Backend Jobs in United States

There are 5,666 open Backend jobs in United States on freehire right now. 778 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, cloud and ai.

Salary

CurrencyPeriod25thMedian75thPostings
USDyear$166,500$192,050$215,0121,404
USDhour$62$69$7628

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 22%

How the work is done

  • Remote 860 · 15%
  • Hybrid 745 · 13%
  • Onsite 359 · 6%

Visa sponsorship offered in 39% of the 1,600 postings that state a position on it.

Seniority

  • Senior 3,121
  • Lead 436
  • Staff 394
  • Principal 104
  • Middle 51
  • C-level 43

Who is hiring

  • 501-1000 employees 926
  • 1000+ employees 919
  • 51-200 employees 587
  • 11-50 employees 285
  • 201-500 employees 46
  • 1-10 employees 15
5,666 jobs
ESR Healthcare
last month

GoLang Backend Engineer - Onsite San Diego

Open 33d On-siteNorth America
United States

Builds and maintains scalable backend services in Go for a healthcare technology company, deploying microservices with Docker and Kubernetes on cloud platforms.

Cloud Docker Go Java JVM +2 skills
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BizFlow
last month

Senior Backend Developer (Java / Integrations)

Open 33d North AmericaFull-timeSenior H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United States

Senior backend developer building enterprise integrations in Java/SQL to connect workflow automation software with customer systems, mentor peers, and troubleshoot production issues.

Accessibility API Authentication Automation AWS +38 skills
90 000 – 150 000 $
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jd
last month

Backend Software Engineer

Open 32d Worldwide
+13

Build and maintain scalable backend systems for JD.com’s ecommerce and logistics platforms, writing maintainable code and optimizing performance in a fast-paced environment.
DraftKings
last month

Lead Software Engineer, Backend

Open 32d North AmericaFull-timeLead
United States

Lead scalable backend systems for DraftKings’ real-time gaming platform, architecting APIs, mentoring engineers, and driving cloud-based solutions in AWS/GCP while ensuring high performance and reliability for millions of users.

AI API AWS Cloud C# +5 skills
136 000 – 170 000 $
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PNC Financial Services
last month

Software Engineer Lead - Back End / Java, Spring Boot, Kafka

Open 32d North AmericaPart-timeLead
United States

Lead backend engineer building scalable Java/Spring Boot services and Kafka-based event systems for PNC’s retail banking platforms, mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence.

API CI/CD Cloud Cloud Native Containerization +19 skills
86 250 – 143 750 $
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Aretum
last month

Backend Developer

Open 32d RemoteNorth AmericaContract
United States

Build and maintain Python-based backend services on AWS, integrating with TypeScript front ends and RESTful APIs while ensuring compliance with security standards for a federal client.

Accessibility Agile API AWS Cloud +7 skills
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PNC Financial Services
last month

Senior Software Engineer - Back End / Java, Spring Boot, Kafka

Open 32d North AmericaPart-timeSenior
United States

Build and lead backend services for a large bank using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka to power customer-facing applications and distributed systems.

API CI/CD Cloud Cloud Native Containerization +20 skills
86 250 – 143 750 $
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Capital One
last month

Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Python, GO, API, AWS) (Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering)

Open 32d North AmericaInternshipLead
United States

Lead a team building and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and microservices in Python and Go on AWS to ensure system resilience and regulatory compliance for a major bank.

Agile AI API AWS Azure +8 skills
197 300 – 225 100 $
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Lowe's
last month

Back-End Dept Supervisor

Open 29d Worldwide, North America
United States

Supervises retail back-end operations, leading a team to stock shelves, manage inventory, and ensure store safety and efficiency during overnight shifts.

Service Desk
Tampa General Hospital
last month

Revenue Integrity Analyst - USFTGP UMSA RCO Back End

Open 16d North America
United States

The Revenue Integrity Analyst plays a vital role in supporting and enhancing financial performance across the Professional Billing (PB) revenue cycle. This role focuses on ensuring accurate and compliant charge…
Caldera Medical
last month

Software Engineer — Firmware / Backend

Open 33d On-siteNorth America
United States

Develops firmware for medical devices and backend services for a women's health neuromodulation platform, ensuring compliance with FDA and IEC 62304 standards.

API Authentication C++ Cybersecurity Firmware +1 skills
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Insight Global
last month

Senior Backend Java Developer

Open 21d North AmericaSenior Licensed UK sponsor — This employer appears on the GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker and related work routes. The licence belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United States

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Java Developer to support a large-scale retail checkout modernization initiative. This individual will design, develop, and support backend services and APIs…

API Java Microservices Solution Design
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flex Backed by Y CombinatorBacked by Techstars
last month

Senior Software Engineer, Backend FinPlatform

Open 46d RemoteWorldwide, LATAM, North AmericaFull-timeSenior

Flex is a growth-stage, NYC headquartered FinTech company that is creating the best rent payment experience. It’s hard to believe that it’s 2026 and paying rent on time is expensive, inflexible, and difficult. We’re…

Agile API Aurora Automation AWS +22 skills
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Luupli Ltd
last month

Senior Mobile Backend Developer (Equity only)

Open 33d RemoteAPAC, Europe, North America, UKPart-timeSenior
+7

Builds and maintains scalable backend services for a social media app prototype using C#/.NET Core, REST APIs, and cloud-native tech, with equity-based compensation.

API Cloud Cloud Native Containerization C# +7 skills
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Coinbase Backed by Y Combinator
last month

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Platform (Core Automation)

Open 22d North AmericaStaff H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United States

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you're capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It's a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we…

Blockchain
Yendo
last month

Senior Backend Engineer

Open 33d RemoteWorldwide, North AmericaSenior
United States

Builds and maintains backend systems for a fintech startup offering AI-powered credit cards, focusing on financial inclusion and processing payments with Go, TypeScript, or other languages.

Agile AI AWS Canva Fintech +7 skills
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Zoftify — Travel Software Development
last month

Backend Developer (Node) Part-time

Open 33d RemoteAPAC, Europe, North America, UKPart-time
+1

Builds and maintains Node.js backend services for travel-industry clients, using TypeScript, REST APIs, and PostgreSQL.

Agile Android API AWS Azure +13 skills
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Whisker
last month

Senior Engineering Manager of Backend Services

North AmericaContractSenior
United States

Whisker is redefining what it means to live with cats—designing intelligent systems that remove friction, elevate the everyday, and celebrate the quiet brilliance of feline companionship. Today, Litter-Robot leads the…

Agile Analytics API Api Design AWS +11 skills
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Lowes
last month

Software Engineer, Backend Development

Open 24d North AmericaFull-time
United States

Software Engineer - Back-end Development Location: Lowe's Charlotte Technology Hub 3505 Category: Technology Employment Type: Full time Innovate in Charlotte Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to Lowe’s.…

Agile Automation CI/CD DevOps Microservices +2 skills
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delan-associates-inc
last month

GoLang Backend Developer

Open 32d North America
United States

Builds and maintains scalable Go microservices, REST APIs, and cloud infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS/Azure/GCP.

Agile API AWS Azure CI/CD +22 skills
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