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 IAM Backend Engineer (Go) - Hybrid London
Build and scale an identity and access management platform using Go, handling OAuth 2.0/2.1, OIDC, SAML 2.0, JWT, RBAC/ReBAC, MFA, and passkeys for GPU instances, clusters, and serverless compute.
Senior Scala Backend Engineer - Cloud SaaS
Design and maintain scalable backend services in Scala 2.13 and Play Framework for cloud-based payroll and HR workflows, collaborating with DevOps and product teams.
Senior Java Backend Engineer — Microservices & Onboarding
Builds Java/Spring microservices for a private-wealth onboarding platform at a global bank, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Senior Backend Engineer - Java/Go Microservices & Security
Develops secure, scalable backend services in Java/Go for mobile security solutions using REST APIs, microservices, and cloud infrastructure.
Senior Backend Engineer at Sektor
Build a first-of-its-kind orchestration platform for autonomous tech in heavy industries using Python, FastAPI, and DAG-based workflows to automate enterprise software deployment.
Senior Backend Engineer: Python, AWS, Hybrid + Equity
Design and operate scalable Python backend services on AWS, focusing on system reliability and leading complex projects in a flat-hierarchy fintech startup.
Senior Backend Engineer - Node.js, TS & Web3
Designs and builds scalable backend systems in Node.js and TypeScript, leveraging PostgreSQL and blockchain tech to support a Web3-focused product.
Senior Backend Engineer — AI-Powered SaaS
Designs and maintains scalable back-end services for an AI-powered SaaS platform, collaborating with product teams and data scientists to ensure high performance and reliability.
C# .NET Backend Engineer | AWS, Hybrid Work
Builds web apps and REST APIs using C# .NET and AWS in a hybrid Agile team.
Senior Backend Engineer (Python, APIs) - Mentor & Scale
Build and scale backend services in Python, design APIs, and mentor junior engineers while owning data infrastructure for a gaming-focused platform.
Senior Backend Architect — Global Cloud-Native SaaS
Architect and design high-scale, distributed cloud-native SaaS microservices for a cybersecurity company using Java, Go, or Spring Boot and databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js) - Scale High-Traffic Apps
Build and scale backend services for Tesco’s shopping platforms using Node.js, TypeScript, and cloud-native microservices.