Backend Jobs in United Kingdom

There are 2,832 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

CurrencyPeriod25thMedian75thPostings
GBPyear£75,000£95,000£110,000215
USDyear$130,000$157,500$201,25015

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 1,266
  • 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
2,832 jobs
slrconsulting
last month

Backend Engineer

Open 63d UK Licensed UK sponsor — This employer appears on the GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker and related work routes. The licence belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United Kingdom

This role will focus on implementing APIs and backend systems for new features to the platform. What this role will do: • Build, enhance, and scale the core application using Django and Django REST Framework, while…

agile api aws bash ci-cd +16 skills
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Ticketmaster
last month

Senior Backend Engineer (Rust)

Open 40d RemoteUKContractSenior
United Kingdom

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.

agentic-ai ai api automation aws +8 skills
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Searchability NS&D
last month

Backend Software Engineer - eDV Cleared

Open 40d UK
United Kingdom

Software Engineer - eDV Cleared New Opportunity in Manchester for Backend Developers who want to work on mission-critical, operational projects Can be based in Manchester, Bury, Harrogate Up to £75,000 + Benefits…
McGregor Boyall
last month

C# backend Developer

Open 40d HybridUK
United Kingdom

Senior backend engineer builds real-time trading systems in C# or Java, working with traders to design scalable cloud services on AWS.

api aws cloud csharp distributed-systems +6 skills
90 000 – 130 000 £
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Live Nation Entertainment
last month

Senior Backend Engineer (Rust)

Open 40d RemoteUKContractSenior
United Kingdom

Senior backend engineer building and maintaining scalable Rust-based systems for Live Nation’s ticketing and live event platforms, with a focus on reliability, observability, and modernizing legacy services.

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Xact Placements Limited
last month

Backend Python Developer

Open 23d UKFull-time
United Kingdom

Backend Python Developer (Azure AI) Location: Remote / Hybrid Type: Full-time Our client is a fast-growing consulting business building an AI-driven platform on native Microsoft Azure services. They are looking for a…

ai automation azure python
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Deel Backed by Y Combinator
last month

Backend Engineer Node.js AWS

Open 23d UK H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United Kingdom

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll,…
Talent Locker
last month

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Open 23d UKSenior
United Kingdom

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Warminster, Hybrid - Security Cleared - £90,000 We're looking for an experienced engineer to join a collaborative technology team delivering mission-critical software used within a…
Monzo
last month

Staff Backend Engineer

Open 81d RemoteUKPart-timeStaff
United Kingdom

Designs and maintains Monzo’s banking backend using Go, Cassandra, Kafka, and Kubernetes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-facing features.

ai aws cassandra distributed-systems docker +7 skills
130 000 – 170 000 £
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Monzo
last month

Senior Backend Engineer

Open 81d RemoteUKPart-timeSenior
United Kingdom

Build and maintain Monzo's banking platform using Go, Cassandra, Kafka, and Kubernetes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-facing features and infrastructure.

ai aws cassandra distributed-systems docker +8 skills
105 000 – 135 000 £
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Monzo
last month

Senior Staff Backend Engineer

Open 81d RemoteUKPart-timeStaff
United Kingdom

Leads backend engineering teams at a UK digital bank, defining technical strategy and scalable architectures using Go, Cassandra, Kafka, and Kubernetes.

aws cassandra docker gcp kafka +2 skills
155 000 – 200 000 £
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Monzo
last month

Backend Engineer III

Open 81d RemoteUKPart-time
United Kingdom

Builds and maintains Monzo’s in-house banking platform using Go, Cassandra, Kafka, and Kubernetes, focusing on distributed systems and customer-centric features.

aws cassandra distributed-systems docker envoy +6 skills
85 000 – 110 000 £
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PTC
last month

SaaS Backend Engineer

Open 47d UK H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United Kingdom

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects…

angular api ci-cd express git +11 skills
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Octopus Energy Group
last month

Software Engineer (Backend, Python)

Open 23d UK
United Kingdom

Electroverse is looking for a talented, passionate Software Engineer to join our team and help build the foundations of the global EV transition. About Octopus Electroverse We’re making electric vehicle public charging…
Wise
last month

Backend Engineer for Acquiring Risk

Open 22d UK
United Kingdom

hackajob is collaborating with Wise to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Company Description Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min…
Depop
2 months ago

Senior Backend Software Engineer

UKSenior Licensed UK sponsor — This employer appears on the GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker and related work routes. The licence belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United Kingdom

Company Description Depop is a peer-to-peer circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy, sell and discover secondhand fashion. Our mission is simple: to make fashion circular by making secondhand as exciting and…
Suade
2 months ago

Mid-level Backend Engineer

Open 22d UKMiddle
United Kingdom

Suade is a market-leading regtech SaaS company with cutting-edge technology that automates regulatory reporting, compliance and financial risk solutions for financial institutions. Our technology outperforms the…
Cyberhawk
2 months ago

Back End - PHP Laravel Developer

Open 23d RemoteUKContract
United Kingdom

PHP Laravel Software Engineer - Back End / Full Stack - 9 month Contract This is a full remote opportunity but you do need to live /- 3 hours from GMT (UK time) for communication with the team. Cyberhawk pairs expert…

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GitLab Inc. Backed by Y Combinator
2 months ago

Intermediate Senior Staff Backend Engineer C Tenant Scale Git

Open 39d RemoteAPAC, Europe, North America, UKStaff H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.

You will improve Git and Gitaly to make repository access more capable, reliable, and efficient. You will participate in architectural discussions, contribute features and fixes to upstream Git, and integrate Git…

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DDN
2 months ago

Software Engineer – Backend

Open 30d On-siteUK
United Kingdom

We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join the Control Plane team for the DDN Infinia AI Data Platform. This role is critical in building the core backend services that power manageability, API-driven control,…

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