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
AI Back-end Software Engineer (Hybrid)
Develops and optimizes Java-based backend services for global, mission-critical applications, focusing on scalability and enterprise-grade systems in a collaborative Belfast-based engineering team.
Backend Engineer
Build and scale the backend of a next-gen sportsbook platform using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS, focusing on micro-services, caching, and high-throughput systems.
Backend Developer, Followscores
Job Description As a Backend Developer, you’ll build the engine behind our FollowScores app, turning complex data into real-time updates for millions of football fans. The FollowScores team builds the technology behind…
Software Engineer, Developer, Backend Java Identity - IAM
Backend Java Identity - IAM Software Engineer/Developer role with a banking and finance company, working on identity and access management systems using Java technology. Contract position based in Essex with a daily rate of £600.
Staff Process Development Engineer (Backend)
Staff Process Development Engineer focused on backend wafer processing (thinning, CMP, dicing) and thin-film/metal deposition in a semiconductor fabrication cleanroom, applying SPC/Six Sigma methodologies to drive yield and process improvements.
Software Engineer, Developer, Backend Java Identity - IAM
Backend Java Software Engineer contracted to develop Identity and IAM systems for the banking and finance arm of a major manufacturing company.
Backend Developer (Golang / Cross-Skilled)
Job Title: Backend Developer (Golang / Cross-Skilled) Location: Bristol (Hybrid 2 days in-office) Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Share Scheme + Benefits Join one of the UKs most innovative digital…
Backend Golang Developer
Job Title: Backend Golang Developer Location: Bristol (Hybrid 2 days in-office) Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Share Scheme + Benefits Join one of the UKs most innovative digital companies as a Backend…
Platform Developer: Cloud & Backend Innovator
Overview tombola is a technology company operating in the online gambling market, specializing in online bingo and slots. With exclusive games designed in-house, tombola is a market leader in the UK, Italy, and Spain,…
Senior Python Backend Engineer — AI Forecasting & Orchestration
Jobtailor is seeking an experienced backend engineer to unify the stack for AI forecasting at scale in London. You will connect the network, signal layers, and forecasting architectures into one coherent system,…
Senior Backend Engineer - AI-Driven Finance APIs (Remote)
Ersilia in London is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to build production Python backends (FastAPI) powering AI features for professional investors. You will own APIs, design orchestration for agentic workflows, and…
Remote Rust Backend Engineer: AI-Driven API Builder
YO IT Consulting is seeking an experienced Backend Developer (Rust) for a remote contract role. You will design, implement, and improve robust backend APIs (REST and GraphQL) while collaborating with AI research teams…
Senior Backend API Engineer - Global Connectivity Platform
Gigs, Inc. in London is seeking a Senior Engineer to design APIs and build scalable backend services for our connectivity platform. You’ll work across Ruby, Go, TypeScript, and Elixir, contributing to a distributed…
Staff Backend Engineer - Distributed Money & AI
United States Digital Space LLC in London seeks a senior-to-staff backend engineer who owns the core systems behind every viewing, tenancy, certificate, rent payment and repair. You drive architecture, set patterns and…