Backend Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 2,895 open Backend jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 641 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 27%
- aws 24%
- python 24%
- microservices 18%
- ci-cd 17%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 536 · 19%
- Remote 309 · 11%
- Onsite 39 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 54% of the 166 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,303
- Lead 191
- Staff 143
- Middle 72
- Junior 47
- Principal 36
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 (Go)
Build and scale the Go-based backend for a fintech platform that helps dental and veterinary clinics manage recurring payments and patient finance plans.
Platform Backend Engineer
Build and scale the backend platform powering Games Inc’s real-money casino games, focusing on microservices, databases, and cloud infrastructure.
Backend Engineer
Build and maintain high-performance Go microservices on AWS/Kubernetes, designing data-intensive systems while collaborating in a fast-moving, autonomous engineering culture.
Senior Python Backend Engineer for AI Prototypes (Remote)
Senior Python backend engineer building and refining AI prototypes in a consultancy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver user-focused solutions.
Backend Software Developer
Develops IoT firmware and cloud services for advanced devices, using Python, REST APIs, and AWS while prototyping new products.
Lead Python Backend Engineer - Processing & Observability
Lead Python backend engineer building data orchestration pipelines, AI features, and observability for ML applications while mentoring peers.
Backend API Engineer — Build the Travel API (Remote)
Build and maintain APIs that connect travel providers with developers, focusing on clean API design and seamless integration for the travel industry.
Backend Engineer - Data (London, Toronto, NYC)
Build and maintain data infrastructure for a spreadsheet alternative, connecting customer data sources like QuickBooks, Salesforce, and Stripe using TypeScript, Node/Go/Python, and PostgreSQL/MongoDB.
Remote Senior Backend Engineer, Post-Quantum Web3
Senior Backend Engineer building secure, post-quantum Web3 tools using Rust and TypeScript, focusing on core libraries and blockchain transaction logic.
Remote-First Senior Backend Engineer (MERN) – UK-based
Senior Backend Engineer building scalable systems with Node, TypeScript, GraphQL, and the MERN stack for a UK-based remote-first role.
Remote Python Backend Engineer – Part‑Time AI Lab Project
Part-time remote role designing and evaluating Python coding tasks for an AI lab, including bug fixes, features, and test generation.
Mid-Level Backend Server Engineer — Scalable MDM (Remote)
Designs and scales backend services for a device management platform, building secure APIs and cloud-native microservices for device enrollment and policy enforcement.
Remote Python Backend Engineer - Shape AI-Driven APIs
Build and optimize Python-based RESTful and GraphQL APIs for AI-driven tools, focusing on scalability, data validation, and security while collaborating with research teams.
Remote Senior Backend Engineer, Data Pipelines
Builds and maintains scalable data pipelines using TypeScript to process and transform client data efficiently.
Remote Backend Engineer - Multiplayer Game Services
Builds backend services for multiplayer games using Java, C#, or C++. Collaborates with engineers to design and implement features.
Senior Backend Engineer: Go & Kubernetes (Remote UK)
Senior Backend Engineer builds and maintains Kubernetes-based platforms using Go, focusing on GitOps workflows and production cluster management.