Backend Jobs in United States
There are 5,610 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
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | year | $165,504 | $192,050 | $215,000 | 1,413 |
| 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 842 · 15%
- Hybrid 733 · 13%
- Onsite 359 · 6%
Visa sponsorship offered in 38% of the 1,576 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 3,115
- Lead 427
- Staff 394
- Principal 103
- Middle 54
- C-level 39
Who is hiring
- 501-1000 employees 922
- 1000+ employees 911
- 51-200 employees 590
- 11-50 employees 285
- 201-500 employees 46
- 1-10 employees 15
Senior Kotlin Backend Engineer — AWS Microservices
Senior Kotlin engineer building and operating AWS microservices for a European fintech client, focusing on scalable systems and AI-native delivery practices.
Lead Backend Engineer — Python/Scala on AWS
Lead a team of engineers building and maintaining distributed microservices in Python/Scala on AWS for a major bank, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality systems.
Senior Backend Engineer - Robotics Data & Scheduling
Build backend systems for robotics scheduling and digital twin models, designing data pipelines and core services that turn lab instrument output into governed, queryable data for scientists and engineers.
Senior Backend Engineer - Architect, Scale & Mentor
Valency Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to report to the Head of Engineering. You will work deeply in the codebase, influencing architectural decisions and mentoring peers while staying hands-on. The…
Lead Backend Engineer (Go, AWS) – Cloud Microservices
Lead a team building and scaling Go-based microservices on AWS to serve millions of customers, while mentoring engineers and collaborating with product managers.
Senior Backend Engineer – Microservices & AKS
Builds and scales microservice APIs using AKS, reviews code, mentors engineers, and maintains high test coverage across cloud and on-prem environments.
Senior Backend Engineer
Design and build core backend systems and a custom database (Pangolin) for a platform that simulates and breaks software to improve reliability.
Staff Backend Engineer, SOC & Threat Hunting
Builds resilient backend services and scalable microservices in Go for Censys’s SOC and threat-hunting platform, integrating APIs and cloud infrastructure to deliver actionable security intelligence.
Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Build and scale a full React/Next.js frontend and Node.js/NestJS backend with GraphQL and WebSockets to deliver AI-driven site intelligence for enterprise customers.
Software Engineer II - Backend
Builds and maintains full-stack TypeScript applications (React/Next.js frontend, Node.js/GraphQL backend) for an AI-driven IoT platform that enhances site security and operations.
Backend Software Engineer
Job Title: Backend Software Engineer Location: Washington, D.C. Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI Position Overview IT Veterans is seeking a highly skilled Backend Software Engineer to support the design, development,…
Senior Backend Software Engineer - Node.js/TypeScript
Senior Backend Engineer builds and optimizes Node.js/TypeScript services for a remote-first company, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and scalability.
Scala Backend Developer
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4) Job Family: Software Engineering Job Qualifications:…