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  3. Java
  4. C++
  5. C

Backend Engineer Jobs in Washington D.C.

Find Backend Engineer Jobs in the Washington, D.C., Area

Backend Engineers are tasked with building the server-side of a web application. These specialists are sometimes referred to as backend developers and usually have years of experience, as well as a bachelor's or higher in computer science. Backend Engineers are familiar with programming languages like Java, C++, Ruby, Node.js and Python. They may collaborate in a team with frontend developers in order to make sure everything is running smoothly. These specialists are experienced with CMS, APIs and cloud-computing integrations. They will write code that effectively communicates the database information to the browser. Backend Engineers have knowledge of web server technology like Apache and Nginx. They also understand frameworks like Express.js, as well as version control and security compliances.

Living and Working in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., features booming education and tourism sectors. This city is home to lobbying groups, as well as national trade unions. Being the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., has an economy that's highly built on government. It's host to international organizations like the World Bank and foreign embassies.

Washington, D.C., is a popular tourist destination. This city has a lot of historic places to explore, including monuments and museums. All three branches of the federal government is located in Washington, D.C. The White House and the Capitol are just some of the iconic sites residents and travelers to the area come to visit. It's also simple to get around in this city through the use of public transportation and Uber.

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Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in Washington D.C. earn an average annual salary of
Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in SF Bay Area earn an average annual salary of
$143,030
The salaries of candidates in this role range from a low of $70,000 to a high of $200,000, with a median salary of $145,000.

