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Top Skills for Backend Engineers

  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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The salaries of candidates in this role range from a low of $65,000 to a high of $250,000, with a median salary of $155,000.

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Senior Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Engineer
Every life fully lived.<br><br>About ClassPass ClassPass is transforming the $10B fitness industry by connecting people to over 1 million studio fitness classes annually, and inspiring them to live...
Senior Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Engineer
Every life fully lived.<br><br>About ClassPass ClassPass is transforming the $10B fitness industry by connecting people to over 1 million studio fitness classes annually, and inspiring them to live...
Sr. Systems Engineer
Sr. Systems Engineer
This position is responsible for the design, implementation and level three support of the Enterprise E-mail services platform and all related sub-systems, such as email archive servers and storage...
Sr. Systems Engineer
Sr. Systems Engineer
This position is responsible for the design, implementation and level three support of the Enterprise E-mail services platform and all related sub-systems, such as email archive servers and storage...
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Dashboard)
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Dashboard)
As a senior backend engineer on the Dashboard team, you will work on solving impactful scalability and reliability challenges that face Cisco Meraki's Dashboard, the core web application and cloud ...
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Dashboard)
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Dashboard)
As a senior backend engineer on the Dashboard team, you will work on solving impactful scalability and reliability challenges that face Cisco Meraki's Dashboard, the core web application and cloud ...
Server Engineer
Server Engineer
Position Type: Permanent<br><br>Compensation: Commensurate w/experience<br><br>Location: Denver, CO<br><br>We are looking for a Server Engineer who is passionate about designing, developing, and de...
Server Engineer
Server Engineer
Position Type: Permanent<br><br>Compensation: Commensurate w/experience<br><br>Location: Denver, CO<br><br>We are looking for a Server Engineer who is passionate about designing, developing, and de...
Senior Node.JS Developer
Senior Node.JS Developer
We are seeking talented Software Developers with diverse backgrounds, creative expertise, and technical acumen who will offer new perspectives and challenge conventions. Every Scrum team will have ...
Senior Node.JS Developer
Senior Node.JS Developer
We are seeking talented Software Developers with diverse backgrounds, creative expertise, and technical acumen who will offer new perspectives and challenge conventions. Every Scrum team will have ...
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
"The front page of the internet," Reddit brings over 330 million people together each month through their common interests, inviting them to share, vote, comment, and create across thousands of com...
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
"The front page of the internet," Reddit brings over 330 million people together each month through their common interests, inviting them to share, vote, comment, and create across thousands of com...
Developer Numerical Algorithms
Developer Numerical Algorithms
COMSOL, Inc. is seeking developers to help build a numerical analysis group in its Burlington, MA office. The primary responsibilities of this position relate to the development of the main numeric...
Developer Numerical Algorithms
Developer Numerical Algorithms
COMSOL, Inc. is seeking developers to help build a numerical analysis group in its Burlington, MA office. The primary responsibilities of this position relate to the development of the main numeric...
Senior Backend Software Engineer - Event Data Analytics
Senior Backend Software Engineer - Event Data Analytics
In June 2017, Sumo Logic announced another $75M funding round led by Sapphire Ventures, with participation from new and existing investors including DFJ Growth, Greylock Partners, Sequoia Capital, ...
Senior Backend Software Engineer - Event Data Analytics
Senior Backend Software Engineer - Event Data Analytics
In June 2017, Sumo Logic announced another $75M funding round led by Sapphire Ventures, with participation from new and existing investors including DFJ Growth, Greylock Partners, Sequoia Capital, ...
Senior Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Engineer
THE ROLE:<br><br>We are looking for passionate backend engineers who care about data and system performance. At Peloton, you will have the opportunity to rapidly change the face of the fitness indu...
Senior Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Engineer
THE ROLE:<br><br>We are looking for passionate backend engineers who care about data and system performance. At Peloton, you will have the opportunity to rapidly change the face of the fitness indu...
Mid-Level Java Developer
Mid-Level Java Developer
Job Description<br><br>We are seeking a mid-level Java Developer to join our project team in building and implementing enterprise grade software systems. This role will coordinate multiple simultan...
Mid-Level Java Developer
Mid-Level Java Developer
Job Description<br><br>We are seeking a mid-level Java Developer to join our project team in building and implementing enterprise grade software systems. This role will coordinate multiple simultan...
