Backend Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 2,895 open Backend jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 640 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 23%
- microservices 18%
- ci-cd 17%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 535 · 18%
- 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
Remote Senior RGS Backend Engineer - iGaming Scale
Designs and maintains backend services for high-performance iGaming platforms using Node.js, TypeScript, and Go, focusing on scalable APIs and operator integrations.
Senior Java Backend Engineer - Remote 6-Month Contract
Build and maintain Java-based backend systems for Binance’s Kazakhstan services, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with local stakeholders.
Senior Python/Django Backend Engineer — Remote UK
Senior Python/Django engineer building SaaS features for legal and financial tech while collaborating remotely with a UK-based team.
Senior C#/.NET Backend Engineer - Remote (UK) - Cleared
Senior C#/.NET backend engineer building and maintaining confidential solutions in the Microsoft stack and mentoring junior developers.
Senior Backend Engineer - Remote-Friendly AAA Games
Senior Backend Engineer at a UK game studio building backend services for AAA games and internal tools with cloud deployment and documentation focus.
C++ Backend Engineer - Remote/Hybrid Cybersecurity Innovation
Develops C++ backend systems for cutting-edge cybersecurity products in a Cambridge-based R&D team.
Senior Django Back-End Engineer - Remote & Tech Lead Path
Build and lead the Django-based back-end for an edtech platform, set technical standards, mentor junior engineers, and drive automation/AI initiatives in a remote UK role.
AI Coding Agent Backend Engineer (Remote, Contract)
Build and maintain backend systems while collaborating with AI coding agents to review code, debug, and handle edge cases in a remote-first environment.
Senior Backend Engineer - Cloud & Microservices (Remote)
Leads backend design and delivery for scalable cloud systems in a public-sector role, using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS to build microservices and cloud-native solutions.
Senior Backend Engineer - Remote + Equity
Architect and build backend systems, APIs, and business logic for an ERP-focused product using AWS and AI.
Senior Rust Backend Engineer — Remote UK
Senior Rust backend engineer building and maintaining high-performance, scalable services for Ticketmaster’s platform while modernizing legacy systems.
Senior Backend Engineer - Databases (Remote)
Build and maintain distributed Go services on Kubernetes for Grafana Cloud, focusing on high-availability database systems with AI-assisted development.
Senior Backend Engineer — Flexible Remote + Stock Options
Senior Backend Engineer builds and maintains APIs for a centralized insights platform, designs standalone systems, and integrates AI/LLM features while collaborating with product and UX teams.
Senior Backend Engineer (Pyroscope) - Remote UK
Senior engineer building and operating core components of Pyroscope, a distributed database for continuous profiling, in a fully remote team.