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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

Sort By: Relevance

$125K - $150K *

Transform the developer experience by building an internal platform that streamlines service creation, integrates AI, and enhances CI/CD processes, ensuring quality and compliance in a dynamic, collab...

Montreal, QCRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$186K - $218K *

Shape the future of financial clarity by delivering core Portfolio experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into user-friendly interfaces, ensuring performance an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $175K *

Develop and maintain advanced web applications by leveraging AI-generated components and engaging with complex coding standards across diverse platforms, collaborating closely with backend teams to en...

CanadaRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Collaborate with us to develop innovative user interfaces for mobile and desktop applications, leveraging your Angular and C# .NET expertise in a dynamic Agile environment to deliver impactful softwar...

St. Louis, MORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining front-end development with innovative AI solutions. Leverage your expertise in a dynamic startup environment, making impactful architectural decisions and enhancing user...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$181K - $241K *

Drive cost transparency and governance across our cloud and AI infrastructure. Lead automation and process design for a multi-cloud environment, influencing overall cost strategy while ensuring operat...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Join us to architect and lead the development of scalable fintech solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive innovation, mentor teams, and ensure architectural integrity while shaping the future o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Transform the architectural vision of a fintech platform by leading the design and implementation of scalable systems. Drive technical excellence and mentor teams to innovate and enhance the financial...

Ontario, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative cloud-native applications using Golang and React. Optimize backend services and create user-friendly web applications while tackling complex engine...

Wyoming, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of innovative cloud-native applications, leveraging your expertise in Golang and React to create scalable backend services and user-friendly web applications that enhance enterpr...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $167K *

Lead the charge in evolving our cloud infrastructure and CI/CD systems. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll enhance security, reliability, and operational efficiency while mentoring a team and ensurin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $209K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to design and enhance full-stack applications that drive Grafana's core business operations, ensuring seamless customer experiences and robust internal processes across...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $218K *

Shape the future of AI-driven trading by developing backend services that enhance user experience and ensure reliable execution for millions of customers. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovativ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $158K *

Partner with us to enhance design systems by building shared components and patterns. Collaborate with designers and engineers to create accessible, user-friendly interfaces that elevate product exper...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to design secure, scalable back-end services using modern technologies, mentor junior engineers, and drive impactful projects in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across functi...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver high-quality software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Oracle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure s...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $206K *

Build innovative backend systems to enhance batch development and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, improve reliability, and support operational excellence in a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $120K *

Elevate your career by joining our Innovation team as a Software Engineer. Collaborate on Proofs-of-Concept and drive features through the full software development lifecycle, from design to deploymen...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$89K - $125K *

Partner with us to integrate new firms into our IT environment, managing Microsoft 365 migrations and Active Directory consolidations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $230K *

Transform mission-critical applications by collaborating with AI engineers to enhance performance, scalability, and security. Drive technical excellence and mentor peers while navigating dynamic feder...

Reston, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $153K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate on innovative projects, optimize data operations, and enhance user experiences while support...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Pioneer the development and enhancement of innovative applications, ensuring seamless integration with services. Leverage technical expertise to transform requirements into high-quality, user-friendly...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Drive the evolution of critical DNS infrastructure, ensuring operational excellence, collaborating across teams, and enhancing production services through automation and API development...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $219K *

Elevate front-end engineering for a global content platform, driving architectural decisions and fostering a quality culture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and per...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $170K *

Join a dynamic eCommerce team to enhance the online booking experience. Lead complex features in a Next.js and TypeScript application, impacting conversion and patient trust across multiple countries...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.