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Backend listings in the UK skew towards Python, Go, Java and Node — with fintech (Monzo, Wise, Revolut) and SaaS (Stripe, GoCardless, Snyk) competing hardest for senior talent. Distributed-systems experience commands a 15–25% premium. We surface roles that actually match your stack, not just the keyword "backend".
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Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest ent…
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidd…
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidd…
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidd…
Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enter…
Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enter…
Work with HelloFresh in Warsaw and its HelloTech organisation, HelloFresh’s global technology backbone with more than 1000 people, building…
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidd…
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidd…
ABOUT TIDE At Tide, we help SMEs save time and money in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related…
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Nebius:</strong></p> <p>Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI ec…
Senior Backend Engineer
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IT Backend Architect (M/W/D)
Deine AufgabenDu gestaltest die technische Architektur unserer Enterprise-Lösungen und nutzt dabei AI-driven Development als strategisches W…
At SumUp, the Global Bank team builds the core infrastructure and services that give merchants a digital bank account, helping small busines…
Die dokSAFE GmbH ist ein Leipziger Softwareunternehmen, das sich auf die Entwicklung der SaaS-Lösung ACTAPORT spezialisiert hat. Wir arbeite…
Software Engineer - eDV Cleared New Opportunity in Manchester for Backend Developers who want to work on mission-critical, operational proje…
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Software Engineer - eDV Cleared New Opportunity in Manchester for Backend Developers who want to work on mission-critical, operational proje…
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Frequently asked
What is the typical UK salary for a backend engineer?
Salary for backend engineer roles in the UK varies by employer, location and seniority. Backend listings in the UK skew towards Python, Go, Java and Node — with fintech (Monzo, Wise, Revolut) and SaaS (Stripe, GoCardless, Snyk) competing hardest for senior talent. Distributed-systems experience commands a 15–25% premium. We surface roles that actually match your stack, not just the keyword "backend". For current ranges, see the live backend engineer listings on this page — each one shows the salary band the employer has published.
What skills do backend engineer roles ask for in the UK?
Most UK backend engineer job descriptions list a combination of: Python, Go, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker. KeyStep's KeyMatch tool reads your CV and ranks every live backend engineer role against your specific skill profile, so you see which roles match and where the gaps are before you apply.
Which UK companies hire backend engineers?
Backend Engineer roles appear across UK fintech (Monzo, Wise, Stripe, Revolut), consumer scale-ups (Deliveroo, Octopus Energy, Bumble), B2B SaaS (Snyk, Onfido, GoCardless), and global tech with UK offices (Datadog, Cloudflare, MongoDB). The live listings on this page show every employer currently hiring for this role across the UK and EU.
Do I need a degree to work as a backend engineer?
Most UK backend engineer job descriptions list a degree as preferred but rarely as a hard requirement, especially at scale-ups and tech-first employers. Demonstrable skills, project work and relevant experience often weigh more heavily than the specific qualification. Big 4, banking and consulting graduate schemes do typically require a 2:1 or above.
How does KeyStep help with backend engineer applications?
KeyStep aggregates every live UK and EU backend engineer role from Adzuna, Reed, Greenhouse, Remotive and Arbeitnow, then ranks them against your CV with KeyMatch. CV Improver tunes your CV to each specific role's ATS filter — most users see a 20-40 point ATS score lift after one pass. Both tools are free.