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
| 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 1,266
- 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
Expert Backend Engineer
Backend Engineer developing large-scale distributed components for a cloud security platform using Golang, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes across multi-cloud environments.
Founding Backend Engineer
Founding backend engineer at a VC-backed AI startup building renewable energy intelligence, working day-to-day on Python/TypeScript backend, data pipelines, and enterprise-grade APIs on GCP with Postgres.
London Hybrid: Junior Go Backend Engineer — AWS & APIs
Junior Go Backend Engineer building scalable APIs and services on AWS in a hybrid London role, collaborating with senior engineers and product teams on a cloud-native platform.
Senior Backend Engineer - HPC/Scientific (Hybrid)
Design backend systems and APIs coordinating services and large-scale scientific/HPC simulations using Python and Rust, in a hybrid role based in Coventry.
Senior Java Engineer - Scale Core Backend (Hybrid Belfast)
The Senior Java Engineer will design and scale backend services for a global platform while driving architecture, engineering standards, and team mentorship in a hybrid role based in Belfast.
Senior Python Backend Engineer - AI 0→1 Platform, Equity
Senior Python Backend Engineer building a greenfield AI-driven platform from scratch, focusing on Python backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and AI features in a London-based startup.
Lead C++ Backend Engineer - AI-Driven Platform
Lead C++ Backend Engineer owning the backend engineering function, shaping platform architecture, mentoring teams, and leveraging AI-powered tooling to build scalable APIs and services.
Remote PHP Backend Engineer - Scale Retail APIs
Build and scale backend services for an ecommerce platform, integrating with retail partners and optimizing order processing.
Backend Engineer II - Django & Energy Platform
The Backend Engineer II will build and maintain scalable Django backends for Octopus Energy's device management platform. You will work within a cross-functional team to ship features and integrate with core services like billing and CRM.
Senior Backend Engineer (Go/Python) — Production Systems
Build and operate Go and Python backend microservices, APIs, and data pipelines powering a decision-intelligence platform for government and enterprise clients.
Backend Engineer – Cloud Microservices (Python/Go)
The Backend Engineer will design and build scalable microservices for the Vault product using Python or Go. The role focuses on delivering production-ready code and collaborating across teams to implement features.
Django Backend Engineer — Energy Tech & AI Innovation
Backend engineer owning medium-sized Django features, shipping to trunk in a multi-country codebase integrated with the Kraken platform for billing, CRM, auth, and device control.
Lead Backend Engineer - Technologist
This role is for a Lead Backend Engineer at a scaling FinTech company in Newcastle, focusing on API development using Python and TypeScript. The position involves working as a technologist within a consulting division, requiring strong communication skills to liaise with clients.
Backend Engineer
As a Backend Engineer II, you will build and maintain Python/Django-based software to integrate smart energy devices like heat pumps and EV chargers into the Octopus Energy platform. You will work in a fast-paced, continuous-deployment environment to scale green energy solutions across multiple global territories.