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

Backend Engineer Jobs in Chicago

Find Backend Engineer Jobs in the Chicago Area

Backend Engineers typically build robust and scalable software by using languages such as Java, Scala and Ruby. They are employed by various companies throughout many industries in the country. These professionals enjoy a challenging and rewarding career that helps to develop the backend of software so that the user on the frontend has a seamless and easy experience. Backend Engineers help improve existing code quality through writing unit tests, automation and performing code reviews. They must be creative and analytical at the same time. These professionals will frequently participate in brainstorming sessions in order to contribute ideas to improving current algorithms, technology and products. Backend Engineers need to have at least an undergraduate degree in computer science or a related field and at times companies may accept an equivalent amount of work experience as a substitute. Experience with systems such as Linux and scripting languages like Python or Perl is a plus.

Living and Working in Chicago

Chicago has a strong economy. It's one of the largest cities in the country. It offers plenty of opportunity for personal, as well as professional growth. This city is also home to a number of Fortune 500 companies.

Chicago has a diverse population. Residents enjoy all four seasons along with its bustling atmosphere. The Willis Tower, Navy Pier and Lincoln Park Zoo are notable landmarks among many. There are plenty of parks, sports teams, theaters, shops and more to visit. Chicago is also a popular tourist destination.

We don't have enough data for Chicago,
so we've calculated your salary information for the San Francisco Bay Area instead:
Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in Chicago earn an average annual salary of
Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in SF Bay Area earn an average annual salary of
$136,142
The salaries of candidates in this role range from a low of $90,000 to a high of $200,000, with a median salary of $135,000.

