Backend Jobs in United States
There are 5,598 open Backend jobs in United States on freehire right now. 774 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 839 · 15%
- Hybrid 730 · 13%
- Onsite 357 · 6%
Visa sponsorship offered in 38% of the 1,573 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 3,107
- Lead 430
- Staff 392
- Principal 99
- Middle 54
- C-level 38
Who is hiring
- 501-1000 employees 918
- 1000+ employees 908
- 51-200 employees 590
- 11-50 employees 285
- 201-500 employees 46
- 1-10 employees 15
Java Backend Developer
Job Title: Java backend Developer Location: Plano, TX Job Description: Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and microservices using Java and Spring Boot. Ensure code quality…
Backend Developer with Security Clearance
Back-end developer supporting a Department of Defense modernization effort using Elastic Stack (ELK), Kafka, and data engineering practices, initially onsite at Scott Air Force Base then transitioning to hybrid.
Django Backend Lead Developer
Leads Django-based backend development for scalable applications, focusing on APIs, microservices, and cloud infrastructure while mentoring teams.
Backend Software Engineer
Designs and builds secure backend systems for government IT and intelligence missions using cloud and DevSecOps practices.
Java Backend Developer
Job Overview: Pay Range: $50.00hr - $55.00hr Requirement/Must Have: 10 years of experience in Java Development. At least 7 years of experience in Java/JEE space in an Agile environment. Strong hands-on coding…
Lead Software Engineer - Resilient Backend & Automation
Lead Software Engineer contributing to a global team delivering automation for resiliency, shaping backend services, automation pipelines, and secure production code. Core technologies include Java and Spring Boot.
Principal TypeScript Engineer - AI-Driven Healthcare Backend
Owns delivery and sets technical direction for backend systems/architecture, partners with leadership to scale the platform. Core technologies: TypeScript, Node.js, NestJS.
Backend Software Engineer - Data Platforms & Trust Systems
Build and optimize data application platforms for TikTok's Trust and Safety group, focusing on architecture, data integration, governance, and BI analysis using C++, Python, Java, and big data tools.
Senior Backend Software Engineer Consultant
Designs and maintains mission-critical backend services for a government e-citations system, focusing on .NET/C# APIs, cloud-native architectures, and secure enterprise integrations.
BackEnd Software Engineer (Experienced or Senior)
Backend Software Engineer on Boeing's Model-Based Engineering team in Berkeley, MO, designing APIs, data-processing pipelines, and production infrastructure using Java/Spring, SQL, Go, or Python for the Defense Services organization.