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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$100K - $120K *

Drive customer-centric solutions by translating analytics needs into actionable opportunities. Collaborate with Account Executives to enhance client relationships and deliver impactful presentations...

Idaho, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower our team by utilizing your 7+ years of Java expertise with AWS and Angular or Spring, driving successful web solutions and fostering collaboration in an Agile environment...

Rockville, MDRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $273K *

Transform your career by leading innovative full stack solutions that bridge frontend and backend systems. Drive growth engineering initiatives while mentoring teams and ensuring operational excellenc...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of accurate proposals and cost estimates for water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with engineering, sales, and finance teams to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfact...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Drive new enterprise growth by winning strategic accounts in the alarm monitoring sector. Leverage your expertise to navigate complex sales cycles, build executive relationships, and exceed quotas whi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $223K *

Transform the way we communicate life insurance through compelling copy that captures attention and drives action. Collaborate with teams to create impactful Direct Mail and social media content that...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize enterprise monitoring solutions by administering Dynatrace, enhancing application performance, and ensuring operational observability across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to im...

Columbus, OHRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $153K *

Lead the enhancement and administration of enterprise endpoint security technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize security processes and improve detection capabilities in a g...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team focused on authentication and authorization solutions, driving innovation and collaboration while ensuring scalable and sec...

Union, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Optimize your career as an Infor M3 Technical Consultant, leveraging 3-5 years of expertise in integrations and development. Collaborate with teams to design and support seamless enterprise solutions...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to tackle complex challenges as a strategic technical leader, influencing product direction and driving customer success. Your expertise will shape innovative solutions while engaging directly...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $173K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software engineering by leading the design and implementation of innovative platforms, driving full-stack development, and mentoring teams to achieve technical...

Portland, MERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $240K *

Join us to build and operate secure infrastructure for federal and partner environments. This hands-on role focuses on Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, and production support, ensuring reliable dep...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $250K *

Shape the cloud infrastructure for AI agents, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that enhance customer workflows. Lead architectural decisions, establish standards, and drive innovation in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$209K - $273K *

Drive innovation by owning customer-facing products end to end, leading technical strategy, and shaping product direction. Collaborate across teams to build AI-native experiences that enhance user eng...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming client challenges into innovative Salesforce solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, demo, and scope projects, ensuring seamless transitions to delivery whi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $208K *

Join a team that's redefining customer experience by driving revenue for key Enterprise accounts. Leverage your strategic sales expertise to lead cross-functional teams and execute impactful territory...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower cannabis operators by managing technology partnerships, driving growth, and ensuring successful integrations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance partner relationships and expand market...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in building strategic partnerships within the cannabis tech ecosystem. Drive revenue growth by managing relationships, guiding integrations, and collaborating cross-functionally to ens...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $225K *

Elevate your career by leading technical strategy for client systems, shaping architecture across platforms, and driving multi-team initiatives in a hands-on role that influences security and reliabil...

Massachusetts, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading customer projects, ensuring seamless communication, and driving success in healthcare solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance client satisfaction and oper...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex technical challenges for enterprise clients. Collaborate with Account Executives to deliver tailored solutions, lead technical discussions, and drive cu...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $205K *

Champion member success by managing relationships across diverse technology foundations. Drive engagement, operational efficiency, and strategic initiatives to maximize member value and satisfaction i...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $122K *

Empower progress at the intersection of project management and benefits innovation. Lead initiatives for 401(k) MEP and Benefits Billing, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance operational...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$193K - $309K *

Empower the development of innovative features on a high-traffic Orders platform, collaborating across teams to enhance architecture and tooling, ensuring efficient processing for over 1 billion order...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.