Backend Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 2,855 open Backend jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 628 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 522 · 18%
- Remote 285 · 10%
- Onsite 36 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 53% of the 149 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,277
- Lead 193
- Staff 135
- Middle 70
- Junior 46
- Principal 36
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 234
- 501-1000 employees 139
- 51-200 employees 125
- 11-50 employees 74
- 201-500 employees 20
- 1-10 employees 8
Backend Engineer, Platform & Integrations — Python
Builds and maintains backend services in Python and TypeScript, integrating systems and owning projects end-to-end for a Series A edtech startup.
Staff Backend Engineer in London - Zego
Build and maintain Python-based backend systems while contributing to ML initiatives, with occasional collaboration with Scala and mobile teams.
Senior Mobile Cloud Backend Engineer
Designs and maintains scalable backend services and APIs for a streaming platform using Java, Python, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Junior Backend Engineer (App Delivery)
Build and maintain backend services and API integrations for a SaaS platform that uses AI to optimize critical industries like energy and logistics.
Lead Backend Engineer (Pension Team)
Lead a backend team building and scaling pension services in Python/Django, optimizing MySQL/Redis, and mentoring engineers while owning technical strategy and integrations.
Hybrid Backend Engineer – Healthtech Platform
Builds and maintains backend services for a healthtech platform using Node.js/TypeScript, cloud architectures, and APIs that power web/mobile apps and integrations.
High-Impact Java Backend Engineer
Designs and builds backend services and RESTful APIs for high-availability payment systems using Spring Boot.
Dynamic .NET API & Backend Engineer
Builds and maintains .NET APIs and backend services for a UK-based outsourcing firm, focusing on new features, system design, and bug fixes.
SR Backend Engineer (.NET / Azure)
Build and lead the migration of .NET services from AWS to Azure, designing event-driven systems with Kafka and modernizing stateless services using Azure Container Apps or AKS.
Backend Engineer in London - Kurt Geiger
Build backend microservices for an ecommerce platform using Node.js, TypeScript, AWS Lambda, and PHP, with GraphQL and Mulesoft integrations.
Java Backend Engineer — Microservices & Cloud
Builds and maintains Java-based microservices in a cloud environment, using PostgreSQL, Docker, and RESTful APIs while collaborating with a global team.
Backend Engineer – Scalable Data & APIs
Designs and builds high-performance backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines in Java/Python to power scalable data solutions for enterprise clients.
Backend Engineer: POS Platform Integrations
Backend engineer building and scaling APIs for retail platform integrations using Node.js in a cloud-native architecture to support global retail operations.
Backend Engineer – POS Platforms Integration
Build and scale backend services that integrate POS systems with ERP, ecommerce, CRM, and loyalty platforms using Node.js/TypeScript, REST/GraphQL APIs, Kafka, and cloud-native tools.