Backend Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 2,872 open Backend jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 638 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, cloud and java.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP | year | £75,000 | £95,000 | £110,000 | 214 |
| USD | year | $130,000 | $157,500 | $201,250 | 15 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- api 38%
- cloud 29%
- java 27%
- ai 27%
- aws 24%
- python 23%
- microservices 18%
- ci-cd 17%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 527 · 18%
- Remote 286 · 10%
- Onsite 36 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 53% of the 151 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,280
- Lead 195
- Staff 135
- Middle 71
- Junior 46
- Principal 36
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 235
- 501-1000 employees 140
- 51-200 employees 126
- 11-50 employees 75
- 201-500 employees 20
- 1-10 employees 8
Senior Backend Engineer for Remote Gaming Platform
Designs, builds, and maintains backend services and APIs for a real-money gaming platform using Node.js, TypeScript, and Go, focusing on scalability, reliability, and security.
Senior Go Backend Engineer - Remote-First
Senior Go backend engineer designs scalable, fault-tolerant cloud services for a London-based client, building APIs and deploying with Docker/Kubernetes.
Backend Developer: API, Microservices & Flexible Remote Work
Builds and maintains APIs and microservices in PHP and MySQL to serve internal and external developers at a fintech payments company.
Senior SFCC Multicloud Backend Engineer – Remote/Hybrid
Designs and builds scalable Salesforce Commerce Cloud backends for global e-commerce clients, leading technical decisions and mentoring teams in Agile environments.
Rapid-Response Backend Engineer (Remote)
Diagnose and fix complex backend issues in a cybersecurity platform, improving system reliability and customer outcomes using Python, Go, or Java.
Contract .NET Backend Engineer – Remote (Belfast)
Contract .NET backend engineer in Belfast building scalable, high-transaction services with Agile practices; occasional in-person collaboration.
Senior Backend Engineer - Remote | Node.js, AWS, Ownership
Senior backend engineer building and scaling the platform for a marketplace serving thousands of families, focusing on AWS infrastructure, CI/CD, and database performance.
Senior Java Backend Engineer – Remote/UK FinTech
Design and build cloud-based backend services in Java, mentor junior engineers, and guide technology decisions for a global fintech company.
Senior Go Backend Engineer — Remote, Fintech Platform
Builds and maintains Go-based backend services for a fintech platform that modernizes payment solutions for dental and veterinary clinics.
Blockchain & Backend Developer – Cofounder | Play-To-Earn Gaming
Build and scale the blockchain backend for a play-to-earn sports gaming platform, writing smart contracts, wallets, APIs, and infrastructure in Go/Solidity to power tokenized rewards and secure transactions.
Senior Backend Engineer - Remote, Python & Azure SaaS
Leads backend architecture for an Azure-based SaaS platform, building REST APIs and optimizing cloud-native workflows in Python with FastAPI.
Lead Backend Engineering Team — Remote & Growth
Lead a remote backend engineering team, mentoring engineers and managing projects using Ruby and Python while collaborating with product and design teams.
Backend Engineer — PHP, AWS, Python & MySQL
Builds and maintains backend services in PHP, Python, and MySQL on AWS to power digital experiences for cultural organizations.
Backend Engineer - Scalable APIs & Secure Architecture
Designs and builds secure, scalable backend services using Python and Django to power DISCO’s platform.
Senior Backend Engineer: Accounting Integrations & Reporting
Builds and improves backend integrations and APIs for accounting and financial reporting features in a product-led fintech environment.
