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Backend Engineer Jobs in Boston

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Backend Engineers can also be called Backend Developers. They're tasked with building out the server side of a web application. Backend Engineers write code that communicates the database information to the browser. These specialists usually work in a team and with frontend developers to establish that the client side is operating without any problems. They're knowledgeable of backend frameworks and programming language. Backend Engineers understand Ruby, MySQL, Node.js, Python, Erlang, Perl, C++ and .NET. They're familiar with operating systems such as Linux and MacOS X, as well as web server technology like IIS, J2EE and Nginx. These specialists have experience with version control like Git, CMS (Content Management System), cloud computing integrations and security compliances. Backend Engineers can also generate system reports, and restore and backup technology for a website's database or files.

Living and Working in Boston

Known as the unofficial capital of New England, Boston has a strong economy that's built on finance, biotechnology and tourism. There are plenty of entrepreneurs creating startups. This city is home to companies like MathWorks, Charles River Laboratories, Avid Technology, GenZyme Corporation and AMD.

Boston has over 100 colleges and universities. There are plenty of places to grab a hearty meal and bars to hang out at. Boston played a major role in the American Revolution and features historic sights like Paul Revere's home, Freedom Trail and the Bunker Hill Monument. This city offers public transportation for residents and tourists to easily get around. Boston is also very bike-friendly.

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Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in Boston earn an average annual salary of
Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in SF Bay Area earn an average annual salary of
$147,259
The salaries of candidates in this role range from a low of $100,000 to a high of $200,000, with a median salary of $149,000.

