Backend Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 2,898 open Backend jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 632 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 312 · 11%
- Onsite 39 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 54% of the 166 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,305
- 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
Security‑Focused Backend Engineer
Build and secure backend services for an AI-focused company, using Python and Scala to deliver features while hardening systems against threats.
Senior Java Backend Engineer – Cloud-Native Microservices
Designs, builds, and maintains Java-based cloud-native microservices for a large financial institution in London.
Senior Backend Engineer — Scalable AI HealthTech Platform
Design and build high-performance backend services for an AI-driven health technology platform using Python or Java, with cloud infrastructure and scalable architecture.
Lead Backend Engineer — Java/Kotlin, FinTech Focus
Lead backend engineer building secure, scalable JVM services in Java/Kotlin to enhance customer experiences at a global financial services firm.
Lead Software Engineer - Backend Engineer - Chase UK
Lead a backend engineering team building cloud-native microservices for Chase UK’s digital banking platform, using Java and AWS to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable financial services.
Senior Python Backend Engineer - FinTech, Hybrid London
Designs and builds scalable Python backend services for a fintech platform, using SQL and Linux while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Senior Backend Engineer, EU/UK Onboarding Experience
Senior Backend Engineer building scalable KYC and onboarding systems in Java to streamline customer setup at Wise.
Senior Backend Engineer - Cross-Border Payments
Owns backend services for multi-currency balances in a fintech company, mentors engineers, and leads modernization of legacy systems using C#/.NET and AWS.
Senior Backend Engineer – Trading Systems & Cloud
Design and maintain high-performance, data-intensive trading systems and APIs using .NET and cloud-native architectures in a collaborative, diverse environment.
Senior Backend Engineer, Marketing Platform & Data Pipelines
Build and scale backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines for a marketing platform that powers real-time price comparisons across 100+ competitors.
Senior Backend Engineer (Java) — Hybrid London, Scale & Impact
Senior Backend Engineer builds and integrates Java 17+ and Spring Boot services with Kafka to power Rightmove’s property platform.
C++ Trade Capture Backend Engineer (Glasgow)
Develop and enhance C++ backend systems for capturing and processing high-volume foreign exchange trades, using multithreaded server applications and Oracle databases.
Node.js Backend Engineer – Fintech Platform Modernization
Build and modernize a fintech platform’s backend using Node.js, working with a 30-person team to upgrade systems for 7,000+ global customers.
Senior Backend Engineer - AWS/Golang, Hybrid, Flexible Hours
Build and secure cloud infrastructure for EVE Vanguard using AWS and Golang, while designing CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth operations.
Global Backend Architect (Java/Spring) for E‑commerce
Designs and builds core backend services for JD.com’s international e-commerce platform using Java and Spring Boot.
Backend Engineer (Ruby/PHP/Scala) – Hybrid London
Builds and maintains payment integrations for an ecommerce platform using Ruby on Rails, PHP, or Scala.
Backend Engineer - Java/Spring Boot on AWS, Hybrid & API
Build and maintain scalable back-end services in Java/Spring Boot and AWS for a luxury ecommerce platform, with a focus on high-quality testing and modern web experiences.