Backend Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 2,854 open Backend jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 627 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 192
- 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
Senior Backend Engineer (Java)
Build and scale the backend infrastructure for Nevis’ AI-driven wealth management platform using Java, microservices, and AWS, handling billions in assets.
Node.js/TypeScript Backend Engineer
Build and maintain scalable Node.js/TypeScript microservices for Sainsbury’s marketing and loyalty platforms, integrating APIs, Kafka, and Snowflake to power millions of customer interactions daily.
Backend Engineer
Build and scale backend services in Node.js/TypeScript and Python, integrate Web3 features, and optimize performance with Redis and Kubernetes for a blockchain/AI startup.
Lead Backend Engineer
Lead a backend team building scalable AI services in Python or Node.js, set technical standards, and mentor engineers while collaborating with stakeholders.
Back End Engineer
Build and maintain the backend APIs, cloud infrastructure, and integrations for a fast-growing healthtech platform that helps users diagnose, treat, and manage their health.
Java Backend Engineer
Build and maintain Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and Kafka, working with SQL/NoSQL databases and CI/CD pipelines in a hybrid role.
Staff Backend Engineer (Python)
Build and scale a cloud-security platform that processes runtime data across graph, event and messaging systems using Python, Kubernetes and multi-cloud infrastructure.
Hybrid Frontend/Backend Developer — React & Go in Gaming
bet365 Group's Gaming Platform team is seeking Frontend Developers to enhance our platform with React front-ends and Golang microservices. You will tackle technical challenges, own development from requirements…
Senior Backend Developer (Python) - Remote
Build and maintain scalable Python backend services using FastAPI, Neo4j, and PostgreSQL for a high-profile international programme focused on geospatial and temporal data.
Senior Backend Developer (.NET | AI-First SaaS Platform)
Build and maintain scalable backend services for an AI-driven SaaS platform that automates human cyber risk management using .NET, Azure, and distributed systems.
Backend Developer
Build and maintain secure, scalable APIs and data pipelines for a FinTech platform, integrating payment providers like Stripe and Open Banking while ensuring compliance with fintech-grade security.
Backend Developer (python and GCP) - £525 inside IR35
Overview Back-End developer (python and GCP) - £525 inside IR35 Responsibilities Experience with frontend technologies including React Strong experience deploying and managing applications on Google Cloud Platform…
WordPress Backend Developer — Remote/Hybrid, Growth Focus
Builds and maintains WordPress backends for paid search and shopping services, collaborating with a paid media manager to implement designs.
Senior .NET Web Developer & Backend Engineer
Lead the backend architecture and development of a SaaS recruitment platform using C#/.NET, SQL, and Azure, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.