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

Backend Engineer Jobs in Software Engineering

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Backend Engineering deals with the data access layer of a piece of software and sometimes the physical hardware like a server. Backend Engineers are commonly asked to create automated testing frameworks and will write them in a scripting language such as Python, Perl, Ruby, or Node.js. They are also usually in charge of the database administration which includes security and authentication through the software being used. Backup methods and backup software will usually be handled by the Backend Engineer as will any data transformation tasks that may be required in order for backup to occur. Backend Engineer jobs can be found at companies like Collective Health, Stitch Labs, Tinder, Coinbase and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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The software engineering industry employed a little over 1 million people in 2016 and the Bureau of Labor estimates the industry will grow 24% through 2026. Software Engineers mainly create computer programs that run on computers or other devices, although some develop the underlying systems that run devices or networks. Software Engineers are usually required to have a bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science along with a demonstration of strong programming skills. Companies that employ Backend Engineers in the software industry include WillowTree, D3 Banking Technology, Warner Bros Entertainment Group, Facebook and Intelligent Flying Machines.

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Senior Backend Python Engineer
Senior Backend Python Engineer
Numerator is looking for a passionate engineer with a deep desire to learn and excited around building web applications from the ground-up.<br><br>The ideal candidate for this role is comfortable a...
Senior Backend Python Engineer
Senior Backend Python Engineer
Numerator is looking for a passionate engineer with a deep desire to learn and excited around building web applications from the ground-up.<br><br>The ideal candidate for this role is comfortable a...
Staff Search Engineer
Staff Search Engineer
Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Search Sciences<br><br>The Role:<br><br>As one of the key members on the Demand Intelligence team that is part of AI group, you'll take ownership of the design and ...
Staff Search Engineer
Staff Search Engineer
Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Search Sciences<br><br>The Role:<br><br>As one of the key members on the Demand Intelligence team that is part of AI group, you'll take ownership of the design and ...
Senior System Engineer Linux (m|w|d)
Senior System Engineer Linux (m|w|d)
Suche:<br><br>* Cloud Services & IT-Outsourcing<br>* Portfolio im Überblick<br>* IT Outsourcing<br>* Backend Services<br>* Application Management<br>* Client & Mobile Services<br>* Network & IP Ser...
Senior System Engineer Linux (m|w|d)
Senior System Engineer Linux (m|w|d)
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Senior Engineer, Network Systems
Senior Engineer, Network Systems
About us: It's a great time to be part of the SES team<br><br>We are the world's leading satellite operator with over 70 satellites in two different orbits, Geostationary Orbit (GEO) and Medium Ear...
Senior Engineer, Network Systems
Senior Engineer, Network Systems
About us: It's a great time to be part of the SES team<br><br>We are the world's leading satellite operator with over 70 satellites in two different orbits, Geostationary Orbit (GEO) and Medium Ear...
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...
Salesforce Senior Developer (Lightning) - Accenture Technology
Salesforce Senior Developer (Lightning) - Accenture Technology
Ready to fast-track your Salesforce career?<br><br>Join the largest team of Salesforce certified professionals in the industry and champion innovation, leverage deep and cutting-edge Salesforce exp...
Salesforce Senior Developer (Lightning) - Accenture Technology
Salesforce Senior Developer (Lightning) - Accenture Technology
Ready to fast-track your Salesforce career?<br><br>Join the largest team of Salesforce certified professionals in the industry and champion innovation, leverage deep and cutting-edge Salesforce exp...
.Net Developer - TCI
.Net Developer - TCI
Tax Compliance, Inc. develops market-leading state and local tax software solutions for corporations. PTMS property tax software helps minimize property taxes and expenses. LicenseHQ helps minimize...
.Net Developer - TCI
.Net Developer - TCI
Tax Compliance, Inc. develops market-leading state and local tax software solutions for corporations. PTMS property tax software helps minimize property taxes and expenses. LicenseHQ helps minimize...
Backend Engineer
Backend Engineer
OmniSci (formerly MapD) is the pioneer in GPU-accelerated analytics, enabling businesses and government to rapidly find insights in data beyond the limits of mainstream analytics tools. What starte...
Backend Engineer
Backend Engineer
OmniSci (formerly MapD) is the pioneer in GPU-accelerated analytics, enabling businesses and government to rapidly find insights in data beyond the limits of mainstream analytics tools. What starte...
Salesforce Technical Lead
Salesforce Technical Lead
Description:<br><br>Born digital, Axos BankTM has reinvented the banking model, growing to nearly $10 billion in assets in just 19 years. With a broad and ever-growing range of financial products, ...
Salesforce Technical Lead
Salesforce Technical Lead
Description:<br><br>Born digital, Axos BankTM has reinvented the banking model, growing to nearly $10 billion in assets in just 19 years. With a broad and ever-growing range of financial products, ...
.Net Developer (CONTRACT for 6 months)
.Net Developer (CONTRACT for 6 months)
Job Description: .Net Developer/Consultant<br><br>About Us:<br><br>American LegalNet has changed the way law firms conduct their practice with the introduction of the 'Desktop to Courthouse' workfl...
.Net Developer (CONTRACT for 6 months)
.Net Developer (CONTRACT for 6 months)
Job Description: .Net Developer/Consultant<br><br>About Us:<br><br>American LegalNet has changed the way law firms conduct their practice with the introduction of the 'Desktop to Courthouse' workfl...
