Backend Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 2,831 open Backend jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 604 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 28%
- ai 26%
- aws 24%
- python 23%
- microservices 18%
- ci-cd 17%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 515 · 18%
- Remote 284 · 10%
- Onsite 35 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 53% of the 148 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,267
- Lead 190
- 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 73
- 201-500 employees 20
- 1-10 employees 8
Senior Backend Engineer - Hybrid, Equity & Healthcare
Senior Backend Engineer building scalable platform components with Python and Rust, focusing on robust APIs, service coordination, and code quality in a hybrid UK role.
Senior Backend Engineer – Account Insights (Hybrid)
The Senior Backend Engineer will join the Account Insights team at Wise to develop and maintain backend components that transform transaction data into customer insights. The role focuses on building reliable, scalable systems using Java and Spring Boot.
Senior Backend Engineer (C++/Java) – Linux & APIs
Designs, develops, and maintains high-performance backend systems in C++ and Java on Linux, collaborating with customers and internal teams to deliver reliable software.
Senior Backend Engineer – C++/Java, Linux, SC Cleared
The Senior Backend Engineer will design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems using C++ and Java within Linux environments. The role includes technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural contributions while requiring active SC clearance.
Senior Backend Engineer - Subscriptions
Senior Backend Engineer building Java services for Spotify's Subscriptions team, focusing on user conversion, retention, and upsells using Google Cloud Platform.
Graduate Backend Engineer - TypeScript & Fintech APIs
The Graduate Backend Engineer will design and develop TypeScript APIs and serverless functions for core banking and product domains. The role involves working with Kubernetes, EKS, and CI/CD pipelines to build scalable and observable fintech services.
Backend Java Engineer for Sportsbook APIs on AWS
Backend Java Engineer building and evolving Online Sportsbook APIs (Matchday) on AWS, collaborating with Sports UI, Platform, Data teams and external providers to deliver scalable services.
Backend Software Engineer (Rust, Fully Remote)
Backend Software Engineer building mirrord, a Kubernetes development platform written in Rust that lets developers and AI coding agents run code against live clusters before deployment.
Senior Backend Engineer, Platform & Integrations
Senior Backend Engineer building core systems for BJAK's AI Finance Agent—designing APIs, insurance quote-comparison workflows, and financial infrastructure using Node.js/TypeScript with cloud platforms.
Junior Back End Engineer - Midlothian
The Junior Back End Engineer will join the R&D team in Edinburgh to develop software, with a focus on learning new technologies like Go. The role involves designing and consuming REST APIs and requires a strong interest in software development.
COBBLEWEB: SENIOR BACKEND PHP DEVELOPER
Senior backend PHP developer building online marketplaces and web projects for clients, primarily using Symfony, PHP, MySQL/Doctrine, and Docker in an Agile environment.
Senior Software Developer - Secure Backend (Java/C++)
Design, develop, and maintain secure backend services and APIs using Java and/or C++, contribute to architecture decisions, and mentor junior developers within a highly technical environment.
Staff Backend Engineer - Python & Go | Hybrid + Equity
Staff Backend Engineer at PhysicsX building a platform for physics-informed ML models, owning features end-to-end from implementation to production with a focus on quality, scalability, and observability using Python and Go.