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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$130K - $260K *

Lead the charge in establishing security governance and standards for the ServiceNow platform. Collaborate across teams to define security strategy, evaluate risks, and enhance security capabilities...

Rhode Island, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as you contribute to scalable software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance assessment systems. Gain hands-on experience in modern development practice...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing contracts for utility-scale solar and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, streamline documentation, and support project c...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure, focusing on Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production services, ensuring high availabil...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing cloud infrastructure and applications. Leverage your expertise in cloud security, Kubernetes, and Zero Trust to enhance security posture and collaborate on inc...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team to lead enterprise healthcare solutions, driving technology strategy and AI adoption while mentoring junior staff and aligning IT initiatives with business goals for enhanced patie...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$115K - $159K *

Elevate our global governance, risk, and compliance programme by leading risk assessments, policy governance, and audit support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with ISO 2...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and delivery of secure, reliable applications and cloud services. Collaborate with engineers, enhance operational excellence, and drive continuous improvement...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$320K - $405K *

Engineer cutting-edge protection and automation systems for high-voltage substations, ensuring reliable power distribution and integration across our infrastructure portfolio. Collaborate with teams t...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $144K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable generative AI services, ensuring architectural integrity and mentoring teams. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$68K - $118K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of .NET application development, leveraging extensive experience to create scalable, high-performance solutions while collaborating effectively with cross-function...

New Orleans, LARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product design by transforming concepts into high-fidelity experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user interactions through innovative prototyping and AI-a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $245K *

Optimize enterprise application delivery and security solutions by partnering with key stakeholders to design and implement modern architectures across multi-cloud environments, driving innovation and...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $288K *

Drive strategic technology initiatives by leading program delivery and team development. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure financial discipline and measurable outcomes while fosterin...

Connecticut, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $157K *

Shape the future of healthcare quality reporting by leading complex, cross-functional projects. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance operational processes, and ensure accountability while collaboratin...

Missouri, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing rail projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and strengthen client relationships while managing project delivery...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to drive client acquisition and revenue growth in the fintech sector. Leverage your expertise to build relationships with high-net-worth individuals and institutions, navigating co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $193K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by defining end-to-end architecture, integrating advanced capabilities, and driving innovation across cross-functional teams while ensuring scalability, security, and...

Hartford, CTRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $260K *

Elevate consumer health through innovative software solutions, leading engineering teams to shape and execute high-impact initiatives. Drive cloud-native technology and AI integration for enhanced use...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $209K *

Drive innovation by developing advanced machine learning models that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create efficient solutions using cutting-edge AI technolog...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure and security automation for government projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, compliance, and operational resilience, ensuring efficient delivery an...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

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

$64K - $147K *

Shape the future of business analysis by documenting requirements, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering innovative solutions. Drive project success through effective communication and manag...

Lansing, MIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $180K *

Drive the modernization of Veterans Benefits Administration claims processing by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines and solutions, ensuring efficient data integration and analytics for i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$212K - $409K *

Drive innovation as a key member of our engineering team, leveraging your expertise in software engineering and data platforms to shape solutions that enhance customer experiences and meet business go...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$193K - $285K *

Join a team that's redefining security engineering by designing and delivering innovative, multi-domain security services. Collaborate across teams to enhance physical and cloud security, ensuring ope...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.