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Java/J2EE Developer Senior (18-00912)
Java/J2EE Developer Senior (18-00912)
Scope of Work<br><br>ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE EITHER A US CITIZEN OR HOLD A PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD AS WELL AS BE A DIRECT W-2 EMPLOYEE TO OUR VENDORS.<br><br>Java/J2EE Developer Senior<br><br>The po...
Java/J2EE Developer Senior (18-00912)
Java/J2EE Developer Senior (18-00912)
Scope of Work<br><br>ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE EITHER A US CITIZEN OR HOLD A PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD AS WELL AS BE A DIRECT W-2 EMPLOYEE TO OUR VENDORS.<br><br>Java/J2EE Developer Senior<br><br>The po...
Senior Associate Java Developer
Senior Associate Java Developer
We are looking for a self-motivated candidate who is proficient in Java based application development and has experience and willingness to learn on all aspects of modern application development to...
Senior Associate Java Developer
Senior Associate Java Developer
We are looking for a self-motivated candidate who is proficient in Java based application development and has experience and willingness to learn on all aspects of modern application development to...
Lead Java Developer
Lead Java Developer
We are looking for a self-motivated candidate who is proficient in Java based application development and has experience and willingness to learn on all aspects of modern application development to...
Lead Java Developer
Lead Java Developer
We are looking for a self-motivated candidate who is proficient in Java based application development and has experience and willingness to learn on all aspects of modern application development to...
Software Solutions Engineer - C++
Software Solutions Engineer - C++
SWIFT provides the platform, messaging, standards, and products & services to over 10.500 customers in 215 countries and territories.<br><br>Our employees are the foundation of this success.<br><br...
Software Solutions Engineer - C++
Software Solutions Engineer - C++
SWIFT provides the platform, messaging, standards, and products & services to over 10.500 customers in 215 countries and territories.<br><br>Our employees are the foundation of this success.<br><br...
Software Developer/.Net
Software Developer/.Net
Company Overview<br><br>For 30 years, clients in the private and public sectors have relied upon SOS International LLC (SOSi) for critical operations in the world's most challenging environments. S...
Software Developer/.Net
Software Developer/.Net
Company Overview<br><br>For 30 years, clients in the private and public sectors have relied upon SOS International LLC (SOSi) for critical operations in the world's most challenging environments. S...
Software Developer (.Net)
Software Developer (.Net)
Company Overview<br><br>For 30 years, clients in the private and public sectors have relied upon SOS International LLC (SOSi) for critical operations in the world's most challenging environments. S...
Software Developer (.Net)
Software Developer (.Net)
Company Overview<br><br>For 30 years, clients in the private and public sectors have relied upon SOS International LLC (SOSi) for critical operations in the world's most challenging environments. S...
Senior Systems Technical Architect
Senior Systems Technical Architect
Overview<br><br>Army Enterprise Systems Integration Program (AESIP) is seeking a Network Architect to join a high performing team in the acquisition of a new logistics automation capability for the...
Senior Systems Technical Architect
Senior Systems Technical Architect
Overview<br><br>Army Enterprise Systems Integration Program (AESIP) is seeking a Network Architect to join a high performing team in the acquisition of a new logistics automation capability for the...
.Net Developer
.Net Developer
Company Overview<br><br>For 30 years, clients in the private and public sectors have relied upon SOS International LLC (SOSi) for critical operations in the world's most challenging environments. S...
.Net Developer
.Net Developer
Company Overview<br><br>For 30 years, clients in the private and public sectors have relied upon SOS International LLC (SOSi) for critical operations in the world's most challenging environments. S...
Infrastructure Architect
Infrastructure Architect
Description<br><br>Every day at Perspecta, we enable hundreds of thousands of people to take on our nation's most important work. We're a company founded on a diverse set of capabilities and skills...
Infrastructure Architect
Infrastructure Architect
Description<br><br>Every day at Perspecta, we enable hundreds of thousands of people to take on our nation's most important work. We're a company founded on a diverse set of capabilities and skills...
Senior Java Developer
Senior Java Developer
Position Description:<br><br>CGI is looking for an experienced developer looking to grow their skills on a large agency account team. The project is a Service Oriented Architecture-based network th...
Senior Java Developer
Senior Java Developer
Position Description:<br><br>CGI is looking for an experienced developer looking to grow their skills on a large agency account team. The project is a Service Oriented Architecture-based network th...
Digital Reality Web Engineer - Arlington (Rosslyn)
Digital Reality Web Engineer - Arlington (Rosslyn)
Digital Reality Web Engineer<br><br>We are looking for innovators and dreamers to join our Digital Reality (DxR) team helping our clients imagine a future of augmented experiences, virtual worlds a...
Digital Reality Web Engineer - Arlington (Rosslyn)
Digital Reality Web Engineer - Arlington (Rosslyn)
Digital Reality Web Engineer<br><br>We are looking for innovators and dreamers to join our Digital Reality (DxR) team helping our clients imagine a future of augmented experiences, virtual worlds a...
Linux Systems Engineer
Linux Systems Engineer
Job Description:<br><br>Leidos is working closely with the U.S. Navy at Naval Warfare Surface Center Carderock Division. The goal of this program is to develop highly sophisticated training systems...
Linux Systems Engineer
Linux Systems Engineer
Job Description:<br><br>Leidos is working closely with the U.S. Navy at Naval Warfare Surface Center Carderock Division. The goal of this program is to develop highly sophisticated training systems...
Lead Java developer
Lead Java developer
Job Description:<br><br>The Government Health and Safety Solution Operation is seeking a Technical Lead to lead a mid-size team in a software development project for the National Institutes of Heal...
Lead Java developer
Lead Java developer
Job Description:<br><br>The Government Health and Safety Solution Operation is seeking a Technical Lead to lead a mid-size team in a software development project for the National Institutes of Heal...
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Job Description:<br><br>The Leidos Defense group develops and deploys advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging maritime missions of national importance for a broad range of ...
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Job Description:<br><br>The Leidos Defense group develops and deploys advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging maritime missions of national importance for a broad range of ...
Systems Network Administrator/Service Desk-TS/SCI w/Polygraph
Systems Network Administrator/Service Desk-TS/SCI w/Polygraph
Job Description:<br><br>Leidos has a career opening for a System Network Administrator/Service Desk opportunity in Laurel, MD.<br><br>JOB SUMMARY:<br><br>Provides support for implementation, troubl...
Systems Network Administrator/Service Desk-TS/SCI w/Polygraph
