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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$180K - $220K *

Empower innovation by leading full-stack engineering teams to design scalable applications. Collaborate across functions to drive AI adoption and enhance workflows, while mentoring engineers and shapi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $275K *

Unlock your potential as a Software Engineer, collaborating with a dynamic team to design and implement innovative software solutions using modern technologies and AI tools, while ensuring high-qualit...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in software engineering, guiding a dynamic team to design and build scalable technology that empowers communities and ministries. Collaborate, mentor, and enhance technica...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in engineering direction and team development, enhancing user onboarding experiences through collaboration with Product and Design while ensuring high standards and operational health...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by leading engineering efforts to enhance user onboarding experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product activation, improve processes, and mentor engineer...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead engineering initiatives to enhance user onboarding experiences, collaborating with Product and Design. Shape strategies, mentor teams, and drive improvements in activation while ensuring operatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate software development for medical products by owning UI features, driving innovation, and collaborating with global teams to enhance patient care through advanced technology and quality standar...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic team to build robust back-end systems that power AI-driven workflows and enhance user experiences across platforms. Collaborate with engineers to innovate and s...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software delivery by owning the infrastructure that enables engineers to build, test, and release with confidence. Drive technical direction and enhance produc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in optimizing software delivery systems, enhancing developer productivity, and ensuring secure, reliable releases across multiple cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to shape in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Empower the evolution of a multi-cloud FinOps platform into a robust AI cost intelligence solution. Drive backend development, data processing, and AI integration with high autonomy and ownership, sha...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $116K *

Lead the charge in optimizing EDI processes within a dynamic remote team. Leverage your expertise in Edifecs and AWS to enhance transaction workflows, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with cross-f...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Senior Software Developer, enhancing EDI transaction processing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and reliability in a remote...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Senior Software Developer, enhancing EDI transaction processing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and reliability in a dyn...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Champion the enhancement and optimization of EDI processes, ensuring reliable transaction management and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues while dr...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Join a team that's redefining EDI solutions by enhancing the Edifecs platform. Leverage your expertise in AWS and EDI to optimize transaction processing, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with cros...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Empower your career by leveraging your expertise in EDI and AWS to enhance and optimize the Edifecs platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transaction processing and driv...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on optimizing EDI processes. Leverage your expertise in Edifecs and AWS to enhance transaction reliability and collaborate with cross-functional t...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Transform the EDI landscape by enhancing and optimizing the Edifecs platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transaction processing and drive operational excellence in a re...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Elevate our EDI capabilities by optimizing the Edifecs platform, ensuring seamless transaction processing and collaboration across teams while enhancing system performance and compliance...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Transform EDI processes by administering and optimizing the Edifecs platform, ensuring seamless transaction management and collaboration across teams to enhance operational efficiency and compliance i...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Drive the enhancement and optimization of EDI transaction processing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable system performance and compliance in a dynamic remote environment...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Optimize EDI transaction processing by enhancing the Edifecs platform, managing system configurations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable operations and compliance in a d...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Lead the charge in enhancing EDI transaction processing by managing and optimizing the Edifecs platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable operations and compliance in a dynam...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Innovate and enhance EDI transaction processing by administering and optimizing the Edifecs platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure compliance in a dynamic...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.