Backend Jobs in United States
There are 5,597 open Backend jobs in United States on freehire right now. 773 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 | $165,925 | $192,050 | $215,000 | 1,419 |
| USD | hour | $62 | $69 | $76 | 28 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- api 43%
- cloud 41%
- ai 38%
- python 35%
- aws 32%
- java 32%
- distributed-systems 24%
- kubernetes 22%
How the work is done
- Remote 840 · 15%
- Hybrid 730 · 13%
- Onsite 357 · 6%
Visa sponsorship offered in 38% of the 1,572 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 3,104
- Lead 430
- Staff 392
- Principal 100
- Middle 53
- C-level 38
Who is hiring
- 501-1000 employees 918
- 1000+ employees 907
- 51-200 employees 590
- 11-50 employees 285
- 201-500 employees 46
- 1-10 employees 15
Staff Backend Engineer (Digital Foot Print)
Staff Backend Engineer at Laurel builds and optimizes AI-driven time-tracking systems for professional services firms, focusing on scalable backend architecture, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration to improve productivity and business outcomes.
Java Developer / Backend Engineer / Software Developer
The Senior Java Developer will be responsible for developing and debugging J2EE RESTful web services and applications. The role requires strong expertise in the Spring framework, Oracle databases, and standard Java build and testing tools.
Java Backend Developer
Role:-Java Backend Developer with Banking Domain Location: Jersey City, NJ/ Charlotte, NC/ Phoenix, AZ Job Type: Contract Notes: Need a local candidate as per the client’s requirement. F2F (face-to-face) interview is…
Sr. Software Engineer II – Back End - Access Control
Senior backend engineer building and scaling high-traffic ticketing systems for major events using C#/.NET, microservices, and cloud infrastructure.
CLOUD BACKEND ENGINEER
Build and operate scalable, secure backend services in Go and TypeScript for a multi-tenant, event-driven cloud platform, using AWS services and infrastructure-as-code.
Senior/Staff Backend Engineer
Senior/Staff Backend Engineer builds and maintains Fora’s travel advisor platform, APIs, and integrations using Python/Django, AWS, and distributed systems in NYC.
Senior/Staff Backend Engineer, Finance
Designs and maintains backend systems for advisor payments, commissions, and payouts in a modern travel agency platform, using Python and financial transaction workflows.
Java Back end Developer
This role is for a Java Back end Developer to work on a contract basis in Toronto. The position requires expertise in Java, Kotlin, and Python, along with React frontend skills and experience with PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and ETL tools.
Backend Engineer
Build and optimize backend systems in Python/Django for document workflows, integrations, and performance-critical features in a fast-growing startup.
Staff Software Engineer-Backend
Lead backend architecture for Cameo’s platform, designing scalable Node.js services, event-driven systems, and AI-powered features to connect fans with talent.
Backend Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure for SDLC - Engineering Efficiency
Builds and optimizes AI-driven tools to streamline software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes, including CI/CD pipelines, backend services, and AI/ML workflows for engineering efficiency.
Java Backend Engineer / Plano, TX / Only W2
Job Role: Java Backend Engineer Location: Plano, TX Engagement: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite, 5 Days/Week Required Visa: & Holders Target Experience: Approximately 3-7 years Position Overview…
Senior Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Engineer owning core data infrastructure—distributed systems, databases, queues, and AI search layers—for a seed-stage logistics platform automating customs brokerage and global trade.