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
Elwood Technologies Services Limited
2 months ago

Software Engineer - Back End

Open 51d On-siteUK 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

You will design, implement, and test backend components for the Data Platform and trading platform. The role includes building Golang services, implementing trading strategies, supporting production systems, improving…

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Airalo
2 months ago

Back End Engineer, PHP

Open 44d RemoteEurope, MENA, UKContractMiddle

Help Us Build The Future of Travel At Airalo, we’re making it easier for people to stay connected wherever they travel. As the world’s first eSIM store, we help millions of travelers access affordable mobile data in…

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HEI
2 months ago

Principal Java Engineer - Backend Platform

Open 21d UKContractPrincipal
United Kingdom

Principal Java Engineer - Backend Platform Salary: £76,340 - £100,340 Per Annum Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in office, Basingstoke/London/Bristol About the Role The…

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Acturis
2 months ago

Backend Test Automation Engineer SDET

Open 54d HybridUK 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

At Acturis, innovation isn’t just part of our culture - it’s in our DNA . Our story began in 2000 in the garden shed of our co‑founder, Theo Duchen , who, alongside fellow former McKinsey partner David McDonald, set…

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sound cloud
2 months ago

Backend Engineer - Media Streaming

Open 59d Europe, UK

SoundCloud empowers artists, tastemakers and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is a creator-first platform helping artists build and grow their careers by providing them with the most…

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interAct Consulting Limited
2 months ago

Senior Backend Python Engineer

Open 22d UKSenior
United Kingdom

Senior Backend Python Engineer (UK-based (remote), ~£130-150K perks) Join a fast-growing sports-tech success story and take real ownership of the systems that power live-event traffic at scale. This isnt a ticket-taker…

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Motorola
2 months ago

Senior Back End Software Engineer

Open 54d UKSenior
United Kingdom

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and…

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msfg
2 months ago

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Open 54d HybridUKSenior
United Kingdom

Location: Manchester (Spinningfields) | Hybrid: 2 days in the office per week Level: Senior Tech: AWS, Java, Typescript, Vue.js (Backend leaning) Why Join Us? We’re MONY Group, one of the UK's largest consumer…

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HIVED
2 months ago

Lead Backend Engineer (Routing Squad)

Open 25d HybridUKFull-timeLead 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

About HIVED 📦 At HIVED, we’re steamrolling forward as one of Europe’s fastest growing startups, and our momentum shows no signs of slowing. Based in London, we are a climate and logistics start-up building the first…

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HIVED
2 months ago

Mid-Level Backend Engineer (Driver Squad)

Open 25d HybridUKFull-timeMiddle 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

About HIVED 📦 At HIVED, we’re steamrolling forward as one of Europe’s fastest growing startups, and our momentum shows no signs of slowing. Based in London, we are a climate and logistics start-up building the first…

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HIVED
2 months ago

Junior Backend Engineer (CX Squad)

Open 24d HybridUKJunior 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

About HIVED 📦 At HIVED, we’re steamrolling forward as one of Europe’s fastest growing startups, and our momentum shows no signs of slowing. Based in London, we are a climate and logistics start-up building the first…

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Spotify
2 months ago

Senior Backend Engineer, Advertising

Open 22d UKSenior
United Kingdom

Our mission on the Advertising Product & Technology team is to build a next generation advertising platform that aligns with our unique value proposition for audio and video. We work to scale the user experience for…
Motorola
2 months ago

Junior Back End Engineer

Open 74d HybridUKJunior
United Kingdom

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and…

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Wise
2 months ago

Senior Software Engineer I - Backend (Java) - Business Accounting Integrations and Reporting

Open 22d UKSenior
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…
Wise
2 months ago

Senior Software Engineer I - Acquiring Platform - Backend (Java)

Open 23d UKSenior
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…
Bet365
2 months ago

Senior Software Developer - Backend (FS)

Open 22d UKSenior
United Kingdom

hackajob is collaborating with Bet365 to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. About the role As a Senior Software Developer, you will implement and maintain systems to support the features being…
Nuweb Group
2 months ago

Laravel Back End Developer

Open 22d UK
United Kingdom

hackajob is collaborating with Nuweb Group to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Laravel Back End Developer Who we are Nuweb Group is a global event technology partner, helping organisers,…

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J.P. Morgan
2 months ago

Senior Lead Software Engineer- Back-end Engineer - Chase UK

Open 22d UKLead
United Kingdom

hackajob is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. At JP Morgan Chase, we understand that customers seek exceptional value and a seamless experience from a trusted…
Barclays
2 months ago

C++ Backend Developer

Open 23d UK
United Kingdom

hackajob is collaborating with Barclays to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Join us as a Macro Trade Capture Developer at Barclays, where you will play a key role in the development and…
Hawkeye Innovations
2 months ago

Principal Java Engineer - Backend Platform

Open 56d HybridUKFull-timePrincipal
United Kingdom

Principal Java Engineer - Backend Platform Salary: £76,340 - £100,340 Per Annum Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in office, Basingstoke/London/Bristol About the Role The…

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