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Backend Developer jobs

Live backend developer openings from company career pages and remote boards. Apply at the source. What the role pays, across markets and seniority: backend developer salary.

What 1,038 postings say

179 added in the last 7 days

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Entry252—
Untagged (mid)47645$60k–$158k
Senior / lead53768$83k–$190k

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Quick answers

How many backend developer jobs are open right now?

Right now there are 1,038 backend developer openings on our board, and 179 of them arrived in the last seven days. 388 of them are fully remote (remote backend developer jobs). The board refreshes every night, so the count moves with the market.

How much do backend developer jobs pay?

115 of the 1,038 openings state a salary. Across those, the middle half of posted pay runs from $69k to $183k a year. We only count postings that state pay, so this is what employers are advertising today, not an estimate. For the fuller picture by seniority and market, see the backend developer salary page.

What skills do backend developer postings ask for?

The three skills backend developer postings name most often are REST APIs (45% of postings), Java (42%) and SQL (39%). Those percentages are simply how many of the postings we read mention each one, so you can see which are near-universal and which are nice to have. Every skill, defined: the glossary.

Can I move into backend developer work from an adjacent role?

Yes, and we can tell you from where. 2 measured routes lead into backend developer work. The closest is from software engineer: a typical software engineer profile already covers 72% of what backend developer postings ask for, and the route page lists the exact skills that make up the rest.

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