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 | 214 |
| 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 1,277
- Lead 192
- Staff 135
- Middle 70
- Junior 46
- Principal 36
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 developer for developer documentation
Описание Apple’s documentation engineering team creates developer tools and framework-level support for documentation workflows on the developer website and Xcode. The team develops backend technology, products,…
Backend Developer
We’re searching for a talented, proactive Mid-Level Backend Engineer to join our rapidly growing engineering team. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will play a pivotal role in scaling and enhancing our innovative…
Java Tech Lead - Cloud-Native Backend Architect & Coach
Jobtailor in London is seeking a senior backend engineer to lead the design and development of scalable cloud-native systems using Java and Kotlin. You will shape technical direction, drive delivery of complex…
Senior Java Engineer, Real-Time Backend Platform
Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd. seeks a Principal Java Engineer to lead backend architecture for a new sports technology product. This hybrid role requires expertise in building high-performance, low-latency systems for…
Backend Engineer
Backend Engineer (on-site/London) - up to £260k A high-growth blockchain infrastructure company is building the next generation of ultra-fast trading and digital asset platforms, and were looking for an exceptional…
Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js/TypeScript) — Remote
Senior Backend Engineer rebuilding core platform using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS serverless architectures, focusing on leadership, mentorship, and scalable backend services for global education audience.
Senior Backend Engineer – Engineering Community Lead
Senior Backend Engineer leading engineering community, developing scalable and secure back-end systems using Java and cloud-native architectures to deliver digital banking experiences, while guiding distributed teams and improving hiring quality.
Senior Backend Engineer for Robotics Data & Scheduling
Builds cloud-native systems that schedule robotics experiments, model digital twins, and transform raw lab data into trusted outputs for scientists and engineers.
Senior Backend Engineer & Engineering Community Lead
A Senior Backend Engineer at J.P. Morgan's International Consumer Bank, building scalable, secure backend systems using Java and cloud technologies while mentoring team members and shaping engineering culture across a distributed team.
Senior Backend Engineer — Spring Boot Platform
Design, develop, and maintain Java/Spring Boot frameworks powering scalable financial services and APIs, collaborating with product and infrastructure teams while mentoring engineers in a regulated environment.
Senior Backend Engineer - Login & Session Platform (London)
A Senior Backend Engineer at Bloomberg's Login Platform team designs and operates low-latency backend services for SSO, MFA, and access control across Bloomberg systems.
Lead Backend Engineer, Spring Boot Platform
The Lead Backend Engineer designs, develops, and maintains backend frameworks and libraries using Java and Spring Boot to enable product engineering teams to build and run financial services at scale, while tackling complex technical challenges and mentoring engineers.
Senior Backend Engineer - Secure Cloud & Microservices
Build secure backend platforms for national security and defence customers using modern cloud and microservices in private/public cloud environments.
Senior Java Backend Engineer — Hybrid, Scalable Systems
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale Java backend services and APIs in a hybrid model, involving cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, and CI/CD automation within a globally distributed environment.
Senior Backend Engineer - Low-Latency Trading (Rust)
Builds low-latency trading services in Rust for institutional clients, focusing on Order Management Systems, exchange gateways, and risk systems while ensuring secure and scalable architecture.