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
Backend Engineer II (Java) Global Fulfilment Platform
The Backend Engineer II will develop and maintain scalable, distributed Java microservices to support Tesco's global fulfilment platform. The role involves owning medium-sized features and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize fulfillment workflows.
Senior Backend Engineer
Senior backend engineer building high-performance APIs with Kotlin and Spring, mentoring junior developers, and shaping architecture for an automated legal solutions platform for startups.
Senior Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Engineer at an early-stage AI startup building a greenfield product for managing travel and personal requests via AI agents, working primarily in Python on APIs, data pipelines, and LLM orchestration.
Backend Engineer — Build Scalable Python Services
Backend engineer building scalable Python (Django, FastAPI) microservices for automotive experiences, collaborating with Product, Design, and Sales in a hybrid London role.
Oxford Backend Engineer (C++/Python) - Onsite
Build and maintain backend systems in C++ and Python for a product-focused team in Oxford.
Global Affiliate Backend Engineer — Java/Spring
Backend engineer building and scaling Joybuy's global affiliate platform using Java/Spring Boot for JD.com's Affiliate Partnerships team in London.
Senior Backend Engineer
A Senior Backend Engineer builds and scales high-performance backend systems, APIs, and cloud infrastructure to support product growth, with a focus on reliability, security, and AI/ML integration.
Senior Backend Engineer - PHP
Senior Backend Engineer architecting scalable PHP 8+/Laravel microservices with event-driven design on AWS for a global urban mobility platform.
Java Backend Engineer — High-Scale Cloud & Ownership
Design, build, and maintain Java services in a large-scale, distributed cloud platform for enterprise customers, with end-to-end feature ownership and platform modernization responsibilities.
Backend Engineer, Global Affiliate Partnerships (London)
Backend engineer building and maintaining Joybuy's cross-border affiliate platform using Java and Spring Boot, on-site in London for JINGDONG's affiliate partnerships team.
Cloud-Native C#/.NET Backend Engineer | AWS
Builds cloud-native backend services and APIs in C#/.NET 8+ on AWS, designing distributed systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
Senior C/C++ Backend Engineer – Network Emulation (Hybrid)
Develops high-performance backend systems for network emulation, collaborating with R&D teams to design architecture and deliver features using C/C++ and Linux tools.
Backend Engineer II - Scalable Services & Identity Security
Designs and maintains scalable backend services for identity verification and fraud prevention, collaborating across teams to ensure secure, observable systems.
Senior C# .NET Backend Engineer — Hybrid Up to £90k
Design, develop, and own backend features using C# .NET Core within a scalable, secure architecture for a fintech company, blending hands-on coding with technical leadership in a hybrid role.
AI-Enabled Backend Engineer (C#/.NET) – Hybrid
This role involves developing backend-leaning full-stack features using C# and .NET for an established software business integrating AI into its products. Candidates will work on real-world business applications within an AI-driven environment.
Frontend / Backend Developer (Rust, Typescript)
Pureprint Group is hiring a developer to build and maintain performant backend and frontend systems using Rust, TypeScript, and Go. The role involves collaborating on feature development, optimizing system scalability, and implementing robust testing methodologies.
Backend Engineer
The Backend Engineer will build and extend a multi-tenant Django-based energy platform, focusing on continuous delivery and integrating with various internal services. The role involves taking ownership of technical features, ensuring system observability, and collaborating within a fast-paced, high-merge-volume environment.
.NET Developer – Backend/API Focus, Azure, Bristol
Builds and maintains .NET backend APIs and enterprise software for UK clients, using C# and Azure, with on-site work in Bristol. Focuses on scalable systems and third-party integrations.