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 | 215 |
| 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 1,276
- Lead 192
- Staff 135
- Middle 70
- Junior 46
- Principal 37
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 Developer AWS (Belfast)
Builds and maintains backend services in Go/Java for a cloud-native security platform that uses runtime data to prioritize risks and protect AWS/GCP/Azure environments.
Mid Backend Developer
Mid-level backend engineer building and improving digital products using .NET Core, C#, SQL, Azure, and Kubernetes in a hybrid role.
Senior Backend Developer
Senior Backend Developer builds scalable Python services and distributed systems, focusing on clean code and pragmatic architecture to deliver customer-facing, mission-critical platforms.
C# Backend Developer - Healthcare Impact
Build and maintain C# backend services for a HealthTech product, ensuring reliability and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Mid to Backend Developer in London - Pontoon
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Backend Developer AWS (Belfast)
Build and maintain backend services in Go/Java for a cloud-security platform that uses runtime data to prioritize risks and protect cloud infrastructure.
Senior Backend Developer (PHP)
Build and maintain backend services in PHP, GCP, and Kubernetes to power antivirus and security products like TotalAV, including APIs, user portals, and cloud infrastructure.
Node JS / Typescript Backend Developer
Builds and maintains Node.js/TypeScript backend services with WebSockets, Redis, and AWS, focusing on real-time APIs and scalable systems.
Backend Developer (Node.js)
Builds and maintains high-performance, serverless backend systems in Node.js for a platform powering thousands of retail websites, using AWS, MySQL, and distributed architectures.
Backend Developer (Laravel / PHP)
Build and integrate backend systems for e-commerce clients using PHP/Laravel, connecting Shopify stores to ERPs, PIMs, and other third-party services.
Golang Backend Developer (Junior/Mid) — Yerevan
Builds and maintains scalable backend services in Go, collaborates with frontend and product teams, and ships reliable features using REST APIs and databases.
Node.JS Backend Developer
Builds and maintains Node.js/NestJS backend services for authentication and MFA platforms, deploys on AWS via IaC, and contributes to CI/CD pipelines.
Backend Developer for Scalable FinTech API MVP
Build and scale a RESTful investment API using Node.js, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS/Google Cloud) with Postgres and NoSQL databases.
Backend Developer (SC Eligible/ Cleared)
Designs and builds secure, scalable backend services and REST/GraphQL APIs in Java/Spring Boot, and integrates agentic AI workflows using LLM frameworks for automation and decision support.
Backend Developer (SC Cleared/Eligible)
Design and build secure, scalable backend services and REST/GraphQL APIs in Java/Spring Boot, and integrate agentic AI workflows using LLM frameworks for automation and decision support.
Senior Back-end Engineer
Builds and maintains scalable Java backend services and APIs for global enterprise applications using cloud, DevOps, and distributed systems.
Backend Developer
Builds and maintains scalable backend services and REST APIs in Python and Node.js, working with databases, authentication, and DevOps workflows.