Cambridge, MA · On-site
$83 - $110/hr
Contract Cambridge, MA (Hybrid) $60-80/hr About the role The Contract Backend Engineer will help scale platform infrastructure during a critical growth phase. This engagement requires an experienced ...
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Cambridge, MA · On-site
$83 - $110/hr
Contract Cambridge, MA (Hybrid) $60-80/hr About the role The Contract Backend Engineer will help scale platform infrastructure during a critical growth phase. This engagement requires an experienced ...
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Somerville, MA · On-site
$180 - $200/hr
Staff Backend Engineer Boston, MA (Hybrid) About Bedrock Talent At Bedrock Talent, we're ... Their platform combines cutting-edge machine learning with developer-first infrastructure to power ...
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Somerville, MA · On-site
$180 - $200/hr
Staff Backend Engineer Boston, MA (Hybrid) About Bedrock Talent At Bedrock Talent, we're ... Their platform combines cutting-edge machine learning with developer-first infrastructure to power ...
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Boston, MA · On-site
$170 - $180/hr
The Role We are looking for aSenior Backend & DevOps Engineer (Infrastructure/Data)to own our AI underwriting engine and data pipelines (≈60% time Python/Django + DAG orchestration) while leading ...
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Boston, MA · On-site
$170 - $180/hr
The Role We are looking for aSenior Backend & DevOps Engineer (Infrastructure/Data)to own our AI underwriting engine and data pipelines (≈60% time Python/Django + DAG orchestration) while leading ...
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Boston, MA · On-site
Senior Back-End Engineer Location: Cambridge, MA | In-Person About us We are a Seed Stage Generative AI startup based in Cambridge, MA. Our mission is to automate custom software creation and unlock ...
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Boston, MA · On-site
Senior Back-End Engineer Location: Cambridge, MA | In-Person About us We are a Seed Stage Generative AI startup based in Cambridge, MA. Our mission is to automate custom software creation and unlock ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$180 - $200/hr
Staff Backend Engineer Boston, MA (Hybrid) About Bedrock Talent At Bedrock Talent, we're ... Their platform combines cutting-edge machine learning with developer-first infrastructure to power ...
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Boston, MA · On-site
$180 - $200/hr
Staff Backend Engineer Boston, MA (Hybrid) About Bedrock Talent At Bedrock Talent, we're ... Their platform combines cutting-edge machine learning with developer-first infrastructure to power ...
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Burlington, MA · On-site
Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers/architects, we have them all. Experience writing high-quality, high-performance, maintainable Java, and ...
Burlington, MA · On-site
Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers/architects, we have them all. Experience writing high-quality, high-performance, maintainable Java, and ...
Boston, MA · On-site
Senior Back-End Engineer Location: Cambridge, MA | In-Person About us We are a Seed Stage Generative AI startup based in Cambridge, MA. Our mission is to automate custom software creation and unlock ...
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Boston, MA · On-site
Senior Back-End Engineer Location: Cambridge, MA | In-Person About us We are a Seed Stage Generative AI startup based in Cambridge, MA. Our mission is to automate custom software creation and unlock ...
Boston, MA · On-site
Senior Back-End Engineer Location: Cambridge, MA | In-Person About us We are a Seed Stage Generative AI startup based in Cambridge, MA. Our mission is to automate custom software creation and unlock ...
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Boston, MA · On-site
Senior Back-End Engineer Location: Cambridge, MA | In-Person About us We are a Seed Stage Generative AI startup based in Cambridge, MA. Our mission is to automate custom software creation and unlock ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$130 - $180/hr
Position Overview As a Staff Software Engineer (Backend), you will set the technical direction for our backend platform and drive the systems that power an AI‑native product at scale. This is a ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$130 - $180/hr
Position Overview As a Staff Software Engineer (Backend), you will set the technical direction for our backend platform and drive the systems that power an AI‑native product at scale. This is a ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$59.25 - $78.25/hr
Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers/architects, we have them all. GC can apply Responsibilities: 5+ years of experience working as an Oracle ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$59.25 - $78.25/hr
Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers/architects, we have them all. GC can apply Responsibilities: 5+ years of experience working as an Oracle ...
Position Overview As Staff Software Engineer (Backend) , you will set the technical direction for our backend platform and drive the systems that power an AI-native product at scale. This is a hands ...
Position Overview As Staff Software Engineer (Backend) , you will set the technical direction for our backend platform and drive the systems that power an AI-native product at scale. This is a hands ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$65 - $95/hr
Entry Level Boston, MA · Bedford, MA · Springfield, NJ $65-95k/year About the role As a Junior Backend Engineer, the candidate will work alongside senior engineers to design, build, and maintain ...
