ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Backend Job Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Talka AI

Senior Backend Developer

Senior Backend Developer We are looking for a talented, experienced and highly-motivated backend developer to build and maintain services at Talka, joining our engineering team in one of our Lisbon ...

Intellisoft Technologies

java backend

Bentonville, AR · On-site

$43 - $55.75/hr

Java Backend Engineer Location: Bentonville ? Hybrid onsite Type: Contract (12 months with potential to convert) Exclusive: Yes Client: Walmart Overview: Walmart is seeking two highly skilled Backend ...

SynergisticIT

Backend Developer

Frankfort, KY · On-site

The Back-end Developer will use his or her understanding of programming languages and tools to analyze current codes and industry developments, formulate more efficient processes, solve problems, and ...

Cynet Systems

Python Backend Developer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$60 - $65/hr

Python Backend Developer Pay Range: $60hr - $65hr The Python Backend Developer will be responsible for building scalable backend systems and high-performance APIs that power AI-driven platform ...

Intellisoft Technologies

Java backend

Bentonville, AR · On-site

$43 - $55.75/hr

Java Backend Engineer Location: Bentonville à Hybrid onsite Type: Contract (12 months) Exclusive: Yes Client: Walmart Overview: Walmart is seeking two highly skilled Backend Engineers to join a fast ...

Lapel, Inc

Backend Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Help define and shape backend architecture, infrastructure, and tooling decisions * Own key backend projects end-to-end, from scoping to deployment to post-launch iteration * Design and manage ...

Alphabe Insight Inc

Back-end associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

We are seeking a motivated Entry Level Back-End Associate to join our growing technical team in Chicago. This role is ideal for individuals eager to build a solid foundation in back-end development ...

Junior

Backend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

Role Description As a Backend Engineer , you'll help build and scale the systems that power our AI-driven research platform. This is a systems-level role - ideal for engineers who love thinking about ...

Limitless East Marketing

Back-end associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

We are seeking a motivated Entry Level Back-End Associate to join our growing technical team in Chicago. This role is ideal for individuals eager to build a solid foundation in back-end development ...

Career Movement

Backend Engineer

This is a hands-on role focused on building and scaling backend services, designing data pipelines, and supporting systems that handle high-throughput data in both real-time and batch environments.

ICONSTAFF

Senior Backend Engineer

Boston, MA · Remote

$160K - $240K/yr

Senior Backend Engineer Role The Opportunity As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll design and build scalable backend systems for an AI-driven data platform. You'll lead technical projects, handle ...

Made Card

Backend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

About the Role We're looking for a Backend Engineer to help build and scale the services that power the Made Card and homeowner platform. You'll contribute to the design, development, and maintenance ...

Insight Global

Back End Developer

Atlanta, GA

As a Back-end Developer - AI Agent Foundry - Automation Team you will develop and deploy microservices, REST APIs to support the Agent Foundry Data Platform. At Evergreen, we value creativity ...

Driver AI Inc.

Software Engineer - Backend

Austin, TX · Remote

Software Engineer - Backend Introduction At Driver, we're building systems that turn source code into human language. The tech stack includes a core compiler-like engine, a heavily asynchronous ...

CMP.jobs

Staff Backend Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

We need a Staff Backend Engineer with 8+ years of backend engineering experience, strong CS fundamentals, and deep knowledge of backend technologies. You should be comfortable architecting and ...

Jobsbridge

Backend Engineer

San Ramon, CA

Company Description Intelliswift Software, Inc The Backend stack engineer will be responsible for building industrial Industrial Internet (IOT) applications utilizing Client's Industrial Cloud ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsBackend Job Jobs

Backend Job information

See salary details

$5

$17

$19

How much do backend job jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for backend job in the United States is $17.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer

Pansophic Learning

Tysons Corner, VA

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

The Senior Backend Engineer designs, builds, and maintains scalable backend systems and services that power learning solutions for Pansophic Learning. This role is primarily responsible for backend development, API design, and system integrations, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability. The Backend Engineer is expected to deliver high-quality solutions in a timely manner while continuously improving backend architecture and development practices.

This role reports directly to the Software Development Manager and works closely with Software Engineers, QA/Test Engineers, and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is proactive, innovative, and able to contribute ideas that enhance current and future backend systems.

This position will work 4 days per week in office in Tysons Corner, VA.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for K-12 learning environments
  • Build and manage RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express
  • Design and implement data models using relational and NoSQL databases
  • Develop and maintain backend systems using Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems
  • Implement best practices for code management, version control, and deployment using Git
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring system stability
  • Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
  • Contribute to system architecture decisions and backend design improvements
  • Support deployment processes and maintain CI/CD workflows

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of overall software development experience
  • 5+ years of professional experience with Node.js and Express
  • Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
  • Strong experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
  • Deep understanding of backend architecture and distributed systems
  • Strong SQL skills, preferably with PostgreSQL
  • Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB)
  • Experience working with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, EC2, RDS, S3, DynamoDB, and API Gateway
  • Experience with message queue technologies and backend design patterns
  • Experience with Git version control and modern branching strategies
  • Experience working in Unix/Linux environments
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
  • Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Docker and Docker Compose
  • Familiarity with AWS CDK
  • Experience building microservices or distributed systems
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and handle multiple priorities
Additional Information:

Pansophic Learning is committed to building high-quality, scalable backend systems that support innovative education solutions. This role is ideal for an experienced backend engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about building robust, efficient systems.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

#LI-AB1