Backend Jobs in United States
There are 5,621 open Backend jobs in United States on freehire right now. 781 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, cloud and ai.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | year | $166,500 | $192,050 | $215,050 | 1,397 |
| USD | hour | $62 | $70 | $78 | 27 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- api 44%
- cloud 42%
- ai 38%
- python 35%
- aws 33%
- java 32%
- distributed-systems 24%
- kubernetes 23%
How the work is done
- Remote 860 · 15%
- Hybrid 736 · 13%
- Onsite 361 · 6%
Visa sponsorship offered in 39% of the 1,593 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 3,093
- Lead 433
- Staff 396
- Principal 105
- Middle 47
- C-level 41
Who is hiring
- 501-1000 employees 920
- 1000+ employees 914
- 51-200 employees 584
- 11-50 employees 284
- 201-500 employees 45
- 1-10 employees 14
Senior Backend Engineer — Scalable APIs & Cloud
Senior Backend Engineer at AmaWaterways River Cruises building and maintaining scalable APIs and event-driven systems for inventory, pricing, and guest experiences using .NET or Node.js.
Senior Growth Backend Engineer (Java/Spring)
Senior backend engineer building scalable Java/Spring microservices and APIs for a DeFi exchange, focusing on global user experiences and distributed architectures.
Senior Python Backend Engineer – Fremont (Onsite)
Senior Python backend engineer in Fremont building scalable microservices and RESTful APIs with Python, MySQL, and Redis, collaborating daily with cross-functional teams.
Senior Backend Engineer – APIs, Data & Integrations
Senior backend engineer building APIs, data pipelines, and integrations for a PE-backed fintech company, using Snowflake and guiding offshore teams.
Senior Java Backend Engineer – Maps & GPS Platform
Senior Java backend engineer building mapping and GPS software, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver solutions using Java and Agile/Scrum.
Senior AI-Driven Healthcare Backend Engineer
Senior backend engineer building AI-driven healthcare systems that automate admin work and connect therapists with patients using Python and TypeScript.
Senior Java Developer / Java Backend Engineer - Onsite
Senior Java developer building and leading enterprise backend services using advanced Java, Spring, and microservices for a global retail company in Bentonville.
Senior Backend Engineer – Global Governance & IP
Senior backend engineer building and scaling governance and IP protection systems for TikTok's global e-commerce platform, integrating rule-driven workflows and ML/LLM enhancements.
Senior Java Backend Engineer — Data Quality & APIs
Designs and builds RESTful APIs and backend services in Java for enterprise clients, troubleshooting production issues and enforcing best practices in an Agile team.
Backend Engineer - Real-Time Data for Offshore Ops
Designs and builds backend systems to process real-time marine geophysical data for offshore operations using C++, Linux, and databases.
Lead Backend Engineer: GCP, Node.js, TS, PostgreSQL
Lead backend engineer builds and scales a food-tech platform’s services using GCP, Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL while owning product features for a large user base.
Senior Java Backend Engineer – Hybrid, Impact in FinTech
Builds and maintains core financial systems using Java and Spring in an Agile environment, ensuring robust backend services for a Denver-based FinTech company.
Backend Engineer: Architect APIs & Scalable Systems
Designs and builds scalable APIs and backend systems to integrate eCommerce, inventory, and support workflows using DevOps and database expertise.
Senior Backend Engineer - Go, AWS & Java
Lead backend development for a financial services company using Go, AWS, and Java, mentoring engineers and collaborating with product managers.
Senior Backend Engineer - Python, APIs & ML
Leads backend development for an AI and blockchain-focused tech firm in Massachusetts, building APIs, troubleshooting systems, and guiding clients using Python and cloud technologies.
Senior .NET Backend Engineer – Enterprise Systems
Senior .NET backend engineer builds and maintains custom enterprise software systems using C# and .NET, while mentoring junior team members in Scottsdale.