Backend Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 2,839 open Backend jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 634 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, cloud and java.
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 38%
- cloud 29%
- java 27%
- ai 27%
- aws 23%
- python 23%
- microservices 18%
- ci-cd 17%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 520 · 18%
- Remote 284 · 10%
- Onsite 36 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 53% of the 151 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,275
- Lead 190
- Staff 134
- Middle 70
- Junior 47
- Principal 34
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 233
- 501-1000 employees 139
- 51-200 employees 125
- 11-50 employees 75
- 201-500 employees 20
- 1-10 employees 8
Backend Engineer - Java & Spring Boot (Stock Options)
Builds and maintains secure Java/Spring Boot microservices for cross-border payments and treasury systems using PostgreSQL and REST APIs.
Backend Engineer, Payments Platform (Java/Kotlin)
Build and scale Wise’s Direct Debit and payments platform using Java/Kotlin (Spring Boot) on AWS, focusing on high-volume transactions, PostgreSQL data models, and Kafka-driven event architectures.
Staff Backend Engineer, Experimentation Platform & Azure
Build and scale a backend platform in Java/Kotlin on Azure that lets product teams run experiments safely and at scale.
Senior Backend Engineer - Pricing & Revenue (Hybrid)
Senior Backend Engineer building scalable pricing and revenue systems in PHP/Laravel, owning architecture, APIs, and infrastructure that drive business growth.
SC Cleared Android & Backend Engineer (Hybrid)
Software Engineer (Android and Backend) is a hybrid role focused on mobile development with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, and backend services in Rust, Python, or Go. The position involves modern DevOps practices, CI/CD,…
Associate Backend Engineer, Search & Retrieval
Build and maintain scalable backend services powering search and retrieval for a mobile and web marketplace used by over 1M daily users.
Node.js/ TypeScript Backend Engineer
Builds and maintains Node.js/TypeScript microservices for marketing tech, orchestrating email, push, and personalized campaigns at retail scale.
Senior Backend Developer - Node.js (Fully Remote, Worldwide)
Build and scale backend services for a global crypto exchange using Node.js, focusing on trading APIs, security, and scalability while integrating blockchain and Lightning Network components.
Senior Backend Developer
Senior Backend Developer building and enhancing products using Python, AWS, Node.js, and Typescript with PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
Senior/Lead Backend Engineer (Remote)
Build backend infrastructure for a renewable-energy company, including real-time energy-grid modeling, third-party integrations, and high-volume data pipelines for a consumer energy app.
Senior Java Backend Engineer – Remote, Oracle/SQL
Builds and enhances a logistics platform using Java, SQL, and OOP, collaborating in an agile team with unit testing and ownership opportunities.
Senior Backend Engineer — Product-led RegTech, Global
Senior backend engineer building scalable LegalTech/RegTech services in Java and Python to transition the company into a product-led business.
Senior Python Django Backend Engineer - Remote-First
Designs, builds, and maintains scalable Python/Django backend services for a fast-growing SaaS company, working remotely with a global engineering team.
FinTech Backend Engineer — Remote, Equity, Growth
Build and maintain secure, scalable backend services and APIs for a FinTech startup using .Net and Azure.
Senior Scala Backend Engineer - Remote UK
Builds and maintains a Scala-based API backend to optimize manufacturing workflows, ensuring high code quality and scalability.
Senior Ruby on Rails Backend Architect - Luxury E-Commerce
Designs and builds high-performance backend systems for a luxury e-commerce platform using Ruby on Rails, cloud infrastructure, and databases.
Backend Engineer - Java Spring Boot on GCP (Hybrid, London)
Builds and migrates Java Spring Boot microservices on GCP, integrating third-party systems and synchronizing real-time stock/pricing data for a 6-month hybrid project.