Back End Developer Jobs in California
Back End Developer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in enterprise software, fintech, cloud infrastructure, and entertainment technology at every level from junior to staff engineer. The densest hiring is in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Google, Salesforce, and Apple maintain large engineering organizations and consistently recruit back end talent. The most in-demand specialties include distributed systems, API development, and cloud-native architecture on AWS or Google Cloud. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Omnicare is a leading provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities nationwide, supporting skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other institutional care settings. Following the sale of Omnicare by CVS Health, this role will support Omnicare and its continued operations as an independent, standalone organization. Candidates should be aware that this role will not remain within CVS Health following the transaction. The individual hired into this role will be employed by Omnicare and will contribute to shaping the future of our organization during this exciting period of growth and transformation.
Position Summary:
Looking for a career that rewards you? As a Back-End Pharmacy Technician with Omnicare, you will not only find rewarding work in your community, but a team focused on providing a supportive and innovative team environment for all members.
Day In The Life:
As an Back-End Pharmacy Technician, you will work to ensure all medication needs and regulatory standards are met for our patients. You will work in various workstations allowing you to grow your skillsets further. Our back-end team focuses on order fulfillment in our closed-door pharmacy setting, including packaging and dispensing of medication, reviewing delivery orders and bins for accuracy, and coordinating stock rotations. Additional tasks and responsibilities include:
- Rotating and working in various assigned pharmacy workstations including: Packaging, Staging, Returns, Receiving, Narcotics, IV, Ekit, Compounding, Omnicell Cycle Fill, Machine Packaging
- Receiving product deliveries, pull and stage product for distribution, rotate stock, and coordinate activities with drivers to ensure shipments are accurate and deliveries are timely
- Performing physical inventories of medication
The Team:
Omnicare, a CVS Health Company, provides care to those in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and chronic care settings.
Although Omnicare pharmacies are not open to the public, you’ll work amongst great colleagues in a supportive environment aligned with the company’s mission, allowing our customers to focus on giving their patients the best care.
Required Qualifications:
- Certification/licensed/registered pharmacy technician or as required by state law
- One (1) or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Skills/Experience, but not Required:
- Prior experience in the long-term care industry
- Prior experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
- PTCB National Certification
- Five (5) or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent experience
Education:
- Verifiable High School Diploma or GED
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$16.00 - $28.84This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/15/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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- Technology & Software
- Insurance
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in back end developer jobs across California.
- Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js
- Experience designing and maintaining RESTful or GraphQL APIs for production systems
- Hands-on work with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure
- Understanding of containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Back End Developer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a back end developer in California?
Back end development has no state-issued license in California, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most employers accept a bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering, though California's tech industry also widely recognizes coding bootcamp graduates who can show a strong project portfolio. Building experience through open-source contributions, internships, or contract work is a practical way to meet the bar California employers typically set.
How much do back end developers make in California?
Back end developers in California earn a median of about $174,410 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $105,060 for the lowest 10% to over $272,670 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire back end developers in California?
Employers hiring back end developers in California right now include ALTRUIST, Cognizant, and Also, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of enterprise software, cloud, and media companies means back end roles appear across a wide range of industries beyond traditional tech.
Which California cities have the most back end developer jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Sunnyvale have the most back end developer openings in California. San Francisco leads because of its density of enterprise software and fintech headquarters, Los Angeles draws volume from entertainment technology and e-commerce platforms, and San Diego contributes through its growing cluster of defense technology and biotech firms that rely heavily on backend infrastructure.
Are there remote back end developer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 68% of back end developer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how thoroughly this work can be done off-site. Fully remote roles are most common in API development, microservices, and cloud infrastructure, where output is measured in code rather than physical presence.
How can I get hired as a back end developer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to associate software engineer or junior developer roles at mid-size California technology companies that run structured new-grad programs, such as those commonly posted by companies headquartered in the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Adjacent roles like QA engineer, DevOps associate, or data engineer offer a lateral route in. A portfolio of deployed projects on GitHub and familiarity with one major cloud platform give early-career candidates a concrete edge in California screening processes.
Where can I find and apply to back end developer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to back end developer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly.
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