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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$235K - $265K *

Champion national security solutions by leading pursuit pipelines, managing cross-functional teams, and fostering key relationships. Drive compliance and innovation in product submissions while levera...

Columbia, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate enterprise AI initiatives by partnering with clients to drive strategic solutions. Leverage your expertise to engage senior leaders, design impactful demos, and accelerate deal cycles, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $125K *

Transform data analytics initiatives by leading multiple projects, engaging stakeholders, and driving solutions from inception to delivery. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure alignment with mi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing AWS environments, automating CI/CD, and ensuring robust application delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for end-to-end ownership and enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation by designing and optimizing scalable data solutions for enterprise investment data management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics and reporting capabilitie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $180K *

Lead the development of scalable full-stack applications, collaborating across teams to enhance customer experiences and drive impactful solutions in renewable energy. Own complex features from design...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $104K *

Optimize ETL processes by designing and maintaining robust data integration solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and performance, while mentoring junior developer...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $165K *

Join our dynamic team to lead the development of high-performance backend solutions. Leverage your expertise in Java, microservices, and real-time data streaming to drive innovation and mentor a talen...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $175K *

Join us to drive product strategy and execution for FP&A workflows, enhancing planning, reporting, and automation. Collaborate across Finance and Engineering to improve systems and user experiences, e...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion user-centric design and development by leading UI/UX strategies and building intuitive applications within a low-code environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance digital experiences...

Albuquerque, NMRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$208K - $312K *

Drive IAM strategies across corporate and production environments, defining architecture, standards, and automating processes. Lead initiatives that enhance security, simplify access, and empower team...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $197K *

Innovate as a Tech Lead, driving architectural evolution and engineering execution for a global web platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital experiences through advanced AI...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to enhance the reliability and performance of our 24×7 SaaS environment. Leverage your engineering expertise to improve system availability, scalability, and operational automation while colla...

Philadelphia, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $128K *

Transform sales operations by owning CRM administration, building dashboards, and automating processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance technology adoption and streamline workflows, ensuring effecti...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial operations by leading accounting, reporting, and compliance efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure integrity in financial data and support strategic growth initiatives while fos...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $175K *

Innovate measurement and causal strategies to drive executive decisions, establishing frameworks that enhance data-driven insights across pricing, growth, and marketing. Lead scientific governance and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive new-client acquisition by managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting to contract signing. Collaborate with marketing and commercial teams to deliver tailored solutions and build executive r...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of IT infrastructure and security operations, driving the migration to a Nutanix-based IaaS environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, compliance, and automation, utilizin...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $131K *

Advance systems management by enhancing ERP and HRIS platforms to support business growth, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring smooth transitions with new releases in a global medical device envi...

Minnesota, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data solutions by designing and optimizing AWS-based data pipelines for a federal program, transforming critical datasets into an enterprise-level architecture, ensuring high-quality data del...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by building and scaling innovative growth strategies that empower Sales teams to engage effectively with customers, leveraging data, AI, and automation for measurable impact...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Transform your career by driving new business growth for SMBs through innovative cloud, backup, and disaster recovery solutions. Own your pipeline and strategy while collaborating with a dedicated tea...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $138K *

Lead the charge in modernizing federal data ecosystems by building robust data pipelines and models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and support analytics, reporting...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of pricing strategy by leading deal governance and commercial frameworks. Collaborate across teams to enhance pricing effectiveness and support ARR growth while guiding complex deal s...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$86K - $119K *

Lead the charge in building and supporting enterprise data solutions that transform business requirements into scalable models, enhancing analytics and reporting capabilities across the organization...

United StatesRemote

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  •   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.