Backend Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 2,898 open Backend jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 646 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, cloud and ai.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP | year | £75,000 | £95,000 | £110,000 | 212 |
| USD | year | $130,000 | $157,500 | $201,250 | 15 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- api 39%
- cloud 30%
- ai 28%
- java 28%
- aws 24%
- python 24%
- microservices 18%
- ci-cd 17%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 538 · 19%
- Remote 311 · 11%
- Onsite 39 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 54% of the 166 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,306
- Lead 191
- Staff 143
- Middle 72
- Junior 47
- Principal 37
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 243
- 501-1000 employees 143
- 51-200 employees 129
- 11-50 employees 76
- 201-500 employees 20
- 1-10 employees 8
Java Backend Engineer — Cloud-Native & AI-Driven
Builds cloud-native Java backends using Spring/Java EE, integrating AI and blockchain to optimize performance and scale systems.
Staff Backend Engineer, AI-Driven Agent Platform
Build and scale backend services for a UK fintech company, integrating Generative AI into production systems while ensuring reliability and performance.
Lead Backend Engineer - C#/.NET, Microservices & Azure
Lead backend development using C#/.NET and microservices on Azure, owning features end-to-end in a collaborative UK-based team.
Senior Backend Engineer, AI & Security R&D
Senior Backend Engineer builds AI-powered security systems in Python/TypeScript, integrating data sources and automating cybersecurity workflows.
Azure Backend Engineer for Prototypes & Cross-Project Impact
Design and build cloud-native backend solutions using C# or Python on Microsoft Azure, collaborating with stakeholders across projects.
Senior Backend Architect - AI-Driven ERP Automation
Design and build AI-driven automation for ERP systems using Go and Python, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance the product and mentor team members.
Backend Engineer for AI-Driven Sports Analytics
Builds backend services for AI-driven tennis analytics, including data pipelines, databases, and APIs for broadcast partners.
Senior Backend Engineer — Scale Green Energy Platforms
Senior Backend Engineer builds scalable Python/Django services for a green-energy platform, driving customer-facing products in the energy transition.
Backend Engineer - AI-Driven Workflow Platform
Builds and maintains backend systems powering AI-driven research workflows using Python or TypeScript and PostgreSQL.
Senior Backend Engineer - Node.js | Global, Scalable Impact
Build and maintain Tesco’s xAPI backend in Node.js to power shopping experiences for millions of customers.
Senior Node/TypeScript Backend Engineer — Hybrid (London)
Builds and maintains enterprise-level AI software using TypeScript and Node.js on AWS in a London-based team.
Senior Java Backend Engineer — Cloud-Native & AWS
Designs and builds cloud-native Java/Spring Boot backends for Tier 1 financial platforms, following agile practices and secure deployment pipelines.
Backend Engineer – AI Agents & Scalable ML Systems
Builds and scales backend systems for AI-driven cybersecurity products, focusing on RESTful APIs, databases, and ML integration.
Senior Backend Engineer, AI-Driven Data Platforms
Builds scalable backend services for AI-driven supply-chain platforms using Python, integrating enterprise systems and ensuring ethical AI deployment.