Backend Jobs in Germany
There are 645 open Backend jobs in Germany on freehire right now. 175 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, cloud and ai.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR | year | €75,000 | €95,000 | €120,680 | 21 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- api 41%
- cloud 30%
- ai 27%
- aws 24%
- java 23%
- ci-cd 23%
- kubernetes 22%
- postgresql 22%
How the work is done
- Remote 90 · 14%
- Hybrid 79 · 12%
- Onsite 32 · 5%
Visa sponsorship offered in 64% of the 78 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 260
- Lead 22
- Staff 22
- Junior 13
- Middle 12
- C-level 7
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 65
- 501-1000 employees 58
- 51-200 employees 56
- 11-50 employees 15
- 201-500 employees 10
- 1-10 employees 4
Backend Developer
Develops backend services in Java and Python using microservices architecture for a climate-tech company.
Backend Developer
Develops backend services in Java and Python using microservices architecture for a climate-tech company.
Software Backend-Entwickler (m/w/d)
Develop backend services in Java for airport cargo and car-park systems, working in a small agile team to build and deploy microservices that control real-world logistics equipment.
Backend Developer with AI Focus
Develop backend software in Python/Java, integrate AI features into client systems, and optimize applications while collaborating across Germany.
Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d) – Kotlin/Spring Boot/AWS
**Company Description** Axel Springer is an international media and technology company with a portfolio that includes leading news brands such as BILD and WELT in Germany, ONET in Poland, and globally recognized brands…
Backend Developer mit AI-Fokus (m/w/d)
Backend developer building Python/Java services and integrating AI into client systems; works across Germany with hybrid flexibility.
Backend Engineer (PHP)
Builds backend services in PHP/Symfony for AMBOSS’s medical-education platform, integrating AI tools like Claude Code to streamline development and improve educator workflows.
Senior Backend Engineer - Energy Management Platform (all genders)
Build and scale the cloud-based energy management platform that powers distributed energy resources, using Go, Kubernetes, and distributed databases like Redis and ClickHouse.
Softwareentwickler Online-Banking-Backend (m/w/d)
Develop and optimize backend systems for online banking using COBOL, JCL, SQL/DB2, and CICS in a mainframe environment, applying agile methods and ensuring system quality.
Java Backend Entwickler (m/w/d) in Buckenhof
Builds and maintains Java-based backend services using Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud, handling deployment and testing for IT outsourcing projects.
Senior Backend-Entwickler – Agents (100% Remote / German-Speaking)
Build and refine AI agents that automate property-management workflows, from inbox triage to voice calls, using TypeScript, Convex, and LLM infrastructure.
Softwareentwickler (m/w/d) Linux Backend ab 32€/Std in der Wehrtechnik
Develop Linux-based backend software for military vehicle IT systems using C# and C++, integrating subsystems and maintaining codebases in agile workflows.