Backend Jobs in Germany
There are 650 open Backend jobs in Germany on freehire right now. 178 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 42%
- cloud 30%
- ai 27%
- aws 24%
- java 23%
- ci-cd 23%
- kubernetes 22%
- postgresql 22%
How the work is done
- Remote 91 · 14%
- Hybrid 83 · 13%
- 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
- Middle 14
- Junior 13
- C-level 7
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 65
- 501-1000 employees 58
- 51-200 employees 57
- 11-50 employees 15
- 201-500 employees 10
- 1-10 employees 4
Senior Backend Engineer (f/m/x)
Build and own the AI-powered backend for a European B2B used-car trading platform, selecting tech, designing architecture, and scaling a system serving 40k buyers across 20+ countries.
Backend Developer Java (m/w/d)
Develops and maintains Java-based backend services using Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and Docker for a 18-month contract role in Hamburg.
(Junior) Backend-Entwickler (m/w/d)
Develop backend solutions for automotive vehicle systems using Java, Python, or C# within an interdisciplinary agile team, including testing, documentation, and integration work.
Java Backend Developer (m/w/d)
Java backend developer in an agile team building and migrating applications to microservices architectures using Spring, REST, and PostgreSQL for an IT services/staffing firm.
Softwareentwickler C# Backend (m/w/d)
C# backend developer building and maintaining software components using the Microsoft toolchain, integrating subsystems via TCP/IP and CAN protocols, and deploying on Linux-based target platforms like Debian.
Backend Developer (m/w/d) – Legal Tech & Markenautomatisierung (Teilzeit)
Part-time backend developer building and maintaining a scalable Legal Tech platform for trademark automation, using Flutter/Dart or Node.js/Python, REST APIs, and SQL/NoSQL databases in a hybrid setup from Hannover.
Staff Backend Engineer
Staff Backend Engineer on Develocity, a toolchain observability and intelligence platform, primarily writing Java/JVM back-end code in a remote-first, AI-native environment focused on build/test automation and developer productivity.
Backend Developer Kotlin/Java (m/w/d)
Backend Developer builds and maintains Kotlin/Java services and APIs in a fast-moving Düsseldorf team, working with REST, MQTT, WebSockets, and KI prompts.
Lead-Entwickler Java Backend (m/w/d)
Lead Java backend developer responsible for designing, maintaining, and securing a public-sector IT platform using Java, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps principles. Oversees architecture, team leadership, and CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical government applications.
Data & Backend Engineer (f/w/d) - INVERTO, a BCG
Design, build, and operate database integrations and RESTful APIs for system and frontend integration, owning critical data infrastructure within INVERTO's IT team.
Senior Backend Engineer - Search (all genders)
Build and maintain a modern search engine with Node.js/TypeScript, manage large datasets via Google BigQuery, and develop high-traffic, low-latency APIs at a fashion e-commerce company.
Softwareentwickler (m/w/d) Java / Angular - Backend & Microservices - Webentwicklung, Anwendungsentw
Build and maintain Java-based applications and migrate systems to a microservices architecture using Spring and Angular.
Softwareentwickler TypeScript Backend (w/m/d) - Anwendungsentwicklung, Ingenieur
TypeScript Backend Developer building modern applications and services for Provider Interaction Management at telecom provider freenet, using TypeScript/JavaScript, Angular, and AWS cloud technologies in a hybrid setup.
Backend-Entwickler (m/w/d) - Anwendungsentwicklung, Ingenieur
Backend developer designing, building, and maintaining server-side logic and integrations (ERP, PIM, shop systems) for e-commerce applications, primarily using Java and Node.js with SQL databases.
Java Backend Entwickler (m/w/d)* für innovative Projekte - Anwendungsentwicklung, Ingenieur
Develops scalable Java backend systems for industrial and public-sector clients, collaborating with agile teams to optimize solutions and introduce new technologies.