Systems Network Administrator/Service Desk-TS/SCI w/Polygraph
Job Description:<br><br>Leidos has a career opening for a System Network Administrator/Service Desk opportunity in Laurel, MD.<br><br>JOB SUMMARY:<br><br>Provides support for implementation, troubl...
Java Developer
Java Developer
Job Description:<br><br>The Government Health and Safety Solutions Operation has Java Software Developer job available in Bethesda, MD. This opening supports federal National Institutes of Health, ...
Java Developer
Java Developer
Job Description:<br><br>The Government Health and Safety Solutions Operation has Java Software Developer job available in Bethesda, MD. This opening supports federal National Institutes of Health, ...
Linux / Windows Cloud Engineer / Systems Engineer
Linux / Windows Cloud Engineer / Systems Engineer
Job Description:<br><br>Real World Solutions @ LEIDOS!<br><br>Do you want to grow your career and be part of a team solving critical challenges that affect the world? The Leidos Civil Group is lead...
Linux / Windows Cloud Engineer / Systems Engineer
Linux / Windows Cloud Engineer / Systems Engineer
Job Description:<br><br>Real World Solutions @ LEIDOS!<br><br>Do you want to grow your career and be part of a team solving critical challenges that affect the world? The Leidos Civil Group is lead...
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
Job Description:<br><br>Job Description<br><br>The Leidos Defense group develops and deploys advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging maritime missions of national importanc...
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
Job Description:<br><br>Job Description<br><br>The Leidos Defense group develops and deploys advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging maritime missions of national importanc...
Systems Engineer - Active TS Clearance Required!
Systems Engineer - Active TS Clearance Required!
Job Description:<br><br>Leidos is hiring a Systems Engineer/Systems Integrator providing direct support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) SAPCO element in Ft Belvoir VA. The successful candidate ...
Systems Engineer - Active TS Clearance Required!
Systems Engineer - Active TS Clearance Required!
Job Description:<br><br>Leidos is hiring a Systems Engineer/Systems Integrator providing direct support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) SAPCO element in Ft Belvoir VA. The successful candidate ...
JAVA Developer
JAVA Developer
Job Description:<br><br>Description<br><br>Description: Leidos currently has an exciting career opportunity for JAVA Software Developers in the D.C. area. If you are a qualified Software Developer ...
JAVA Developer
JAVA Developer
Job Description:<br><br>Description<br><br>Description: Leidos currently has an exciting career opportunity for JAVA Software Developers in the D.C. area. If you are a qualified Software Developer ...
Senior JAVA Developer
Senior JAVA Developer
Job Description:<br><br>Leidos currently has an exciting career opportunity for JAVA Software Developers in the D.C. area. If you are a qualified Software Developer and are interested in challengin...
Senior JAVA Developer
Senior JAVA Developer
Job Description:<br><br>Leidos currently has an exciting career opportunity for JAVA Software Developers in the D.C. area. If you are a qualified Software Developer and are interested in challengin...
.NET Software Engineer
.NET Software Engineer
Job Description:<br><br>The Atlas team is a software solutions group supporting automated aeronautical chart creation and data validation within the FAA. The team is expanding and seeks a software ...
.NET Software Engineer
.NET Software Engineer
Job Description:<br><br>The Atlas team is a software solutions group supporting automated aeronautical chart creation and data validation within the FAA. The team is expanding and seeks a software ...
Infrastructure Architect
Infrastructure Architect
Job Description:<br><br>The Government Health and Safety Solutions Operation is seeking an Infrastructure Architect in Bethesda, MD.<br><br>Primary Responsibilities:<br><br>Design, architect, and i...
Infrastructure Architect
Infrastructure Architect
Job Description:<br><br>The Government Health and Safety Solutions Operation is seeking an Infrastructure Architect in Bethesda, MD.<br><br>Primary Responsibilities:<br><br>Design, architect, and i...
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Job Description:<br><br>The ERAM program within the Leidos Civil group is seeking an Systems Engineer who will be a member of a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administration's En-Rout...
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Job Description:<br><br>The ERAM program within the Leidos Civil group is seeking an Systems Engineer who will be a member of a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administration's En-Rout...
Cloud Systems Engineer
Cloud Systems Engineer
Job Description<br><br>We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer service oriented Cloud Systems Engineer to join our team in Springfield, VA to begin an exciting and challenging car...
Cloud Systems Engineer
Cloud Systems Engineer
Job Description<br><br>We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer service oriented Cloud Systems Engineer to join our team in Springfield, VA to begin an exciting and challenging car...
System Engineer - Lead
System Engineer - Lead
Job Description<br><br>We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer oriented System Engineer - Lead to join our team in Washington, DC to begin an exciting and challenging career with ...
System Engineer - Lead
System Engineer - Lead
Job Description<br><br>We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer oriented System Engineer - Lead to join our team in Washington, DC to begin an exciting and challenging career with ...
.NET Software Engineer
.NET Software Engineer
Working at ICF<br><br>Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, I...
.NET Software Engineer
.NET Software Engineer
Working at ICF<br><br>Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, I...
UNIX/LINUX Engineer - SME
UNIX/LINUX Engineer - SME
Job Description<br><br>We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer oriented UNIX/LINUX Engineer - SME to join our team in Washington, DC to begin an exciting and challenging career wi...
UNIX/LINUX Engineer - SME
UNIX/LINUX Engineer - SME
Job Description<br><br>We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer oriented UNIX/LINUX Engineer - SME to join our team in Washington, DC to begin an exciting and challenging career wi...
Senior Java Developer
Senior Java Developer
Job Description<br><br>We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer oriented Senior Java Developer to join our team in Alexandria, VA to begin an exciting and challenging career with U...
Senior Java Developer
Senior Java Developer
Job Description<br><br>We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer oriented Senior Java Developer to join our team in Alexandria, VA to begin an exciting and challenging career with U...
Systems Engineer Advisor
Systems Engineer Advisor
Job Description<br><br>Contract: I2TS 3<br><br>Position:Sr. Principal Engineer, Systems - Systems Engineer (L4)<br><br>Location: Fort Belvoir, VA<br><br>General Summary:<br><br>GDIT is seeking cand...
Systems Engineer Advisor
Systems Engineer Advisor
Job Description<br><br>Contract: I2TS 3<br><br>Position:Sr. Principal Engineer, Systems - Systems Engineer (L4)<br><br>Location: Fort Belvoir, VA<br><br>General Summary:<br><br>GDIT is seeking cand...

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Top Skills for Backend Engineers

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