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Boston, MA · On-site
$65 - $95/hr
Entry Level Boston, MA · Bedford, MA · Springfield, NJ $65-95k/year About the role As a Junior Backend Engineer, the candidate will work alongside senior engineers to design, build, and maintain ...
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Boston, MA · On-site
$59.25 - $78.25/hr
Max Salary Not Mentioned Employment Type Direct Jobs (Full Time) Domain Any Description GC can apply Responsibilities: 5+ years of experience working as an Oracle database developer (Oracle Database ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$59.25 - $78.25/hr
Max Salary Not Mentioned Employment Type Direct Jobs (Full Time) Domain Any Description GC can apply Responsibilities: 5+ years of experience working as an Oracle database developer (Oracle Database ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$60 - $65/hr
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Backend Developer to join a high-performing digital engineering team focused on building and enhancing customer-facing web applications. This is an ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$60 - $65/hr
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Backend Developer to join a high-performing digital engineering team focused on building and enhancing customer-facing web applications. This is an ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$120 - $180/hr
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Backend Developer to join a high-performing digital engineering team focused on building and enhancing customer-facing web applications. This is an ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$120 - $180/hr
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Backend Developer to join a high-performing digital engineering team focused on building and enhancing customer-facing web applications. This is an ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$150 - $190/hr
Looking for a skilled Engineering Manager to join our engineering team, with a focus on leading backend development while collaborating closely with frontend engineers. The ideal candidate will ...
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Boston, MA · On-site
$150 - $190/hr
Looking for a skilled Engineering Manager to join our engineering team, with a focus on leading backend development while collaborating closely with frontend engineers. The ideal candidate will ...
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A technology-led insurance provider is seeking a backend engineer to design, implement, and optimize services focused on AI workflows. You will integrate ML models into production systems and ...
A technology-led insurance provider is seeking a backend engineer to design, implement, and optimize services focused on AI workflows. You will integrate ML models into production systems and ...
Natick, MA · On-site
$90K - $105K/yr
We are seeking an aspiring Backend Software Engineer to join our Product Development Team at Delsys. You'll help build the core infrastructure behind our signal acquisition and processing software ...
Natick, MA · On-site
$90K - $105K/yr
We are seeking an aspiring Backend Software Engineer to join our Product Development Team at Delsys. You'll help build the core infrastructure behind our signal acquisition and processing software ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$170 - $185/hr
Looking for a skilled Engineering Manager to join our engineering team, with a focus on leading backend development while collaborating closely with frontend engineers. The ideal candidate will ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$170 - $185/hr
Looking for a skilled Engineering Manager to join our engineering team, with a focus on leading backend development while collaborating closely with frontend engineers. The ideal candidate will ...
Danvers, MA · On-site
$55.75 - $76.50/hr
A leading medical technology company is seeking a Senior DevOps / Embedded Software Engineer for a contract opportunity in Danvers, MA. This is a 3-day onsite role supporting CI/CD, embedded software ...
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Danvers, MA · On-site
$55.75 - $76.50/hr
A leading medical technology company is seeking a Senior DevOps / Embedded Software Engineer for a contract opportunity in Danvers, MA. This is a 3-day onsite role supporting CI/CD, embedded software ...
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A back end developer is a computer science professional who specializes in functionality that takes place on the server side or backend. As a back end developer, you write code to create software that solves a business need. Your responsibilities are to research the needs of either your employer, or a particular industry, find a problem, and create a software solution. A back end developer differs from a traditional web developer, or front end developer, in that back-end software may not have a user interface or even have exposure to the web.
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| Primary Focus | Server-side logic, databases, APIs | User interface, website layout, client-side scripting |
| Skills & Technologies | Languages like Java, Python, Ruby; databases; server management | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, frameworks like React or Angular |
| Work Environment | Backend systems, server environments, cloud platforms | Design tools, browser testing, UI/UX design |
| Common Certifications | Certified Web Developer, AWS Certified Developer | Certified Front End Developer, UI/UX certifications |
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Contract Cambridge, MA (Hybrid) $60-80/hr
About the roleThe Contract Backend Engineer will help scale platform infrastructure during a critical growth phase. This engagement requires an experienced engineer who can assess existing systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions that support 10x growth over the next year.The role involves building core services, integrating third-party APIs, and establishing patterns that the team can build on long-term. The ideal candidate is comfortable working autonomously, can ramp up quickly on unfamiliar codebases, and communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is an opportunity to make a significant architectural impact in a short timeframe.
What you'll doJob details and compensation are subject to change.
