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 - $235K *

Drive the technical direction of large-scale features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, maintainable code while mentoring junior engineers and enhancing product strategy...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $240K *

Join us to build impactful frontend features that enhance user experience and accessibility. Collaborate with design and product teams to create data-driven interfaces while implementing a cohesive de...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $240K *

Elevate user experiences by building intuitive, data-driven interfaces that enhance cloud and AI spend management. Collaborate with design and engineering teams to create accessible, high-performance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $210K *

Transform business challenges into innovative software solutions by leading agile teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering high-quality applications that enhance user experiences and dri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $210K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications that address real business challenges, ensuring alignment with enterprise archit...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining software solutions by delivering high-quality applications and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and solve complex business challenges in a fa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $210K *

Transform your career by joining an agile team to develop innovative software solutions that address real business challenges, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $210K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Software Engineer, collaborating with agile teams to deliver innovative solutions that address real business challenges. Drive high-quality software development while...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $210K *

Elevate software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement high-quality applications that address real business challenges in a fast-paced environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $210K *

Join an agile team as a Senior Software Engineer, driving innovative solutions and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality software that addresses real business challenges in a fast-pa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $285K *

Pioneer new possibilities in a product-focused engineering role where you'll shape and enhance our integration platform, impacting customer success and scaling operations to support diverse, high-volu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $300K *

Join our team to design and enhance backend systems, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient code. Collaborate on innovative solutions while maintaining high engineering standards and contributing to...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer a robust Identity Provider and Authorization platform, transforming fragmented access into a unified, auditable identity system. Collaborate across teams to design secure authentication and a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Elevate backend systems by designing and implementing robust services for managing large datasets in ML pipelines. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality data solutions that enhance model perfo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$159K - $164K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise applications by designing and maintaining robust web solutions in Azure Government Cloud, leveraging full-stack technologies to enhance user experie...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building innovative AI features for a high-traffic platform. Collaborate with architects and developers to establish core infrastructure, ensuring robust performance and user satisf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $140K *

Contribute to impactful software solutions by developing, testing, and maintaining web applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and implement new features in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $200K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on enhancing financial products. As a Backend Senior Software Engineer, you'll develop scalable solutions, ensuring seamless integration and security for o...

3 weeks ago

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

$155K - $190K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on full stack development, enhancing operational tools, and driving workflow efficiencies. Collaborate closely with customers and analysts to deliver impac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $235K *

Elevate your career as you design and maintain backend services that manage customer entitlements and usage workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and deliver impa...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $210K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of AI and real estate by developing customer-facing features, owning projects end-to-end, and enhancing code quality while mentoring junior engineers in a dynam...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$161K - $210K *

Drive impactful software solutions by shipping customer-facing features using AI tools. Take ownership of projects end-to-end, ensuring high code quality while mentoring junior engineers and enhancing...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$188K - $242K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, leading the development of core financial systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance payroll and tax solutions, ensuring accuracy and compliance...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career as a Staff Software Engineer, leading frontend architecture and driving platform initiatives. Shape innovative solutions, mentor engineers, and enhance our cloud stack while foster...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of software engineering by owning critical product features, collaborating cross-functionally, and driving technical excellence in a dynamic, innovative environment focused on scalabl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.