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Senior Infrastructure Developer
Senior Infrastructure Developer
Tech at Liberty Mutual<br><br>At Liberty Mutual, technology isn't just a part of our business, it's what drives us forward. We deliver our customers peace of mind every day by helping them protect ...
Senior Infrastructure Developer
Senior Infrastructure Developer
Tech at Liberty Mutual<br><br>At Liberty Mutual, technology isn't just a part of our business, it's what drives us forward. We deliver our customers peace of mind every day by helping them protect ...
Staff Systems Engineer
Staff Systems Engineer
Date Posted:<br><br>2019-05-02-07:00<br><br>Country:<br><br>United States of America<br><br>Location:<br><br>HMA03: ISR Systems - Westford HO 7 Technology Park Drive, Westford, MA, 01886 USA<br><br...
Staff Systems Engineer
Staff Systems Engineer
Date Posted:<br><br>2019-05-02-07:00<br><br>Country:<br><br>United States of America<br><br>Location:<br><br>HMA03: ISR Systems - Westford HO 7 Technology Park Drive, Westford, MA, 01886 USA<br><br...
Principal Software Developer - Salesforce Solutions
Principal Software Developer - Salesforce Solutions
The Salesforce Solutions organization is seeking an innovative, inspiring, and results-oriented Principal Software Developer to join our team. In this role you will lead major projects or subprojec...
Principal Software Developer - Salesforce Solutions
Principal Software Developer - Salesforce Solutions
The Salesforce Solutions organization is seeking an innovative, inspiring, and results-oriented Principal Software Developer to join our team. In this role you will lead major projects or subprojec...
Systems Engineer II
Systems Engineer II
Systems Engineer II<br><br>Careers that Change Lives<br><br>We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful i...
Systems Engineer II
Systems Engineer II
Systems Engineer II<br><br>Careers that Change Lives<br><br>We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful i...
Principal Systems Engineer
Principal Systems Engineer
Careers that Change Lives:<br><br>You will join a team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers responsible for developing Medtronic's Robotic Assisted Surgery platform through commercial l...
Principal Systems Engineer
Principal Systems Engineer
Careers that Change Lives:<br><br>You will join a team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers responsible for developing Medtronic's Robotic Assisted Surgery platform through commercial l...
Principal Systems Engineer
Principal Systems Engineer
Principal Systems Engineer<br><br>Careers that Change Lives<br><br>We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meani...
Principal Systems Engineer
Principal Systems Engineer
Principal Systems Engineer<br><br>Careers that Change Lives<br><br>We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meani...
Systems Engineer III
Systems Engineer III
Role Summary/Purpose<br><br>L3 SSG has an opportunity for a Systems Engineer III to join our talented engineering organization. The scope of the position involves the development of requirements fo...
Systems Engineer III
Systems Engineer III
Role Summary/Purpose<br><br>L3 SSG has an opportunity for a Systems Engineer III to join our talented engineering organization. The scope of the position involves the development of requirements fo...
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Company description<br><br>At Red Hat, we connect an innovative community of customers, partners, and contributors to deliver an open source stack of trusted, high-performing solutions. We offer cl...
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Company description<br><br>At Red Hat, we connect an innovative community of customers, partners, and contributors to deliver an open source stack of trusted, high-performing solutions. We offer cl...
Principal .NET Software Engineer
Principal .NET Software Engineer
Community Brands is a software company that helps organizations achieve social good. Through our technology, we assist more than 100,000 associations, nonprofits, K-12 schools, faith-based organiza...
Principal .NET Software Engineer
Principal .NET Software Engineer
Community Brands is a software company that helps organizations achieve social good. Through our technology, we assist more than 100,000 associations, nonprofits, K-12 schools, faith-based organiza...
International AWACS Software Systems Engineering Lead
International AWACS Software Systems Engineering Lead
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're ...
International AWACS Software Systems Engineering Lead
International AWACS Software Systems Engineering Lead
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're ...
Communication Systems Engineer
Communication Systems Engineer
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're ...
Communication Systems Engineer
Communication Systems Engineer
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're ...
DevOps System Engineer - Boston, MA
DevOps System Engineer - Boston, MA
The DevOps Engineer will work closely with the development team acknowledging the interdependence of software development, QE and IT operations. This position will work with infrastructure teams an...
DevOps System Engineer - Boston, MA
DevOps System Engineer - Boston, MA
The DevOps Engineer will work closely with the development team acknowledging the interdependence of software development, QE and IT operations. This position will work with infrastructure teams an...
IT Systems Engineer #483
IT Systems Engineer #483
ELDER SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY, INC.<br><br>Position Summary: The IT Systems Engineer is a key member in a small IT Team in which they support the day-to-day activities of users, perform sy...
IT Systems Engineer #483
IT Systems Engineer #483
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Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Position Summary<br><br>Our Global Infrastructure team is looking for a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with experience building, managing and supporting cutting edge cloud applications. The s...
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Position Summary<br><br>Our Global Infrastructure team is looking for a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with experience building, managing and supporting cutting edge cloud applications. The s...
Back-end/Full-stack Software Engineer
Back-end/Full-stack Software Engineer
About Dragon (An Avnet Company)<br><br>Dragon Innovation provides the fastest, simplest, and safest way to manufacture electronics at scale. We do this through our industry expertise and easy to us...