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Desktop Systems Engineer
Desktop Systems Engineer
Desktop Systems Engineer<br><br>* ID: 858050<br>* Location: Chicago<br>* Department: Technology<br>* Targeted Start Date: Immediate<br>* Type: Regular<br><br>DRW is a technology-driven, diversified...
Desktop Systems Engineer
Desktop Systems Engineer
Desktop Systems Engineer<br><br>* ID: 858050<br>* Location: Chicago<br>* Department: Technology<br>* Targeted Start Date: Immediate<br>* Type: Regular<br><br>DRW is a technology-driven, diversified...
Software Engineer, C++
Software Engineer, C++
Software Engineer, C++<br><br>* ID: 352452<br>* Location: Chicago<br>* Department: Technology<br>* Targeted Start Date: Immediate<br>* Type: Full-time<br><br>DRW is a technology-driven, diversified...
Software Engineer, C++
Software Engineer, C++
Software Engineer, C++<br><br>* ID: 352452<br>* Location: Chicago<br>* Department: Technology<br>* Targeted Start Date: Immediate<br>* Type: Full-time<br><br>DRW is a technology-driven, diversified...
Senior Software Engineer, Trading Infrastructure
Senior Software Engineer, Trading Infrastructure
Senior Software Engineer, Trading Infrastructure<br><br>* ID: 443632<br>* Location: Chicago<br>* Department: Technology<br>* Targeted Start Date: Immediate<br>* Type: Full-time<br><br>DRW is a tech...
Senior Software Engineer, Trading Infrastructure
Senior Software Engineer, Trading Infrastructure
Senior Software Engineer, Trading Infrastructure<br><br>* ID: 443632<br>* Location: Chicago<br>* Department: Technology<br>* Targeted Start Date: Immediate<br>* Type: Full-time<br><br>DRW is a tech...
Sr. Java Engineer
Sr. Java Engineer
PowerReviews creates software that drives traffic, increases sales, and provides actionable insights for more than 1,000 brands and retailers on over 5,000 websites. Our platform serves as an essen...
Sr. Java Engineer
Sr. Java Engineer
PowerReviews creates software that drives traffic, increases sales, and provides actionable insights for more than 1,000 brands and retailers on over 5,000 websites. Our platform serves as an essen...
Backend Software Engineer
Backend Software Engineer
About eSpark Learning<br><br>At eSpark, we're building the next generation of tools to help students succeed in school and in life. Using student data and teacher insight, we curate the best learni...
Backend Software Engineer
Backend Software Engineer
About eSpark Learning<br><br>At eSpark, we're building the next generation of tools to help students succeed in school and in life. Using student data and teacher insight, we curate the best learni...
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
All Covered a division of Konica Minolta is focused on enabling the success of small and medium-sized businesses through the effective use and management of technology. The company is the US indust...
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
All Covered a division of Konica Minolta is focused on enabling the success of small and medium-sized businesses through the effective use and management of technology. The company is the US indust...
Application Architect - SalesForce
Application Architect - SalesForce
Job ID: PP-1030658 Description:<br><br>As the healthcare industry continues to rapidly transform, our IT team conceives, develops and delivers impactful technology solutions to support access to qu...
Application Architect - SalesForce
Application Architect - SalesForce
Job ID: PP-1030658 Description:<br><br>As the healthcare industry continues to rapidly transform, our IT team conceives, develops and delivers impactful technology solutions to support access to qu...
Infrastructure Engineer Cloud Auto &Tools Consultant
Infrastructure Engineer Cloud Auto &Tools Consultant
Job ID: PNS-1030611 Description:<br><br>As the healthcare industry continues to rapidly transform, our IT team conceives, develops and delivers impactful technology solutions to support access to q...
Infrastructure Engineer Cloud Auto &Tools Consultant
Infrastructure Engineer Cloud Auto &Tools Consultant
Job ID: PNS-1030611 Description:<br><br>As the healthcare industry continues to rapidly transform, our IT team conceives, develops and delivers impactful technology solutions to support access to q...
Infrastructure Engineer Consultant
Infrastructure Engineer Consultant
Job ID: PNS-1030617 Description:<br><br>As the healthcare industry continues to rapidly transform, our IT team conceives, develops and delivers impactful technology solutions to support access to q...
Infrastructure Engineer Consultant
Infrastructure Engineer Consultant
Job ID: PNS-1030617 Description:<br><br>As the healthcare industry continues to rapidly transform, our IT team conceives, develops and delivers impactful technology solutions to support access to q...
Developer Specialist- Salesforce
Developer Specialist- Salesforce
Job ID: PP-1030647 Description:<br><br>"As the health care industry continues to rapidly transform, our IT team conceives, develops and delivers impactful technology solutions to support access to ...
Developer Specialist- Salesforce
Developer Specialist- Salesforce
Job ID: PP-1030647 Description:<br><br>"As the health care industry continues to rapidly transform, our IT team conceives, develops and delivers impactful technology solutions to support access to ...
