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
Senior Backend Engineer — Analytics & Relational DBs (Python)
Senior Backend Engineer builds scalable Python systems and relational databases to power analytics and betting platforms for a sportsbook.
Senior Backend Engineer (Java/C++) - DV Cleared
Designs, builds, and maintains secure, scalable back-end services in Java and C++ on Linux for high-performance systems, while leading technical design and mentoring engineers.
TypeScript Backend Engineer — AI & Cloud
Builds cloud-based AI governance, risk, and compliance software using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS, owning features and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Senior Backend Engineer (Outside IR35)
Senior Backend Engineer builds data pipelines and APIs to turn legacy business data into structured inputs for AI models, using Python, PostgreSQL, and cloud services in a greenfield startup.
Senior Python AI Backend Engineer
Build Python backends and AI-driven microservices in a multi-cloud environment, implementing LLM workflows with Terraform and Kubernetes for secure, observable enterprise systems.
Startup Contractor / Senior Backend Engineer (Outside IR35)
Senior backend engineer builds data pipelines and APIs to turn messy legacy data into structured inputs for AI models in a greenfield startup.
Lead Backend Engineer
Lead a backend team building C++ access-control systems, integrate AI tools for efficiency, and mentor engineers while owning scalable API and database design.
Senior Backend Engineer, Payout Network (Cross-Border)
Build and scale backend systems for cross-border remittance integrations using Kotlin/JVM, PostgreSQL, AWS, Terraform, and Ansible.
Backend Engineer - Account Insights
Build backend services in Java/Spring Boot and Kafka to power customer-facing financial insights like spending summaries and travel reports, ensuring low-latency, accurate data for millions of users.
Senior .NET Backend Engineer for AI Platform
Builds and maintains backend services for an AI agent platform, focusing on secure, scalable execution and enabling team integrations.
Golang Backend Engineer - Microservices, Kafka, CI/CD
Builds and maintains scalable Go microservices using Kafka for async messaging and contributes to CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and deployments.
Senior Backend Engineer (Hybrid, London, UK)
Build and maintain scalable backend services in PHP/Laravel that power pricing and revenue systems for a UK mobility platform, collaborating with Product and Pricing teams.
B2B-API Bingo Backend Engine Engineer
Build and maintain the core game engines for tombola’s bingo products and adapt them for B2B partners via secure APIs, ensuring scalable, reliable operations.
Backend Engineer - PHP/Laravel for Revenue Platform
Senior Backend Engineer builds and scales PHP/Laravel services and APIs that power pricing and revenue systems for a marketplace platform.
Java Backend Engineer for AI-Driven Enterprise Apps
Builds and maintains Java-based backend services for enterprise financial applications, focusing on scalability and resilience within a hybrid work environment.