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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$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

$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...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $155K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

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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...

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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...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage with our team as a Senior Services Engineer, driving B2B integration and managed file transfer solutions. Ensure operational excellence and reliability in mission-critical systems while providi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate growth by shaping innovative marketing strategies for consumer products. Lead brand development, community engagement, and performance marketing initiatives to make blockchain accessible an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Innovate at the intersection of healthcare and technology. In this role, engineer ML pipelines, enhance data reliability, and ensure production stability for healthcare information systems, impacting...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $167K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic analytics partner, driving insights and performance improvements across revenue cycle operations. Collaborate with leaders to define KPIs, analyze data, and create i...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$86K - $113K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining application security by partnering with engineering leaders to influence secure design, conduct hands-on code reviews, and enhance security tooling, all while navigating...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $300K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Champion innovative financing strategies to drive growth in a dynamic energy infrastructure company. Oversee capital funding, asset finance, and deal design while building a high-performing finance te...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$225K - $275K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in real estate financing. Leverage your sales expertise to exceed $3 million in monthly origination volume, cultivate relationships, and close high-value loans in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career forward by cultivating relationships in investment real estate, exceeding sales targets, and generating revenue as you provide customized loan solutions to property investors and bro...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Loan Originator, driving sales and fostering relationships in the investment real estate sector while achieving ambitious revenue goals in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.