.Net Developer
.Net Developer
Preferred candidates will possess most or all of the following qualifications:<br><br>* A minimum of 6-8 years as an enterprise developer using the .Net technology stack<br>* Strong technical leade...
.Net Developer
.Net Developer
Preferred candidates will possess most or all of the following qualifications:<br><br>* A minimum of 6-8 years as an enterprise developer using the .Net technology stack<br>* Strong technical leade...
.Net Developer
.Net Developer
* A minimum of 6-8 years as an enterprise developer using the .Net technology stack<br>* Strong technical leadership and team management skills<br>* Must have 5+ solid years of OO design and develo...
.Net Developer
.Net Developer
* A minimum of 6-8 years as an enterprise developer using the .Net technology stack<br>* Strong technical leadership and team management skills<br>* Must have 5+ solid years of OO design and develo...
Sr. .NET Developer
Sr. .NET Developer
POSITION OVERVIEW<br><br>A Sr. .NET Developer participates as a member of a product development team utilizing industry knowledge of software development best practices, knowledge of company establ...
Sr. .NET Developer
Sr. .NET Developer
POSITION OVERVIEW<br><br>A Sr. .NET Developer participates as a member of a product development team utilizing industry knowledge of software development best practices, knowledge of company establ...
Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Senior Software Engineer - Backend
About GoDaddy<br><br>GoDaddy powers the world's largest cloud platform dedicated to small, independent ventures. With nearly 17 million customers worldwide and over 73 million domain names under ma...
Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Senior Software Engineer - Backend
About GoDaddy<br><br>GoDaddy powers the world's largest cloud platform dedicated to small, independent ventures. With nearly 17 million customers worldwide and over 73 million domain names under ma...
Software Engineer- Backend
Software Engineer- Backend
The Role:<br><br>You will be working with a team of other backend engineers to build the backend infrastructure that drives the Peloton platform. We're looking for someone passionate about data and...
Software Engineer- Backend
Software Engineer- Backend
The Role:<br><br>You will be working with a team of other backend engineers to build the backend infrastructure that drives the Peloton platform. We're looking for someone passionate about data and...
C++ Developer - Lakewood
C++ Developer - Lakewood
C++ Developer<br><br>Bross Group - Lakewood, CO<br><br>NO SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED<br><br>Bross Group has three 6-month contract openings with a client in Lakewood, CO for a C++ Developer. Qualified ca...
C++ Developer - Lakewood
C++ Developer - Lakewood
C++ Developer<br><br>Bross Group - Lakewood, CO<br><br>NO SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED<br><br>Bross Group has three 6-month contract openings with a client in Lakewood, CO for a C++ Developer. Qualified ca...
HPC Systems Engineer
HPC Systems Engineer
Our quantitative investment business depends on productive trading models that start as insights about financial markets. To develop, test, and refine those ideas, our researchers need fast, flexib...
HPC Systems Engineer
HPC Systems Engineer
Our quantitative investment business depends on productive trading models that start as insights about financial markets. To develop, test, and refine those ideas, our researchers need fast, flexib...
Java Developer Implementation Consultant
Java Developer Implementation Consultant
Responsibilities:<br><br>* Work with development team on complex implementations of our enterprise software platform.<br>* Participate sprint sessions within Agile methodology.<br>* Analyze custome...
Java Developer Implementation Consultant
Java Developer Implementation Consultant
Responsibilities:<br><br>* Work with development team on complex implementations of our enterprise software platform.<br>* Participate sprint sessions within Agile methodology.<br>* Analyze custome...
Sr Java Developer Implementation Consultant
Sr Java Developer Implementation Consultant
Responsibilities:<br><br>* Work with development team on complex implementations of our enterprise software platform.<br>* Participate sprint sessions within Agile methodology.<br>* Analyze custome...
Sr Java Developer Implementation Consultant
Sr Java Developer Implementation Consultant
Responsibilities:<br><br>* Work with development team on complex implementations of our enterprise software platform.<br>* Participate sprint sessions within Agile methodology.<br>* Analyze custome...
One-Net Tier IV Shore Lead Engineer - FSET
One-Net Tier IV Shore Lead Engineer - FSET
* Provide remote Tier IV support to Navy ONE-NET (OCONUS Naval Enterprise Network) nodes located around the world.<br>* Primary interface will be with Tier III engineers located at Theater Network ...
