Backend Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 2,856 open Backend jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 629 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 286 · 10%
- Onsite 36 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 53% of the 149 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,277
- Lead 193
- 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
Lead Back End Engineer
Lead backend architectures for complex systems using Java 11, Spring Boot, AWS, and Kafka. Design microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native solutions.
Senior Backend Engineer
Build and ship Python (FastAPI) backend services and AI orchestration that power an investment research platform used daily by professional investors.
Backend Engineer - London £75-140k + equity
Build and ship AI-powered insurance backend features using Django and Stripe in a fast-moving startup environment.
Senior Web3 Backend Engineer - Dewiz
Build backend services and Solidity integrations for a Web3 intent-protocol solver engine, optimizing cross-chain liquidity routing and solver strategies across EVM chains.
Senior Backend Engineer (Europe)
Build and scale the backend of a managed service for running reliable AI agents and workflows using Node.js, TypeScript, Postgres, Redis, and cloud infrastructure.
Backend Engineer - 6 month fixed term contract
Build and maintain backend services for live games using Scala and GraphQL, collaborating in a creative studio environment.
Senior .NET Engineer: Data AI Backend & Pipelines
Build scalable .NET backend services and data pipelines that transform transaction data into AI-driven insights for a high-growth UK tech firm.
Senior Software Developer with a Backend Focus
Build and refine SaaS products that help companies comply with data protection and AI regulations using Java, Python, and SQL.
Hybrid Software Developer — Frontend/Backend, Scalable
慨正橡扯 in Manchester seeks a Software Developer to join their team focusing on developing high quality scalable solutions. This role involves enhancing the flagship Sports product with innovative features while adhering…
Hybrid PHP Developer — Laravel/CakePHP & API Backend
Builds and maintains CRM applications using PHP frameworks like Laravel and CakePHP, focusing on backend API development and new features in an Agile team.
Senior .NET Developer - Cloud-Native Backend (Hybrid)
Design and build cloud-native backend services in C#/.NET Core, collaborate with frontend and cloud teams, and own technical delivery in a regulated environment.
Mid-Level Software Developer (Android & Backend)
Mid-Level Software Developer - Android & Backend Location: Hybrid, UK-based, with a preference for candidates who can commute to our Wakefield, West Yorkshire HQ when required Contract: Full-time Salary: £40,000 -…
Senior Backend Engineer — AI-Powered, Scalable Infra
Builds and scales AI-driven backend services for a retail analytics platform, including chatbots, agents, and MCP integrations, while improving data infrastructure and code quality.
Senior Python Backend Engineer: AI-Driven Real-Time Insights
Build scalable Python/FastAPI backend services and AI-driven data pipelines that power real-time investment insights using columnar databases like ClickHouse or Snowflake.
Backend API Engineer — Python, AWS & Data Pipelines
Designs and maintains scalable APIs and data pipelines on AWS using Python and FastAPI, leading a small engineering team.
Backend Engineer
Build and scale the backend platform powering EDITED’s AI-driven retail intelligence tools, including an LLM chatbot and data infrastructure for global brands.
Java Backend Engineer | Spring Boot & Microservices
Builds and maintains Java-based microservices using Spring Boot, focusing on scalability, performance, and security while collaborating with remote teams.