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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$128K - $224K *

Transform technology solutions by leading the design and delivery of scalable systems. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and ensure client success in a dynamic environment, leveraging your...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $265K *

Unlock your potential by leading the development of innovative user features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create elegant solutions while shaping scalable backend systems that enhance us...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Innovate as a Senior Frontend Engineer, owning product areas from design to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and performance, while tackling complex challenge...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $225K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI by developing scalable backend systems in Go, Python, and Java. Tackle complex challenges while enhancing distributed architectures to empower high-performa...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

Drive the evolution of financial technology by developing innovative solutions for cryptocurrency services, collaborating with a dynamic engineering team to shape the future of wealth management for C...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $219K *

Lead the development of innovative full-stack applications, integrating backend services and user interfaces to support critical national security missions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $124K *

Create scalable web applications and cloud-native solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features and maintain robust performance in a hybrid work environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $110K *

Unlock potential by building and maintaining robust web applications, leveraging a range of technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance scalability and user experience while driving continuous imp...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Innovate and enhance software solutions in a dynamic SaaS environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications while driving continuous impro...

Puerto Rico, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $220K *

Champion the evolution of scalable infrastructure in a multi-cloud environment, collaborating with engineering teams to enhance reliability and performance for AI-driven healthcare solutions...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $200K *

Shape the future of ground systems by developing embedded software for antenna control, integrating electromechanical components, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable opera...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by leading projects in a dynamic lab environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and scale capacity, driving hardware development and stra...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex challenges into actionable strategies by leading projects in a dynamic lab environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and scale capacity...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage day-to-day project tasks, interface with cross-functional teams, and develop strategies to scale lab capacity while ensuring operational efficiency and effective problem-solving across diverse...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize operational efficiency by leading projects in a dynamic lab environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance hardware development and scale capacity effectively, ensuring clear...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our AI-driven financial infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance while mentoring engineers and driving innovative solutions across our ecosystem. Collaborate t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $160K *

Champion the design and development of a cutting-edge software factory, enhancing CI/CD processes and infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure efficient, reliable deployments while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and development of a cutting-edge software factory, optimizing CI/CD processes and infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance deployment efficiency and reliability...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$243K - $295K *

Optimize the compute platform for a high-scale data environment, enhancing Spark job submission and cluster management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and reliability in d...

1 week ago

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

$196K - $243K *

Unlock potential by architecting high-performance data systems that power analytics and streamline workflows. Collaborate across teams to build scalable solutions and mentor junior engineers, shaping...

3 weeks ago

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

$185K - $230K *

Accelerate progress at our platform by leading feature development and optimizing user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance performance and drive innovation in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to architect a unified web platform that enhances user experience across multiple services. Lead front-end development, optimize performance, and mentor engineers while ensuring seamless integ...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform our infrastructure as a Senior Platform Engineer, defining and managing the foundational tools and environments for AI development. Collaborate closely with leadership to enhance CI/CD proce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $206K *

Join a dynamic team to build secure customer authentication features, enhancing user experiences across B2C and B2B platforms. Collaborate with engineers to develop backend services and APIs, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $183K *

Elevate your career by contributing to core CIAM capabilities, building secure backend services for customer authentication. Collaborate with experienced engineers to deliver reliable identity feature...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.