Backend Jobs in Philippines
There are 669 open Backend jobs in Philippines on freehire right now. 142 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, java and cloud.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | year | $160,000 | $205,000 | $225,000 | 13 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- api 57%
- java 34%
- cloud 29%
- rest 28%
- microservices 25%
- ci-cd 24%
- aws 21%
- python 21%
How the work is done
- Remote 63 · 9%
- Hybrid 52 · 8%
- Onsite 11 · 2%
Visa sponsorship offered in 40% of the 10 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 282
- Lead 34
- Middle 16
- Junior 14
- Staff 7
- Principal 4
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 41
- 501-1000 employees 15
- 51-200 employees 14
- 11-50 employees 8
- 1-10 employees 1
- 201-500 employees 1

Senior Backend & Infra Engineer for AI-Powered Lab Platform
Build and maintain backend services and cloud infrastructure for an AI-powered lab automation platform using Python and AWS.
Senior Go Backend Architect — Remote, Scale & Lead
Lead backend architecture and development in Go, designing scalable platforms and mentoring engineers while shaping the technical roadmap for a remote-first product company.
Senior Node.js Backend Engineer — Remote/Hybrid
Designs, builds, and maintains scalable Node.js APIs for web and mobile apps, migrating legacy CoffeeScript to TypeScript and working with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes in a microservices architecture.
Lead Java Backend Architect - Remote/Hybrid, High-Load
Lead a high-load Java backend platform, designing scalable distributed systems and integrating modern cloud solutions while mentoring engineers.
Cloud‑First Backend Reliability Engineer I
Designs and builds AWS-based backend services and infrastructure to support scalable workflows, focusing on reliability, automation, and observability.
Elixir/Phoenix Backend Engineer — Remote & Growth
Builds and maintains high-performance backend services using Elixir and Phoenix, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable APIs and real-time features.
Java Backend Engineer — Remote, Flexible Hours & Growth
Builds and maintains Java-based APIs and microservices for global clients in a fully remote role, following best practices and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Sr Software Engineer Backend
Build and scale backend microservices in Go to power global incentive programs for Delivery Hero’s food-delivery platform, ensuring performance and reliability across 65+ countries.
Senior Python Backend Engineer - Remote, GCP & AI
Senior Python backend engineer building and scaling cloud systems on GCP, integrating AI/LLMs, and modernizing infrastructure in a remote Mexico role.
Senior Scala Backend Engineer — Remote, AWS SaaS
Builds and maintains a Scala-based SaaS backend on AWS, adding features, designing APIs, and optimizing databases.
Backend Software Engineer — Python, APIs & Cloud AI
Build and maintain Python-based APIs for an AI agent automation platform, deploying on AWS with Docker/Kubernetes and collaborating with frontend teams using TypeScript and Angular.
4876 - Senior Backend Software Engineer Java (contractor through Deel)
Builds and maintains distributed Java microservices on AWS/Azure/GCP to power Compass’s real-estate platform, working in an agile, startup-like environment.