Sr Infrastructure Engineer - Cisco VoIP
Sr Infrastructure Engineer - Cisco VoIP
Job ID: PP-1030646 Description:<br><br>As the healthcare industry continues to rapidly transform, our IT team conceives, develops and delivers impactful technology solutions to support access to qu...
Sr Infrastructure Engineer - Cisco VoIP
Sr Infrastructure Engineer - Cisco VoIP
Job ID: PP-1030646 Description:<br><br>As the healthcare industry continues to rapidly transform, our IT team conceives, develops and delivers impactful technology solutions to support access to qu...
Software Engineer - Integration/Middleware
Software Engineer - Integration/Middleware
About Martin Brower<br><br>Martin Brower is dedicated to being the leading Supply Chain Solutions provider for restaurant chains around the world, creating an outstanding work environment for our e...
Software Engineer - Integration/Middleware
Software Engineer - Integration/Middleware
About Martin Brower<br><br>Martin Brower is dedicated to being the leading Supply Chain Solutions provider for restaurant chains around the world, creating an outstanding work environment for our e...
IT Systems Engineer II
IT Systems Engineer II
CLICK HERE TO APPLY<br><br>Rally Health, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, is all about putting health in the hands of the individual. It's our mission, and it drives everything we do, which is t...
IT Systems Engineer II
IT Systems Engineer II
CLICK HERE TO APPLY<br><br>Rally Health, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, is all about putting health in the hands of the individual. It's our mission, and it drives everything we do, which is t...
Windows Systems Engineer
Windows Systems Engineer
Computer Task Group (CTG) is seeking a Windows Systems Engineer for a leading distributor of shipping, packaging and industrial supplies.<br><br>* Do you thrive on personal interaction, collaborati...
Windows Systems Engineer
Windows Systems Engineer
Computer Task Group (CTG) is seeking a Windows Systems Engineer for a leading distributor of shipping, packaging and industrial supplies.<br><br>* Do you thrive on personal interaction, collaborati...
Senior Linux Engineer
Senior Linux Engineer
Job Summary<br><br>The Senior Linux Engineer will own the Linux environment. This person will be the go to expert for all things Linux, with a focus on Red Hat. This person will utilize their exper...
Senior Linux Engineer
Senior Linux Engineer
Job Summary<br><br>The Senior Linux Engineer will own the Linux environment. This person will be the go to expert for all things Linux, with a focus on Red Hat. This person will utilize their exper...
Senior Java Developer
Senior Java Developer
The Team / Who we are?<br><br>Collectively, weve attended schools like DePaul and University of Illinois Urbana, speak 4 different languages (not including programming languages, of course), and wo...
Senior Java Developer
Senior Java Developer
The Team / Who we are?<br><br>Collectively, weve attended schools like DePaul and University of Illinois Urbana, speak 4 different languages (not including programming languages, of course), and wo...
Backend Python Engineer
Backend Python Engineer
We are looking for a self-starting engineer with a deep desire to learn and develop upon our receipt transcription and consumer application technology stacks. We currently receives over 300k receip...
Backend Python Engineer
Backend Python Engineer
We are looking for a self-starting engineer with a deep desire to learn and develop upon our receipt transcription and consumer application technology stacks. We currently receives over 300k receip...
Software Developer - .Net / C#
Software Developer - .Net / C#
Job Summary<br><br>SWC Technology Partners, a BDO USA Company, is a growing IT Solutions Provider. We believe that technology drives innovation, but people are what makes it a success. We are commi...
Software Developer - .Net / C#
Software Developer - .Net / C#
Job Summary<br><br>SWC Technology Partners, a BDO USA Company, is a growing IT Solutions Provider. We believe that technology drives innovation, but people are what makes it a success. We are commi...
Senior .Net Developer
Senior .Net Developer
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., one of the world's largest insurance brokers, provides a full range of retail and wholesale property/casualty (P/C) brokerage and alternative risk transfer services globa...
Senior .Net Developer
Senior .Net Developer
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., one of the world's largest insurance brokers, provides a full range of retail and wholesale property/casualty (P/C) brokerage and alternative risk transfer services globa...
Business Systems Developer
Business Systems Developer
Cisco Meraki is looking for a new Business Systems Developer to join our Team in Chicago. As the fastest growing cloud-managed networking team in the world, our products and technology architecture...
Business Systems Developer
Business Systems Developer
Cisco Meraki is looking for a new Business Systems Developer to join our Team in Chicago. As the fastest growing cloud-managed networking team in the world, our products and technology architecture...
C# Developer
C# Developer
