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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$88K - $140K *

Build impactful applications as a Full Stack Software Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions that drive business insights an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $270K *

Partner with us to design and deploy innovative DevOps solutions. You'll integrate and automate complex systems while ensuring their performance across diverse environments, driving continuous improve...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $232K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of critical revenue systems. Drive projects from concept to production, ensuring billing accuracy and enhancing client operations through innovative solu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $232K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of healthcare and technology by leading the development of robust backend systems that ensure billing accuracy and operational efficiency, directly impacting re...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Drive billing accuracy and reliability as you lead a growing engineering team. Collaborate with Finance and Product to shape the roadmap for usage-based billing systems, ensuring customer trust and se...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the evolution of our billing systems by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive strategy, ensure accuracy, and collaborate across departments to enhance customer trust as we scale our usage...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Oversee software testing for critical defense systems, ensuring functionality and interoperability. Collaborate with government teams to execute Agile methodologies, optimize delivery, and support ope...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $185K *

Unlock your potential by leading the design and implementation of innovative digital solutions for Veteran healthcare services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise applicatio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team to build a seamless consumer healthcare web product. Own key features in our Next.js application, ensuring an exceptional patient experience while collaborating closely with design...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with diverse teams to design and develop innovative software solutions across desktop, web, and mobile platforms, while leveraging agile methodologies and AI tools to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$162K - $231K *

Shape the future of our ad tech by designing scalable systems for high-volume data processing. Collaborate with teams across the globe, mentor peers, and drive innovative solutions that enhance target...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$185K - $264K *

Partner with us to enhance global advertising tech by building scalable systems that optimize customer segmentation and drive revenue. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, focusing on big data applic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and lead the development of a B2B eCommerce platform, enhancing customer experiences through advanced features and AI integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-qual...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$215K - $260K *

Innovate robust billing systems for an exceptional customer experience. Own end-to-end solutions, partnering cross-functionally to enhance accuracy, transparency, and reliability. Mentor engineers whi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative technical designs and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Mentor junior members while assessing architectural impacts to enhan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $202K *

Grow robust backend systems that enhance reliability and performance. Lead the design and implementation of critical services, ensuring scalability and security while collaborating with cross-function...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $130K *

Engineer and maintain full-stack software platforms that enhance operational efficiency, automate processes, and support data-driven decisions through collaboration with cross-functional teams, delive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Inspire innovation by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance our transfer platform. Drive technical direction, foster collaboration, and ensure scalable, reliable solutions that empower clients...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming patient engagement by integrating booking into our core product. Drive innovative experiments and optimize multi-channel outreach to ensure underserved communities rece...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $181K *

Shape the future of technology by designing scalable architectures for cloud migration and microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize performance, and enhance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Build and enhance a secure, vendor-agnostic agent platform, collaborating with senior engineers to architect solutions that drive agentic AI system performance and safety in production for diverse wor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $116K *

Empower progress at the core of payment processing by developing and deploying production code. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance transaction routing systems and gain hands-on experience in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join us to architect the future of Kubernetes multi-tenancy, driving innovation and building tools that empower leading engineering teams. Take ownership of complex challenges and contribute to open-s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team to build and optimize critical infrastructure for real-time decision systems, enhancing reliability, performance, and developer efficiency across our innovative platform...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the technical direction for edge hardware systems, mentoring engineers and driving initiatives that enhance fleet sustainability and multi-vendor integration. Collaborate across teams to ensure o...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.