One-Net Tier IV Shore Lead Engineer - FSET
One-Net Tier IV Shore Lead Engineer - FSET
* Provide remote Tier IV support to Navy ONE-NET (OCONUS Naval Enterprise Network) nodes located around the world.<br>* Primary interface will be with Tier III engineers located at Theater Network ...
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Assists with Assesses, validates, and prepares recommendations toward plans to evolve ISR technology, communications systems, and SIGINT and GEOINT products or deliverables against objective requir...
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
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Sr Java Software Engineer
Sr Java Software Engineer
Engility Corporation is seeking a Sr. Java Developer for an immediate position on a growing program in Indian Head, MD to support the Naval Surface Warfare Centers contract. You would be supporting...
Sr Java Software Engineer
Sr Java Software Engineer
Engility Corporation is seeking a Sr. Java Developer for an immediate position on a growing program in Indian Head, MD to support the Naval Surface Warfare Centers contract. You would be supporting...
systems Engineer
systems Engineer
TASC, an Engility company, is seeking a systems engineer professional to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become a member of TASC's MILSATCOM Analysis, ...
systems Engineer
systems Engineer
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Model Based Systems Engineering Architect
Model Based Systems Engineering Architect
TASC, an Engility company, is seeking 2 MBSE Systems Architect to join a dynamic engaging team that brings out the best of your technical skills while defending American warfighters. Our highly tra...
Model Based Systems Engineering Architect
Model Based Systems Engineering Architect
TASC, an Engility company, is seeking 2 MBSE Systems Architect to join a dynamic engaging team that brings out the best of your technical skills while defending American warfighters. Our highly tra...
GPS Systems Architect Engineer
GPS Systems Architect Engineer
TASC, an Engility Company, is seeking a senior-level Systems Architecture Engineer to join our team of diverse GPS Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) experts. The GPS SE&I Team provides spe...
GPS Systems Architect Engineer
GPS Systems Architect Engineer
TASC, an Engility Company, is seeking a senior-level Systems Architecture Engineer to join our team of diverse GPS Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) experts. The GPS SE&I Team provides spe...
Enterprise Integration Engineer
Enterprise Integration Engineer
The Remote Sensing Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team in El Segundo, CA has an immediate need for an Enterprise Integration Engineer. This individual will be a Senior Systems Engineer wi...
Enterprise Integration Engineer
Enterprise Integration Engineer
The Remote Sensing Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team in El Segundo, CA has an immediate need for an Enterprise Integration Engineer. This individual will be a Senior Systems Engineer wi...
Ground systems Engineer
Ground systems Engineer
The Remote Sensing (RS) Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team in El Segundo, CA has an immediate need for a Ground Systems Engineer focused on integration activities across the RS Enterpris...
Ground systems Engineer
Ground systems Engineer
The Remote Sensing (RS) Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team in El Segundo, CA has an immediate need for a Ground Systems Engineer focused on integration activities across the RS Enterpris...
Ground Systems Engineer
Ground Systems Engineer
TASC, an Engility Company, is looking for an exceptional Ground Systems Engineer to join our talented team in either Greenbelt, MD or Silver Spring, MD. The team provides Systems Engineering servic...
Ground Systems Engineer
Ground Systems Engineer
TASC, an Engility Company, is looking for an exceptional Ground Systems Engineer to join our talented team in either Greenbelt, MD or Silver Spring, MD. The team provides Systems Engineering servic...
GEOINT System Engineer (Sr)
GEOINT System Engineer (Sr)
TASC, an Engility Company is a pioneer in the use of National Technical Means to execute intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions for the security of our nation. We have partnered wit...
GEOINT System Engineer (Sr)
GEOINT System Engineer (Sr)
TASC, an Engility Company is a pioneer in the use of National Technical Means to execute intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions for the security of our nation. We have partnered wit...
Acquisition Systems Engineer/Administrator
Acquisition Systems Engineer/Administrator
Engility is seeking a Sr Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and documentation support for PMO efforts to include but not limited to:<br><br>* Systems Engineering Technical Reviews<br>*...
Acquisition Systems Engineer/Administrator
Acquisition Systems Engineer/Administrator
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Top Skills for Backend Engineers

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