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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$85K - $116K *

Champion the enhancement and optimization of EDI processes, leveraging your expertise in Edifecs and AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transaction processing and system r...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Unlock potential by leading EDI solutions in a dynamic remote environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance transaction processing and optimize system performance, ensuring complianc...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Unlock potential by managing the Edifecs platform, enhancing EDI transaction processing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and troubleshoot issues in a dynamic remote...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Optimize EDI transaction processing by enhancing the Edifecs platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, manage deployments, and ensure compliance in a dynamic remote env...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive the evolution of our platform by enhancing infrastructure, streamlining workflows, and fostering independent engineering practices. Collaborate across teams to simplify operations and improve re...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of software engineering by leading architectural decisions, driving product modernization, and enhancing operational excellence while mentoring others and foste...

Nashville, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by architecting and supporting secure cloud platforms across Azure and GCP. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and ensure compliance in a dynamic, enterprise-scale envi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining financial technology by designing, developing, and deploying innovative cloud-native applications to enhance modern workflows and deliver exceptional user experiences acr...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying innovative financial applications while enhancing workflows with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, agile environment focused on sustainable devel...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Inspire innovation by leading architectural decisions and technical direction across products. Shape scalable, secure software solutions while mentoring teams and driving operational excellence in a c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative satellite operations software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, reliable systems using Python, AWS, and modern web technologies in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $220K *

Innovate high-performance services by collaborating with engineers to design, implement, and optimize scalable systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency in a distributed environment...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $190K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions that enhance healthcare delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and scale critical systems, ensuring seamless in...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Empower the future of aviation by designing and developing cutting-edge software for airborne platforms. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance products and support innovative 5G solutions in a dy...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$16K - $182K *

Join a team that's building innovative backend services and APIs for talent matching, leveraging AI tools to enhance candidate experiences. Collaborate with Data Science to ensure reliable, high-perfo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $240K *

Join our team to build resilient, cloud-native infrastructure on Kubernetes, empowering AI-driven platforms. Collaborate with engineers to enhance multi-tenant services and contribute to open-source p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing product-focused teams, ensuring quality delivery, and fostering leadership development while driving technical direction in a dynamic SaaS environ...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team of engineers to develop innovative software solutions across diverse technologies, enhancing systems for data processing, AI, and real-time analytics while fostering collaboration...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by developing scalable Python microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure, reliable systems while leveraging tools like...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing innovative solutions and platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable services that enhance customer interactions an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$181K - $272K *

Drive innovative design solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure architecture. Lead technical projects, influence product roadmaps, and enhance customer engage...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $272K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative architecture solutions. Collaborate across functions to ensure scalable, secure designs while driving technical excellence and influencing product...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $212K *

Lead cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, secure architecture solutions. Drive innovation and ensure alignment with product roadmaps while managing customer relationships and techn...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $300K *

Drive innovative design solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure architecture. Leverage your expertise to enhance product roadmaps and lead technical initiativ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $212K *

Lead innovative design solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure architecture. Drive technical excellence and influence product roadmaps while managing customer...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks 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.