Senior Level Back End Developer Jobs

Senior level back end developer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of system architecture, technical direction, and the execution of complex, high-stakes infrastructure across distributed teams. Roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Electronics & Hardware, with a 32% remote and hybrid share, and employers like Capital One, Citi, and Titan Technologies hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCapital One
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type68% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Capital One
Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Back End (Python, Java, Spark)
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Capital One
Added 5d ago
Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Back End (Python, Java, Spark)
Capital One
Richmond, Virginia
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$209k - $239k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Quanata
Senior Back End Engineer
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Quanata
Added 1w ago
Senior Back End Engineer
Quanata
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
$195k - $280k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
201-500

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DRISHTICON Inc
Backend Developer
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DRISHTICON Inc
Added 1w ago
Backend Developer
DRISHTICON Inc
Pleasanton, California
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
Database Administration (DBA)
DevOps
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Tech Genius inc
Java Backend Developer
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Tech Genius inc
Added 1w ago
Java Backend Developer
Tech Genius inc
Phoenix, Arizona
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$40 - $43/hr
On-Site
None

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Freedom Technology Solutions Group, LLC
Backend Developer
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Freedom Technology Solutions Group, LLC
Added 1w ago
Backend Developer
Freedom Technology Solutions Group, LLC
St Louis, Missouri
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
DevOps
On-Site
None

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Senior Level Back End Developer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Capital One
Capital One4 open roles
Citi
Citi2 open roles
Titan Technologies
Titan Technologies2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software18
  • Banking & Financial Services4
  • Electronics & Hardware2
  • Construction & Real Estate2
  • Investment & Asset Management2

Senior Level Back End Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level back end developer job?

Employers hiring at the senior level look for engineers who can own systems end to end, not just implement tickets. Demonstrating that you have designed APIs, led migrations, set architectural standards, or mentored junior developers puts you ahead. Strong candidates show how their decisions improved reliability, reduced latency, or scaled a product, and can speak clearly about tradeoffs they made and why.

Which companies hire senior level back end developers?

Companies hiring senior level back end developers right now include Capital One, Citi, and Titan Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including high-growth startups scaling their infrastructure, established enterprises modernizing legacy systems, and technology-forward companies building platform capabilities.

Are there remote senior level back end developer jobs?

Yes, remote availability is strong at this level. About 32% of senior level back end developer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many engineering organizations have built distributed teams around experienced back end engineers who can work autonomously and lead asynchronously across time zones.

What makes a back end developer role senior level?

Senior level back end developer roles are distinguished by scope, ownership, and influence. Engineers at this level are expected to design systems rather than just build features, make architectural decisions with long-term consequences, and set technical standards for the team. Mentoring mid-level and junior developers and participating in hiring or code review processes are also common expectations at the senior stage.

Which industries hire the most senior level back end developers?

Senior level back end developer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate data-intensive, high-availability systems where experienced back end engineers are critical to scaling, security, and sustained product performance.