Backend Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 2,854 open Backend jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 627 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 27%
- ai 27%
- aws 24%
- python 23%
- microservices 18%
- ci-cd 17%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 522 · 18%
- Remote 285 · 10%
- Onsite 36 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 53% of the 149 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,276
- Lead 192
- 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
Senior Backend Engineer - Go/Python, Scalable Data Pipelines
Builds and maintains scalable backend microservices in Go/Python, focusing on data pipelines, API design, and system reliability for a decision intelligence platform.
Senior Kotlin Backend Engineer – Hybrid (AWS Cloud)
Senior Kotlin backend engineer builds and maintains cloud-native AWS systems for large-scale digital projects in a hybrid consultancy role.
Backend Engineer — Real-Time AI Systems, Equity
Build and scale real-time AI video intelligence systems from the ground up, working closely with founders to shape architecture in a small, high-calibre team.
Senior .NET Backend Engineer — Microservices & Azure
Designs and maintains a scalable online quote and documentation platform, migrating to a microservices architecture in v2.0 using .NET, SQL/NoSQL, and Azure while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Senior .NET Backend Engineer — Hybrid
Design and build scalable back-end systems using .NET Core, C#, and SQL Server, while managing CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.
Senior Backend Engineer - Java, AWS & Kubernetes
Build and operate cloud-native backend services for a digital travel platform using Java/Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, and Kafka.
Senior Go Backend Engineer – Scalable Data Platforms
Designs and maintains scalable backend systems for a data collaboration platform, focusing on Go, distributed systems, and cloud-based microservices with emphasis on security, performance, and reliability.
C/C++ Backend Engineer - High-Performance Networking (Hybrid)
Build and own high-performance backend systems in C/C++ for a hybrid R&D team, focusing on Linux and multithreaded networking while mentoring junior engineers.
Senior Backend Engineer (Python)
Designs and scales Python/FastAPI backend services for a proptech platform, leveraging AI tools for development and collaborating with product/design teams to build cloud-native solutions for rapid growth.
Senior Java Backend Engineer – Hospitality, Hybrid London
Builds and maintains Java-based backend systems for hospitality tech, including reservation and property management APIs, with a focus on cloud deployments and scalable architecture.
Backend Engineer - Marketing Tech & Privacy
Builds and maintains backend components of a MarTech stack using Python/PHP, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive software design and feature implementation in a fast-paced environment.
Senior Backend Engineer – Property Platform (Hybrid)
Leads backend APIs, data pipelines, and real-time video delivery systems for a London-based property discovery app, scaling infrastructure for high-growth consumer use.
Senior Java Backend Engineer - Scalable, High-Performance
Design and maintain scalable Java backend services for Ceffu, optimizing performance and ensuring high availability in a distributed system.
Backend Engineer (Go/Python) for Production Microservices
Builds and maintains Go/Python microservices for a decision intelligence platform, focusing on backend scalability, database/API optimization, and system observability while collaborating with AI, frontend, and product teams.
Senior Software Engineer | Backend
Builds and scales fintech backend systems for SMB cash flow tools (invoicing, expense cards) with JVM/Kotlin, focusing on fraud detection, financial integrations, and cross-functional collaboration.