Insurance Auto Auctions is searching for a Developer to join the team at our Corporate Headquarters in Westchester, IL.<br><br>Founded in 1982, Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. is one of the leading N...
C# Developer
C# Developer
Insurance Auto Auctions is searching for a Developer to join the team at our Corporate Headquarters in Westchester, IL.<br><br>Founded in 1982, Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. is one of the leading N...
Senior Back End Developer
Senior Back End Developer
Application Instructions<br><br>Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history.<br><br>Job Description<br><br>The Washington Post is seeking a Full Time Employee...
Senior Back End Developer
Senior Back End Developer
Application Instructions<br><br>Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history.<br><br>Job Description<br><br>The Washington Post is seeking a Full Time Employee...
IT Systems Engineer
IT Systems Engineer
Overview<br><br>As part of T.Y. Lin International's Corporate IT team, the IT Systems Engineer is a member of select IT services teams supporting IT infrastructure systems and resolving escalated u...
IT Systems Engineer
IT Systems Engineer
Overview<br><br>As part of T.Y. Lin International's Corporate IT team, the IT Systems Engineer is a member of select IT services teams supporting IT infrastructure systems and resolving escalated u...
Lead Infrastructure Architect
Lead Infrastructure Architect
A Great Place to Work<br><br>Last year, we transformed the P2P payments industry with Zelle. 247-million transactions and $75-billion later, consumers love us as much as our amazing team of talente...
Lead Infrastructure Architect
Lead Infrastructure Architect
A Great Place to Work<br><br>Last year, we transformed the P2P payments industry with Zelle. 247-million transactions and $75-billion later, consumers love us as much as our amazing team of talente...
Java/Ellucian Banner Developer
Java/Ellucian Banner Developer
Description<br><br>OnPlan, which recently joined the global fintech company Flywire, is a rapidly growing Software As a Service (SaaS) technology company that provides billing and payment software ...
Java/Ellucian Banner Developer
Java/Ellucian Banner Developer
Description<br><br>OnPlan, which recently joined the global fintech company Flywire, is a rapidly growing Software As a Service (SaaS) technology company that provides billing and payment software ...
Backend Engineer - Claims (Chicago)
Backend Engineer - Claims (Chicago)
Description<br><br>At Collective Health, we're modernizing employer-sponsored health insurance and building the first healthcare solution that is highly scalable, accurate, and people actually look...
Backend Engineer - Claims (Chicago)
Backend Engineer - Claims (Chicago)
Description<br><br>At Collective Health, we're modernizing employer-sponsored health insurance and building the first healthcare solution that is highly scalable, accurate, and people actually look...
Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Multiple levels)
Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Multiple levels)
The Climate Corporation is modernizing the agriculture industry with a platform and products that are helping the world's farmers sustainably increase productivity with digital tools. Our backend s...
Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Multiple levels)
Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Multiple levels)
The Climate Corporation is modernizing the agriculture industry with a platform and products that are helping the world's farmers sustainably increase productivity with digital tools. Our backend s...
Developer Specialist- Salesforce
Developer Specialist- Salesforce
Job ID: PP-1026878 Description:<br><br>"As the health care industry continues to rapidly transform, our IT team conceives, develops and delivers impactful technology solutions to support access to ...
Developer Specialist- Salesforce
Developer Specialist- Salesforce
Job ID: PP-1026878 Description:<br><br>"As the health care industry continues to rapidly transform, our IT team conceives, develops and delivers impactful technology solutions to support access to ...
Senior Java Engineer
Senior Java Engineer
Who is Allston Trading?<br><br>Founded in 2002 by former CME floor traders, Allston Trading is one of the world's leading electronic trading and market-making firms, providing liquidity in financia...
Senior Java Engineer
Senior Java Engineer
Who is Allston Trading?<br><br>Founded in 2002 by former CME floor traders, Allston Trading is one of the world's leading electronic trading and market-making firms, providing liquidity in financia...
Backend Java Engineer
Backend Java Engineer
Summary: DRIVIN is looking to expand our development team as we continue to innovate the used car industry. The candidate should have a strong background in Java Web Service development and be comf...
Backend Java Engineer
Backend Java Engineer
Summary: DRIVIN is looking to expand our development team as we continue to innovate the used car industry. The candidate should have a strong background in Java Web Service development and be comf...

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Top Skills for Backend Engineers

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