Backend Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 2,855 open Backend jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 628 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 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
Java Engineer – AI-Driven Backend & Cloud Services
Design and evolve high-performance Java applications, integrate AI/ML models, and build scalable RESTful services in agile teams for UK public and private sector clients.
Senior JVM Engineer (Scala/Java) — Backend & Distributed Systems
Builds and maintains a high-performance distributed calculation engine for financial indices using Scala/Java on the JVM.
Backend Java Engineer — Fintech, Hybrid, Stock Options
KASZEK is looking for a Backend Engineer to design and maintain scalable backend systems that support financial inclusion. You will work in a hybrid model, collaborating with a talented team and building systems that…
Senior Java Engineer - Scalable Backend for Data Privacy
Senior Java Engineer builds and maintains high-performance backend systems for a data privacy platform using Java and distributed systems.
Senior Java Engineer - Shape a Scalable Backend Platform
Build and modernize scalable backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot or Micronaut in a product-driven team.
Java Engineer for AI-Driven Backend & Cloud Apps
Designs and deploys AI-driven Java backends using Spring Boot, building RESTful APIs and high-performance cloud systems.
Senior Java Engineer - Hybrid Backend, Scale & Security
Designs and builds scalable, secure Java backend services for a data collaboration platform, focusing on cloud-native architectures and performance.
Backend Java Engineer: Spring Boot, APIs & Cloud
Instil Software Ltd is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to join a team building and enhancing integrations and backend services within a modern cloud-native platform. The role focuses on scalable Java applications…
Senior Java Engineer — Backend & Microservices Lead
Build and maintain Java-based backend systems and microservices for business-critical applications using Agile practices.
Senior Rust & Python Backend Engineer | Rails Migration
Senior engineer building high-performance Rust and Python backend services, migrating legacy Rails components and modernizing data models for a scalable platform.
Back End Developer - DV Cleared
Build secure Java/Spring Boot microservices for a next-gen Defence Intelligence platform, integrating with MOD systems and supporting mission-critical workflows in a DV-cleared environment.