Backend Engineer Jobs

Find Backend Engineer jobs where you can build and maintain the systems that power modern applications. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles focused on APIs, distributed services, databases, cloud infrastructure, and platform engineering.

What Backend Engineers Do

Backend Engineers design, develop, test, and operate server-side software. They build APIs and services, manage data storage and processing, improve application performance, and help ensure systems are secure, reliable, and able to scale. The role often involves partnering with frontend engineers, product managers, data teams, and infrastructure specialists.

Skills and Technologies

Employers commonly seek experience with languages such as Java, Python, Go, JavaScript, C#, or Ruby; API patterns and service architectures; relational and NoSQL databases; cloud platforms; and testing, observability, and deployment tools. Requirements vary by company and specialization, so review each listing for the technologies and experience that matter most.

Career Paths and Seniority

Backend engineering opportunities range from experienced individual-contributor positions to Senior, Staff, Principal, and Engineering Manager roles. As engineers advance, they may take on broader system design, technical strategy, mentorship, architecture, or team leadership responsibilities.

Explore Backend Engineer Opportunities

Browse Ladders listings to compare vetted Backend Engineer openings paying $100,000 or more. Use job details to assess responsibilities, qualifications, work arrangements, and compensation, then focus your search on roles that match your experience and career goals.

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$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure by managing a vast AWS estate. Drive automation, maintain platform health, and deliver new features while ensuring compliance in a regulat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, leading impactful projects and shaping technology solutions. Collaborate across web applications, backend services, and cloud infrastruc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $163K *

Drive the evolution of software solutions for healthcare quality reporting, leading engineering teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products while fostering a culture of collaboration and contin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$300K - $375K *

Elevate financial strategy and operations by leading a high-performing Finance team, driving capital allocation, and shaping the company's financial narrative to support growth and investor relations...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $145K *

Shape your career as a Data Engineer, transforming raw data into impactful systems. Collaborate with stakeholders, optimize data architecture, and drive efficiency through automation while managing co...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$82K - $175K *

Transform revenue growth by delivering innovative cash management solutions. Collaborate with finance leaders and internal teams to secure complex opportunities and drive client success across diverse...

Illinois, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $160K *

Transform your career by managing web production and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize projects, execute testing roadmaps, and optimize web performance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust SaaS platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams, building and enhancing features, and delivering customer-centric solutions throughout the development lifecycle...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud platform reliability and security. As a Platform Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and CI/CD to build and maintain robust infrastru...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of platform engineering, driving innovation across cloud, DevOps, and site reliability. This role empowers you to build core services, enhance architecture, and m...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $139K *

Champion the development of innovative data solutions, leveraging Azure pipelines to create robust data assets. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective technical...

North Liberty, IARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $196K *

Shape the future of lending as a Senior Software Engineer, leading frontend and full-stack projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance borrower experiences using React and TypeScript...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $213K *

Elevate your career by building robust data systems that enhance marketing effectiveness. Collaborate across teams to create reliable measurement architectures that drive consumer growth and ensure da...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $165K *

Engage with clients to assess technical needs and demonstrate how our solutions meet their requirements. Collaborate with sales teams to secure wins, conduct demos, and build lasting relationships wit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Contribute to the development of a modern platform by building features, connecting systems, and improving data usability. Engage with stakeholders and troubleshoot to deliver reliable software as par...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Innovate data solutions by leveraging Microsoft technologies to enhance client outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize data engineering processes, ensuring qua...

Draper, UTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing integration features across modern and legacy systems. You'll design APIs, deliver high-quality integrations, and collaborate with experienced engineers to dr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize your career by leading the design and implementation of secure cloud infrastructure for federal spectrum management systems, ensuring reliability and compliance while mentoring junior enginee...

Washington, DCRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $205K *

Join a team that's dedicated to data reliability and transparency. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll design and manage data pipelines and models that support finance, compliance, and product teams, en...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading cloud infrastructure design and automation. As a senior technical leader, you'll mentor engineers, optimize systems, and ensure robust, secure solutions for clients whil...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise security insights through innovative reporting and integrations. Collaborate with a passionate community to build features that matter, enhancing user safety...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $200K *

Lead the architectural evolution of a core recommendations engine, enhancing scalability and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful AI-driven marketing solution...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$174K - $209K *

Drive innovation by enhancing backend systems and APIs for billing and usage calculations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and efficiency, ensuring seamless customer exp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Advance backend solutions and frontend features, collaborating across teams to build scalable systems and AI integrations, driving product growth from conception to execution...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive seamless API integrations across systems, enhancing data flow and interoperability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and scalability, ensuring efficient delivery o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Backend Engineer do?question toggle

    A Backend Engineer develops and maintains server-side software, including APIs, services, databases, and the systems that support application reliability, security, and performance.

  • What skills are commonly required for Backend Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but often include proficiency in one or more programming languages, API and service development, database experience, testing, cloud platforms, and knowledge of scalable system design.

  • What is the difference between a Backend Engineer and a Software Engineer?question toggle

    Backend Engineer generally describes a software engineering role focused on server-side systems and data processing. Software Engineer is a broader title that can include backend, frontend, full-stack, platform, and other specialties.

  • What seniority levels are available for Backend Engineers?question toggle

    Openings may include experienced, Senior, Staff, and Principal individual-contributor roles, as well as engineering management positions. Titles and responsibilities differ between employers.

  • How can I find Backend Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Backend Engineer openings and review each listing's compensation, qualifications, responsibilities, and work arrangement. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying at least $100,000.