Backend Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 2,830 open Backend jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 602 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 28%
- ai 27%
- aws 24%
- python 23%
- microservices 18%
- ci-cd 17%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 516 · 18%
- Remote 285 · 10%
- Onsite 36 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 53% of the 149 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,264
- Lead 190
- 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 Java Developer (IT) in London - Nexus Jobs Limited
Build and maintain backend services in Java using Spring, SQL, and Unix for a London-based contract role requiring 5+ years of experience.
Java Backend Developer
Builds secure, scalable Java backend services and REST APIs using Spring Boot, integrates systems, and optimizes performance in a collaborative engineering team.
Backend Web Developer
Build and maintain Python-based APIs and cloud infrastructure for Ultralytics' AI models, using FastAPI, GCP, MongoDB, and Redis.
Java Developer - Backend
Build and maintain backend systems in Java for live games, integrating with Unity and supporting high-scale user traffic while mentoring junior developers.
Senior Java Backend Developer
Builds scalable Java backend services and REST APIs for complex engineering applications in the energy sector, processing large volumes of data into real-world solutions.
Backend Java Developer
Build and maintain backend microservices in Java 17+, using Kafka for event-driven systems, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Backend Java Developer
Builds low-latency, FIX-protocol trading connectivity services in Java/Spring Boot, handling market data feeds and order routing for financial clients.
Backend Java Developer
Builds low-latency Java/Spring Boot services handling FIX protocol and market connectivity for a fintech firm.
Java Developer - Backend
Builds and maintains Java-based backend systems for live games, integrating with Unity and supporting millions of users while mentoring junior developers.
Back End Developer - Python
Build scalable Python backends for an edtech startup using AWS, Docker, and Terraform to power ML-driven personalized learning systems.
Python Software Developer - Backend
Build and maintain scalable Python back-end services for an AI-driven fintech platform that automates financial controls for large enterprises, using Django, REST APIs, and AWS.
Senior Python Backend Software Developer
Build and scale Python-based financial control automation for large enterprises, integrating AI with Django REST APIs and AWS infrastructure.
Backend Python Developer for Enterprise Cloud Integrations
Designs and builds cloud-based integration solutions using Azure Service Bus and Python, including Function Apps and data migrations for enterprise clients.
Senior Backend Python Developer
Build and maintain Python-based backend services and RESTful APIs, working in a hybrid team to implement business logic, integrations, and microservices on GCP.
Backend Software Engineer, SDK
Builds and maintains SDKs (Scala, gRPC, HTTP, TypeScript) that let financial institutions integrate with the Canton blockchain network for secure, privacy-enabled settlements.