Back-end/Full-stack Software Engineer
Back-end/Full-stack Software Engineer
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Salesforce Architect (Relocation Opportunity)
Salesforce Architect (Relocation Opportunity)
*Must be willing to relocate to Charleston, SC*<br><br>We are looking for an experienced and driven individual to join our Internal Applications team in Charleston, SC. The CRM Architect will be re...
Salesforce Architect (Relocation Opportunity)
Salesforce Architect (Relocation Opportunity)
*Must be willing to relocate to Charleston, SC*<br><br>We are looking for an experienced and driven individual to join our Internal Applications team in Charleston, SC. The CRM Architect will be re...
System Engineer (Windows)
System Engineer (Windows)
System Engineer (Windows)<br><br>NantHealth is looking for a System Engineer whose primary focus will be who will be responsible for helping support the AD environment. This candidate will provide ...
System Engineer (Windows)
System Engineer (Windows)
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Senior Python Integration Developer
Senior Python Integration Developer
As a Senior Python Integration Developer fulfilling this role, the ideal person will work on the data integration team but collaborate with the BE team, the DevOps team and also potentially work wi...
Senior Python Integration Developer
Senior Python Integration Developer
As a Senior Python Integration Developer fulfilling this role, the ideal person will work on the data integration team but collaborate with the BE team, the DevOps team and also potentially work wi...
Systems Engineer III
Systems Engineer III
THE COMPANY<br><br>At MCR, LLC, we are the nation's premier Integrated Program Management (IPM) firm. Since 1977, MCR has delivered planning, cost/schedule analysis, acquisition management and prog...
Systems Engineer III
Systems Engineer III
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Principal Software Engineer - API Gateway Team
Principal Software Engineer - API Gateway Team
What's the role? The Team<br><br>We are API Gateway team - a dynamic, agile team that's responsible for enforcing Authentication and Authorization access HERE Platform and Services across the board...
Principal Software Engineer - API Gateway Team
Principal Software Engineer - API Gateway Team
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Senior Windows Systems Engineer
Senior Windows Systems Engineer
OverviewThe Senior Windows System Engineer is directly responsible for designing and supporting the Microsoft infrastructure. This position is focused on production systems and enterprise applicati...
Senior Windows Systems Engineer
Senior Windows Systems Engineer
OverviewThe Senior Windows System Engineer is directly responsible for designing and supporting the Microsoft infrastructure. This position is focused on production systems and enterprise applicati...
Unified Communications Infrastructure Engineer
Unified Communications Infrastructure Engineer
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Unified Communications Infrastructure Engineer
Unified Communications Infrastructure Engineer
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Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
The Sr. Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, organizing, modifying, and supporting the Corporate Enterprise Infrastructure. This individual must be highly motivated and works collaborativ...
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
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Systems Engineer Associate
Systems Engineer Associate
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Systems Engineer Associate
Systems Engineer Associate
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Senior Systems Engineer: 10173.297
Senior Systems Engineer: 10173.297
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Senior Systems Engineer: 10173.297
Senior Systems Engineer: 10173.297
INTERNET JOB LISTING<br><br>EMPLOYER NAME: Smarter Travel Media LLC<br><br>POSITION: Senior Systems Engineer<br><br>WORKSITE: 226 Causeway Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02114<br><br>POSITION DESCRI...
Layer-2 Systems Engineer - 200
Layer-2 Systems Engineer - 200
Nokia is a global leader in the technologies that connect people and things. With state-of-the-art software, hardware and services for any type of network, Nokia is uniquely positioned to help comm...
Layer-2 Systems Engineer - 200
Layer-2 Systems Engineer - 200
Nokia is a global leader in the technologies that connect people and things. With state-of-the-art software, hardware and services for any type of network, Nokia is uniquely positioned to help comm...
Systems Engineer Associate
Systems Engineer Associate
Job Description<br><br>At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary t...
Systems Engineer Associate
Systems Engineer Associate
Job Description<br><br>At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary t...
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Job Description:<br><br>Join a growing, solutions driven, dynamic organization and take your experience to the next level! Leidos has an immediate opportunity for a Systems Engineer to provide engi...
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Job Description:<br><br>Join a growing, solutions driven, dynamic organization and take your experience to the next level! Leidos has an immediate opportunity for a Systems Engineer to provide engi...
Principal Software Engineer, Marketing Systems
Principal Software Engineer, Marketing Systems
Description<br><br>Staples, Inc.<br><br>Principal Software Engineer, Marketing Systems<br><br>Framingham, MA<br><br>Position Description: Develop software applications that run on Java and database...
Principal Software Engineer, Marketing Systems
Principal Software Engineer, Marketing Systems
Description<br><br>Staples, Inc.<br><br>Principal Software Engineer, Marketing Systems<br><br>Framingham, MA<br><br>Position Description: Develop software applications that run on Java and database...
Lead Linux Engineer - Automation
Lead Linux Engineer - Automation
Description<br><br>The Linux SME will work collaboratively with multiple platform and business teams in overall support of the Staples environment. This position will report in to the team lead or ...
Lead Linux Engineer - Automation
Lead Linux Engineer - Automation
Description<br><br>The Linux SME will work collaboratively with multiple platform and business teams in overall support of the Staples environment. This position will report in to the team lead or ...

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Top Skills for Backend Engineers

  1. PHP
  2. .NET
  3. Java
  4. C++
  5. C