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Backend Engineer Jobs in the UK & EU
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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TL;DR: We're looking for exceptional builders who help us design and ship the foundational infrastructure that lets Conduct scale to the wor…
Als IT-Dienstleister treiben wir die Digitalisierung des öffentlichen Sektors voran und schaffen echten Mehrwert für Millionen Menschen in D…
Breathment is a Munich-based digital health startup. We digitize pulmonary rehabilitation for people living with chronic respiratory disease…
Software Engineer, Backend
Adaptyv is building an automated lab that lets AI agents run biology experiments. We're entering the era of agentic science where AI models…
Join us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation and growth drive everything we do. Our Engineering…
Founding Backend Engineer(Go)
At TechBiz Global, we are providing recruitment service to our TOP clients from our portfolio. We are currently seeking a Founding Backend E…
Backend Engineer - Senior
Our missionBounti is building the AI-native infrastructure layer for frontline teams, spanning training, audits, and autonomous operations.…
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Unser Mandant entwickelt innovative Decision-Intelligence-Software für datengestützte Entscheidungen und komplexe betriebliche Abläufe. Das…
Backend Engineering Team Lead
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Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d)
Actimi is a medtech company, we build and deploy a digital health platform for realtime and on-demand data from wearables and medical device…
Job Description We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our Shared Services team and help shape the technical direction of…
Senior Backend Engineer
Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry? We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we have grown into the world’s la…
Werde Teil von PartSpace und gestalte mit uns die Zukunft der Bauteilbeschaffung! PartSpace ist ein wachstumsstarkes, innovatives Tech-U…
Software Engineer (Java Backend)
About ARQARQ is one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the world. Our mission is to redefine how people interact with money across borders,…
What we look for:You build the production backbone that enables our Forward Deployed AI Engineers (FDEs) to turn agentic workflows into secu…
<h2><strong>About the Team</strong></h2> <p>The Core BI team at DoorDash builds and operates the services, integrations and automation that…
Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital FinanceAt Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revoluti…
Camunda is the enterprise platform for agentic orchestration, enabling organizations to coordinate AI agents, people, and systems across com…
Camunda is the enterprise platform for agentic orchestration, enabling organizations to coordinate AI agents, people, and systems across com…
The Subscriptions Mission team focuses on building the systems and experiences that help Spotify acquire, convert, and retain subscribers ar…
Java Backend Developer (m/w/d)
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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?
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