce and application systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability and performance while driving production excell...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable cloud-based microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while fostering an agil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Champion innovative software solutions to enhance IT services for federal law enforcement. Collaborate on mission-critical operations, ensuring optimal performance and integration of advanced technolo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate software engineering solutions by architecting and integrating advanced testing platforms across diverse semiconductor environments, ensuring high-quality, reliable execution and fostering tec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.