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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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See allAbout the opportunity We are seeking a talented Senior Backend Engineer to join the Platform Engineering Domain in the Experimentation team…
About the opportunity We are seeking a talented Senior Backend Engineer to join the Platform Engineering Domain in the Experimentation team…
Backend Engineer
About the opportunity You will work in the Everyday Banking domain, within the Payments Team. This is where all payment and card transactio…
Senior Backend Engineer
About the team At SumUp, we're on a mission to bring merchants and consumers closer together and help local communities thrive. Within the…
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…
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve ope…
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve ope…
About the opportunity Join the Cards & Wallets Segment within our Everyday Banking Domain. We are committed to delivering a secure, seamles…
About the opportunity We are seeking a talented engineer to join our Customers Identity segment, responsible for developing customer identi…
We are building the best platform in the world for engineers to understand, scale, and protect their systems, applications, and teams. We op…
We're are building the best platform in the world for engineers to understand, scale, and protect their systems, applications, and teams. We…
About the opportunity We are seeking a talented engineer to join our Customers Identity segment, responsible for developing customer identi…
About The Opportunity You will work in the Financial Empowerment domain. Our goal is to empower everyone to achieve financial freedom and u…
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…
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 the opportunity We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer who is comfortable working with infrastructure to join the Platform Engineer…
Senior Backend Engineer
About the team At SumUp, we're on a mission to bring merchants and consumers closer together and help local communities thrive. Within the C…
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. Whether peo…
NexTex AI is a Berlin-based deep-tech startup building an AI-powered intelligence layer for textile manufacturing. Our platform combines ind…
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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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