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
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Build and scale high-performance APIs and backend services for a Web3 data platform, using Go and cloud infrastructure to deliver low-latency blockchain node access and data solutions.
Lead Backend Engineer - Technologist
Lead a backend team building Python/TypeScript APIs for a growing fintech consultancy, collaborating with clients and stakeholders.
Back End Tech Lead - Funnel Platform
Lead the shared back-end services and frameworks that power iwoca’s credit-decision systems, guiding architecture, reviewing cross-team contributions, and mentoring engineers.
Back End Engineer
Build and scale a high-volume fraud-detection platform using Go, Python, and cloud tools, collaborating with data scientists and product teams to protect online businesses.
Senior Software Engineer (Back-End)
As a Senior Back-End Software Engineer at Arcticrd, you’ll build and maintain data pipelines, REST APIs, and cloud infrastructure for Auka (the Arctic OS), using Python and AWS, working in a mission-driven team focused on reliable systems for harsh Arctic environments.
Senior Backend Engineer (f/m/x) - remote
Senior Backend Engineer designs and builds scalable Go services for a European refurbished goods marketplace, using PostgreSQL, gRPC, and Kubernetes on Google Cloud.
Backend Software Engineer, Golang - London
Build and maintain high-performance Golang backend services for an AI-driven investment platform, ensuring reliability and low latency for real-money financial decisions.
Senior Backend Engineer
Build scalable backend services in Python (Django/FastAPI) on AWS, handling microservices, data processing, and ElasticSearch queries for a UK automotive platform.
Backend Engineer
Build scalable backend services in Python (Django/FastAPI) on AWS, using PostgreSQL, Kafka, and Kubernetes to power automotive retail experiences.
Front and Backend C# Dot Net Javascript Software Developer with Umbraco (IT)
Builds and maintains full-stack .NET and JavaScript applications using C# and Umbraco for a luxury travel company’s digital transformation.
Backend Engineer, AI (Agent Systems)
Build and run backend systems that orchestrate AI models into fast, reliable APIs for a proactive smart assistant, handling inference pipelines and production reliability.
Backend Software Engineer – AWS CDK & Edge Platforms
Build and maintain high-scale distributed systems for a global streaming platform using AWS CDK and edge platforms.
Mobile and Backend Software Engineer - Banking
Build and maintain the core banking and repayments backend in C#/.NET while contributing to mobile apps using Flutter, Kotlin, or Swift for Capital on Tap’s SME-focused financial platform.
(Senior) Backend Engineer, Marketplace
Build and maintain Go microservices that balance supply and demand for a premium ride-hailing marketplace, using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, and AWS.
(Senior) Backend Engineer, Maps
Build and maintain high-performance geospatial services in Go that power real-time route matching, ETA predictions, and journey tracking for a premium ride-hailing platform.
Junior .NET Backend Engineer
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