Backend Jobs in United States
There are 5,635 open Backend jobs in United States on freehire right now. 770 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 | $215,012 | 1,404 |
| USD | hour | $62 | $69 | $76 | 28 |
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 858 · 15%
- Hybrid 741 · 13%
- Onsite 362 · 6%
Visa sponsorship offered in 39% of the 1,596 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 3,105
- Lead 431
- Staff 393
- Principal 104
- Middle 50
- C-level 43
Who is hiring
- 501-1000 employees 925
- 1000+ employees 914
- 51-200 employees 585
- 11-50 employees 285
- 201-500 employees 46
- 1-10 employees 14
Senior Backend Engineer - AI-Native, Kubernetes, Go/Java
Builds and deploys AI-native microservices in Go or Java on Kubernetes and AWS for a fast-growing insurance platform, owning end-to-end development with a focus on security and compliance.
Staff AI Backend Engineer - Build Scalable AI Platforms
Build and scale AI-powered backend systems for a customer communications platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams using Python, TypeScript/Node.js, and AI frameworks.
Senior Backend Software Engineer
Build and scale the backend of an AI-powered compliance platform for emerging tech companies, using Go/Java, NoSQL, and Kubernetes on AWS.
Senior Java Backend Engineer - AWS (Banking, Onsite)
Senior Java backend engineer building secure, high-volume banking systems using Spring Boot, microservices, and AWS in Atlanta.
Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Lead Azure Microservices
Lead backend microservices on Azure, design APIs, CI/CD, and security while directing offshore engineers and ensuring production readiness.
Senior Backend Engineer - Spring Boot (Hybrid)
Designs and builds scalable Java/Spring Boot microservices handling high regional traffic, using PostgreSQL, Kafka, OAuth2, and JWT.
Senior Software Backend Engineer ( Spring Boot & Microservices )
Design and build scalable Java/Spring Boot microservices for a next-gen HR platform, handling high data volumes with PostgreSQL, Kafka, and secure REST APIs.
Backend Engineer
Build and scale a cloud security platform using Go, Python, and AWS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to automate data protection and governance.
Senior Backend Engineer
Builds and scales Medal’s backend systems handling billions of gaming clips, real-time features, and ML-driven feeds using Java, microservices, and cloud infrastructure.
Senior Backend Software Engineer
Build backend APIs in Go/Rust and gRPC that control and monitor semiconductor manufacturing hardware, modeling recipes, runs, and tools for real-time fab operations.
Senior Java Backend Developer (Kotlin/JVM)
Build and run production-grade backend services in Kotlin/Spring Boot on Kubernetes, owning features from design to deployment while ensuring scalability, stability, and security.
Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
Build and architect the vCluster Platform’s core Kubernetes multi-tenancy tools in Go, solving deep orchestration challenges for large engineering teams.
Senior Software Engineer - Backend & API Lead
Lead backend engineer building scalable healthcare systems, REST APIs, and ETL pipelines while mentoring a small team in an Agile environment.
Senior Backend Engineer
Build and scale backend infrastructure for blockchain-enabled financial products, integrating APIs, services, and tools that bridge traditional finance with decentralized protocols.