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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$173K - $255K *

Elevate your career by defining and enforcing workload safety standards for a growing EKS fleet. Collaborate across teams to enhance availability and performance while mentoring engineers and driving...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $213K *

Advance your career by defining and enforcing workload safety standards for a growing EKS fleet. Collaborate across teams to enhance Kubernetes operations, ensuring compliance and optimizing performan...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Deliver full-stack development for a federal healthcare application, collaborating with Agile teams to enhance file management capabilities, ensuring secure and efficient file transfers while maintain...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in creating innovative software solutions in telehealth, collaborating closely with tech leadership and product teams. Drive impactful developments and own projects from inception to d...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cloud security solutions by leading technical sales pursuits, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored compliance strategies and drive successful implement...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Empower creativity at a dynamic video production role, where you'll edit and animate diverse content, leveraging cutting-edge tools and AI to enhance storytelling and audience engagement across multip...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $167K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, where you'll design and maintain data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark. Your work will enhance data analysis efficiency, impacting industries and driving cu...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $165K *

Develop a cutting-edge data ecosystem as a Senior Data Engineer, enhancing analytics, reporting, and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create efficient pipelines and accessi...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$180K - $240K *

Transform the future of distributed systems by designing and building robust platform components. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and scalability in mission-critical environments, driving...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Join us to lead security and compliance initiatives within a dynamic platform team. You'll leverage your expertise to enhance production infrastructure, ensuring robust protection and reliability for...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $180K *

Empower your career by delivering AI observability solutions end-to-end. Collaborate with a cross-functional team to enhance user experiences and drive insights into AI systems, shaping the future of...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $245K *

Empower AI observability by delivering end-to-end solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and insights into agent performance, costs, and errors, while navigat...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $140K *

Empower your career by tackling complex technical challenges as a Senior Engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions, mentor peers, and drive innovation in a dynamic...

Naperville, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application services in cloud environments. You'll install and upgrade applications while collaborating with experts to ensure optimal performance and support...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive engineering excellence as a Software Engineer Team Lead, guiding a team while collaborating with enterprise clients to create innovative, scalable solutions. Balance hands-on coding and mentorin...

Mississauga, ONRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion innovative data solutions by designing and maintaining robust data pipelines across Azure and Microsoft Fabric, ensuring high-quality data delivery and governance while leading engineering in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Transform your career by developing innovative software solutions in a collaborative Agile environment. Engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle while enhancing cybersecurity and ide...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex data systems by designing and implementing scalable solutions that enhance analytics and drive business intelligence in a collaborative, Agile environment focused on healthcare compl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a high-impact Developer Infrastructure team. Drive technical strategy, enhance developer experience, and foster a culture of growth and accountability while collaborat...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement cloud-native data solutions, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange across platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance data accessibility and support advan...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate healthcare delivery by developing AI solutions that enhance operations and resident experiences. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and improve clinical decision-making in senior ca...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $177K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable and reliable systems critical for real-time decision making. Own platform performance, quality, and operational excellence while mentoring a dynamic team and c...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of scalable data platforms. Drive innovation in cloud data architecture and pipeline automation, collaborating across teams to deliver impactf...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Transform your career by architecting scalable software solutions that empower users globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform functionality and performance while driving i...

Calgary, ABRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.