API Foundation Platform Lead Developer
API Foundation Platform Lead Developer
API Foundation Platform Lead Developer<br><br>Will be working with "Digital API Foundation Platform " initiatives, focusing on platform core technologies of Microsoft Azure, API development using ....
API Foundation Platform Lead Developer
API Foundation Platform Lead Developer
API Foundation Platform Lead Developer<br><br>Will be working with "Digital API Foundation Platform " initiatives, focusing on platform core technologies of Microsoft Azure, API development using ....
Backend Developer for the Soundtrap hub
Backend Developer for the Soundtrap hub
Soundtrap is a collaborative, browser- and cloud-based recording studio. As of November 2017, we are a part of the Spotify family. Our mission is to enable music and podcast creation for everyone, ...
Backend Developer for the Soundtrap hub
Backend Developer for the Soundtrap hub
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Senior Software Engineer - Backend (8+ years experience)
Senior Software Engineer - Backend (8+ years experience)
Splunk Enterprise Security is an advanced SIEM built atop Splunk's data platform with lots of moving parts. We help thousands of clients as they protect their assets from cyber threats, all over th...
Senior Software Engineer - Backend (8+ years experience)
Senior Software Engineer - Backend (8+ years experience)
Splunk Enterprise Security is an advanced SIEM built atop Splunk's data platform with lots of moving parts. We help thousands of clients as they protect their assets from cyber threats, all over th...
Sr. Systems Engineer- Virtualization & Cloud
Sr. Systems Engineer- Virtualization & Cloud
Outperform your competition; consider becoming part of our growing family!<br><br>At ConRes, we believe that a Company is only as successful as its employees are and its customers.<br><br>With over...
Sr. Systems Engineer- Virtualization & Cloud
Sr. Systems Engineer- Virtualization & Cloud
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Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
Position Type: Full Time<br><br>Job Type: Exempt<br><br>State::VA City:Arlington<br><br>Brand:Corporate<br><br>Overview<br><br>AvalonBay is proud to be named one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work ...
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
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System Architect Electrification (m/f)
System Architect Electrification (m/f)
System Architect Electrification (m/f)
System Architect Electrification (m/f)
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA's first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. To...
Systems Engineer
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Web Engineer, Various Teams
Web Engineer, Various Teams
Job Description<br><br>Every day, journalists at the New York Times report more than 200 stories from dozens of countries around the world on topics ranging from major international events to the b...
Web Engineer, Various Teams
Web Engineer, Various Teams
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Systems Engineer
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Systems Engineer
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Research Infrastructure Engineer
Research Infrastructure Engineer
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Research Infrastructure Engineer
Research Infrastructure Engineer
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Senior Software Infrastructure Engineer
Senior Software Infrastructure Engineer
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Senior Software Infrastructure Engineer
Senior Software Infrastructure Engineer
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IT Systems Engineer
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Senior Systems Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure
Senior Systems Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure
Are you passionate about infrastructure at a global scale? Are you curious, a builder, a problem solver? Our platform handles billions of events a day, terabytes of data, and millions of network re...
Senior Systems Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure
Senior Systems Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure
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Salesforce Platform Developer
Salesforce Platform Developer
Job Description<br><br>* Conduct hands-on development, configuration, or system setup<br>* Executes test strategies and compiles deployment packages<br>* Documents technical requirements and design...
Salesforce Platform Developer
Salesforce Platform Developer
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Salesforce Platform Developer
Salesforce Platform Developer
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Salesforce Platform Developer
Salesforce Platform Developer
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Salesforce Architect
Salesforce Architect
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Salesforce Architect
Salesforce Architect
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Salesforce Architect
Salesforce Architect
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Salesforce Architect
Salesforce Architect
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Senior .NET Backend Developer
Senior .NET Backend Developer
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Senior .NET Backend Developer
Senior .NET Backend Developer
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Software Engineer, Backend
Software Engineer, Backend
Schrödinger, a leader in the field of computational biochemistry, is seeking a software developer to improve and maintain the Backend code of our enterprise products.<br><br>The ideal candidate wil...
Software Engineer, Backend
Software Engineer, Backend
Schrödinger, a leader in the field of computational biochemistry, is seeking a software developer to improve and maintain the Backend code of our enterprise products.<br><br>The ideal candidate wil...

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Top Skills for Backend Engineers

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