Backend Developer in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)

See 303 Backend Developer jobs in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), with market salary context between $48,000 and $458,000 to guide your search.

Latest Backend Developer jobs in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)

  • Deel
    Deel·1 month ago

    Back-End Engineer, AI

    • Full Time
    • Min. 3 YOE
  • Coherent Solutions
    Coherent Solutions·1 month ago

    Java Developer (Life Sciences & Healthcare)

    • Remote • Poland
    • Full Time
    • Min. 3 YOE
  • Klar
    Klar·1 month ago

    Senior Backend Engineer

    • Full Time
    • Min. 5 YOE
  • Creatio
    Creatio·1 month ago

    BackEnd .NET Developer (Core Area)

    • Remote • Poland
    • Full Time
    • Min. 3 YOE
  • Tandem Health
    Tandem Health·1 month ago

    Software Engineer - Internal Tooling

    • On-site • Stockholm, Sweden
    • Full Time
  • Prima Power
    Prima Power·1 month ago

    Back End Engineer

    • Remote • Madrid, Spain
    • Full Time
    • Min. 5 YOE
  • Prima Power
    Prima Power·1 month ago

    Software Engineer

    • Remote • London, UK
    • Full Time
  • Prima Power
    Prima Power·1 month ago

    Back End Engineer

    • Remote • London, UK
    • Full Time
    • Min. 5 YOE
  • Pragmatike
    Pragmatike·1 month ago

    Golang Engineer (Cloud/AI Infra)

    • Full Time
    • Min. 5 YOE

How much do Backend Developer jobs pay in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)?

Compensation range and trend for this location-role market, with role baseline comparison.

Read full Backend Developer salary guide

Median salary

$103,369

25th percentile

$72,125

75th percentile

$251,875

Salary disclosed

7%

22 listings

12-month salary trend

Median salary has trended downward since Mar 26 (-60%).

Remote and hybrid share for Backend Developer jobs in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)

Work style mix for this local role market.

What does a Backend Developer do?

Backend developers are the architects of the digital infrastructure that powers websites and applications. They work behind the scenes, focusing on the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that connect the user-facing front end to the core business logic. This guide covers the essential responsibilities, skills, and career trajectory for anyone interested in building a career in backend development, from writing efficient code to managing complex data systems.

Backend Developer seniority mix in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)

Distribution of opportunities across experience levels.

Mid

131

43% of market

Senior

126

42% of market

Lead

23

8% of market

Entry

6

2% of market

Staff

4

1% of market

Principal

1

0% of market

Backend Developer insights in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)

Demand and market composition signals for this page intent.

Active jobs

303

Hiring companies

179

Most common work style

Remote

Top skill signal

Java (33%)

Employers hiring Backend Developer in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)

Companies with the strongest activity in this intent slice.

Teya
Teya

teya.com

6 jobs

  • Teya
    Teya·2 months ago

    Backend Engineer

    • Remote • Porto, Portugal
    • Full Time
    • Min. 2 YOE
  • Teya
    Teya·2 months ago

    Senior Backend Engineer

    • On-site • Porto, Portugal
    • Full Time
    • Min. 5 YOE
  • Teya
    Teya·2 months ago

    Principal Backend Engineer

    • Remote • Porto, Portugal
    • Full Time
    • Min. 8 YOE
Wix
Wix

wix.com

6 jobs

  • Wix
    Wix·2 months ago

    Senior Backend Developer - Framework

    • Full Time
    • €60,000 – €84,000/year
    • Min. 5 YOE
  • Wix
    Wix·2 months ago

    Senior Backend Engineer - CTO Team

    • On-site • Vilnius, Vilnius City Municipalit...
    • Full Time
    • €60,000 – €96,000/year
    • Min. 3 YOE
  • Wix
    Wix·2 months ago

    xEngineer - Automations

    • On-site • Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
    • Full Time
    • Min. 4 YOE

Where to apply for Backend Developer jobs in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)

Practical search and application guidance for this market.

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FAQ

Answers to common search and application questions.

How strong is demand for Backend Developer jobs in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) right now?

We are currently tracking 303 active postings across 179 companies for Backend Developer jobs in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Start with the highest-volume roles and top hiring companies on this page, then narrow with filters that stay aligned to this search.

What salary range is typical for Backend Developer jobs in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)?

Among listings with salary data on this page, typical compensation sits between $72,125 and $251,875, with a midpoint around $103,369. Use seniority and location filters to compare like-for-like roles.

Is hiring momentum improving for Backend Developer jobs in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)?

Hiring has cooled for Backend Developer jobs in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA): 0 new postings in the last 30 days compared with 264 in the prior 30-day window.

Where should I apply for Backend Developer jobs in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)?

Use the prefiltered jobs and company sections on this page to shortlist relevant openings, then apply directly via the job posting links while keeping the same search context for Backend Developer jobs in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).