Backend Developer
- Remote • South Africa
- Full Time
- Min. 5 YOE
Backend Engineer jobs
Backend Engineer jobs
Explore 330 open Backend Engineer jobs with current compensation signals like $142,200 median pay and apply to the best matching roles.
Latest Backend Engineer jobs
Where Backend Engineer hiring is strongest
Global hiring concentration map with remote, hybrid, and onsite mix for this role.
Top hiring locations
Hiring concentration map and top locations.
Australia/Oceania
100% of tracked jobs
5 jobs
How much do Backend Engineer jobs pay?
Compensation range and 12-month salary trend for this role.
Median salary
$142,200
Low
$48,000
High
$930,533
Salary listings
50
12-month salary trend
Most requested skills for Backend Engineer jobs
Most common technologies and tools across current postings.
Backend Engineer seniority mix
Distribution of opportunities across experience levels.
Senior
129
39% of market
Mid
102
31% of market
Lead
26
8% of market
Entry
9
3% of market
Principal
3
1% of market
Staff
2
1% of market
Junior
1
0% of market
Backend Engineer market insights
Summary of demand, work style, and skill signals for this role.
Active jobs
330
Hiring companies
188
Most common work style
Remote
Top skill signal
Python (27%)
Senior Backend Engineer jobs
Current senior IC and leadership-track openings for this role.
Companies hiring Backend Engineer
Top employers currently posting openings for this role.
Where to apply for Backend Engineer jobs
Application workflow guidance tailored to this intent.
- Start with the latest postings to find currently active opportunities.
- Narrow by role fit, seniority, and workplace preferences before applying.
- Prioritize employers with multiple active openings for better response odds.
- Use full search to compare roles side-by-side and apply faster.
FAQ
Answers to common search and application questions.
How strong is demand for Backend Engineer jobs right now?
We are currently tracking 330 active postings across 188 companies for Backend Engineer jobs. 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 Engineer jobs?
Among listings with salary data on this page, compensation ranges from $48,000 to $930,533, with a midpoint around $142,200. Use seniority and location filters to compare like-for-like roles.
Is hiring momentum improving for Backend Engineer jobs?
Hiring is trending up for Backend Engineer jobs: 326 new postings in the last 30 days versus 4 in the previous 30-day window.
Where should I apply for Backend Engineer jobs?
Start with the latest Backend Engineer listings on this page, then use the prefiltered "See all" job search to apply in batches while keeping role intent intact.
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