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
AI focused Backend Engineer
Senior AI-Focused Backend Engineer sought to design and build scalable, secure services powering AI applications. Responsibilities include developing APIs, integrating LLMs and AI services, implementing RAG pipelines…
Backend Engineer
Backend Engineer Location: UK (GB) Experience Level: Intermediate Description nSure.ai is the payment fraud prevention provider of choice for Crypto, Gaming and Gift Cards. We offer a managed service based on adaptive…
Senior Backend Software Engineer I - Personal & Business Pricing Team
We are looking for a passionate Backend Software Engineer to join the Personal & Business Pricing Team . Pricing is core to Wise's mission of transparency. This role offers an opportunity to have a direct and…
C# backend Developer
Senior Back End Engineer C# / Java | Front Office Trading | AWS | Distributed Systems Location: London Hybrid: 3 days in the office We're partnering with one of the world's leading financial markets technology firms as…
Senior Backend Engineer (.NET)
Senior .NET backend engineer modernizes secure payment systems and maintains scalable cloud services using C# and Azure for a global consulting firm.
Senior Process Development Engineer (Backend)
Develops and optimizes semiconductor manufacturing processes like thin-film deposition and metallization in a cleanroom fab, using tools such as ALD, PECVD, and sputtering to improve yield and reliability.
Backend Software Engineer
End Date Thursday 20 August 2026 Salary Range £76,760 - £115,140 We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working Job Description Summary…
C# backend Developer
Senior Back End Engineer C# / Java | Front Office Trading | AWS | Distributed Systems Location: London Hybrid: 3 days in the office We're partnering with one of the world's leading financial markets technology firms as…
Tech Lead - Backend (PHP/Symfony)
Lead a small backend team building aviation fuel management software using PHP/Symfony, MongoDB, and cloud tools, while mentoring engineers and shaping technical strategy.
Senior Backend Developer
We are now expanding our team and are looking for a skilled, goal-oriented backend developer to help us grow. You'll work on services, APIs, databases, and integrations with external systems, collaborating closely with…
CONTRACT (AGENTIC) AI / BACK-END ENGINEER (OUTSIDE IR35)
CONTRACT AI BACKEND ENGINEER (OUTSIDE IR35) Agentic AI | Claude Code | GitHub Copilot | C# / .NET | AI Engineering | Outside IR35 Hybrid Working (2 Days Onsite in Greater Manchester) £500 - £580 Per Day Outside IR35…
Senior Backend Engineer (Rust)
Senior Backend Engineer designs, builds, and operates scalable Rust-based backend services for Ticketmaster’s live event platform, focusing on reliability, observability, and modernizing legacy systems.