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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by rapidly delivering innovative, client-focused engagements. Collaborate with stakeholders to architect impactful agentic solutions that drive business valu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $268K *

Empower a high-performing sales team to drive client acquisition and growth in the Middle Market segment, ensuring strong financial performance and fostering trusted advisor relationships with clients...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Senior Angular Developer, where you'll enhance Genius ERP's web product, collaborate in an Agile environment, and contribute to continuous improvement i...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $130K *

Champion innovative identity management solutions while overseeing the administration of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud, ensuring auditable and scalable identity processes through collaboration and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$152K - $205K *

Lead the charge in architecting AI-driven solutions for enterprise clients, transforming complex data governance challenges into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to shape product evo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $167K *

Champion growth by driving Chainguard's SEO and developer marketing strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance visibility and user adoption, focusing on measurable outcomes and pipeline gro...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $125K *

Drive the operational health of mission-critical Appian environments, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage configurations, deployments, and incident...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $185K *

Join a team that's enhancing Grafana's data source plugins, ensuring reliability and seamless integration for users worldwide. Lead development efforts and collaborate to deliver world-class observabi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage as a Data Visualization Engineer to design and develop advanced Power BI solutions, leveraging AI for enhanced analytics and user experiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $155K *

Accelerate the evolution of data analytics by leading modernization efforts, optimizing reporting capabilities, and fostering strategic partnerships across functions to drive data-driven decision-maki...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by supporting critical mainframe applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and resolve complex issues, while driving continuous impro...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform organizational communication by building editorial standards, streamlining workflows, and enhancing writing quality across diverse teams. Collaborate with leaders to ensure clarity, purpose...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $185K *

Elevate the brand through compelling visual design across web, digital, and print. Collaborate with teams to create impactful visuals, manage projects from concept to delivery, and shape the visual id...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Elevate our engineering infrastructure by leading the design and development of scalable platform systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, streamline deployments, and drive operationa...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Build relationships with personal injury attorneys to drive referrals for settlement planning and wealth management. Leverage your expertise to develop sales strategies and enhance brand awareness whi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $183K *

Join a team that's redefining security testing for AI-driven software. As a Senior Penetration Tester, you'll identify vulnerabilities, enhance testing methodologies, and shape the future of secure AI...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $183K *

Shape the future of security testing by identifying vulnerabilities in AI-driven systems. Collaborate with engineers to enhance security protocols and tools, ensuring robust protection for innovative...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $155K *

Champion data quality and governance by developing scalable data pipelines using PySpark and Databricks. Collaborate with stakeholders to onboard datasets, ensuring robust metadata-driven frameworks w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $103K *

Lead the optimization and administration of Workday Financial Management, collaborating with Finance and IT to enhance processes, ensure data integrity, and deliver insightful reporting. Leverage your...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading Infrastructure teams focused on CI/CD and Kubernetes. Drive platform consolidation, enhance operational efficiency, and foster a customer-centric environ...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $297K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading test automation and quality architecture for cloud and mobile systems. Shape technical vision, mentor engineers, and drive AI-first automation strategies whi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the growth of our commercial engine by leading business development efforts, forging strategic partnerships, and driving revenue as quantum computing transitions to enterprise applications. C...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $200K *

Transform backend services and REST APIs in a collaborative environment. Leverage your software engineering skills to support cyber training initiatives, utilizing modern technologies and cloud infras...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $195K *

Engage in strategic solution development for Federal Government initiatives, translating client needs into innovative technical strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compellin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform the data platform by owning product direction and delivery. Collaborate across teams to prioritize needs, streamline processes, and ensure engineering focuses on impactful projects while enh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.