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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$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative cloud capacity solutions by leading initiatives that enhance resource management, optimize infrastructure efficiency, and improve customer experience in a scalable, multi-tenant env...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $193K *

Drive the creation of innovative software solutions that enhance healthcare diagnostics by collaborating across teams to deliver scalable and reliable technology that meets complex user needs in the i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $182K *

Elevate software engineering practices by leading cross-functional projects, designing robust solutions, and mentoring teams to enhance genomic testing systems and operational processes while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$159K - $235K *

Optimize the architecture and technical direction of an in-house Spark platform, tackling complex distributed systems challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data, analyt...

2 weeks ago

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

$159K - $235K *

Elevate your career by shaping the technical direction of our Spark platform. Lead architectural decisions, tackle complex distributed systems challenges, and mentor a growing team while collaborating...

2 weeks ago

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

$159K - $235K *

Transform the future of data processing by leading the technical direction of our Spark platform. Drive architectural decisions, optimize distributed systems, and mentor a growing team to enhance our...

2 weeks ago

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

$159K - $235K *

Drive the technical direction for an in-house Spark platform, tackling complex distributed systems challenges while enhancing architecture for data, analytics, and ML workloads at scale. Collaborate w...

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $222K *

Elevate your career by developing secure, scalable software frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product security, promote best practices, and protect customer data in a dyna...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $178K *

Drive the development of high-volume applications, collaborating with teams to enhance user experiences while ensuring system reliability for merchants focused on growth...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer-facing interfaces by developing cutting-edge React.js applications. Own frontend performance and collaborate closely with backend teams to streamline partner onbo...

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in fitness technology by developing software solutions across embedded, mobile, and cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and refine products, ensuring se...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Innovate and enhance mission-critical applications by maintaining, troubleshooting, and deploying web solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure security and stability while driving improvemen...

2 days ago

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

$117K - $153K *

Join a dynamic team as a Fullstack Software Engineer, driving innovative solutions by building REST APIs and customer-facing components. Collaborate remotely within Canada to enhance engineering proce...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $256K *

Unlock potential by developing a robust Global CRM Platform for sales and marketing. Enhance user experience and efficiency while ensuring transaction stability and security. Collaborate within a dyna...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of responsive mobile web experiences, enhancing user interaction and accessibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive interfaces that manage tasks and a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Champion innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, driving full-stack solutions and leveraging AI tools to enhance IT lifecycle management. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver impactful softwar...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Deliver innovative backend solutions that enhance integrations and streamline security workflows. Collaborate with experts to build reliable services, ensuring seamless connectivity and improved inves...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $210K *

Drive the expansion of AI infrastructure by managing data center projects, from site evaluation to network design and vendor negotiations, ensuring efficient and reliable operations across multiple lo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Shape the future of digital services by developing user-centric applications and enhancing software engineering practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for fe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $242K *

Drive the evolution of backend systems that enhance user experiences, ensuring reliability and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for readers an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$179K - $225K *

Shape the future of reading by owning the backend platform that enhances user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical direction, improve system reliability, and foster...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $242K *

Innovate backend systems to enhance user experiences in reading and listening. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical direction, reliability, and performance while modernizing lega...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $242K *

Champion the evolution of backend systems, enhancing user experiences through scalable, reliable architecture. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive technical excellence and modernize legacy systems...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $242K *

Shape the future of reading by leading backend engineering efforts to enhance user experiences. Collaborate across teams to build scalable, reliable systems that drive performance and personalization...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $242K *

Join us in shaping the future of reading by optimizing our backend systems. You'll lead technical direction, enhance reliability, and collaborate across teams to create engaging experiences for reader...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.