Back-End Engineer Jobs
Back-End Engineer jobs are open across fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, and enterprise software, from new-grad to staff and principal level, with specializations in API development, distributed systems, and database architecture. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Software Engineer I (SWE-1)
Location: Laurel, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Onsite (No Telework)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Software Engineer I (SWE-1) to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of mission-critical software applications in a secure environment. This role is ideal for a software engineer with experience in Java and .NET development who enjoys working across multiple operating systems, building containerized applications, and contributing throughout the software development lifecycle.
The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop scalable software solutions, support application deployment, and implement modern development practices using Git, Docker, and CI/CD technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications supporting mission-critical systems.
- Develop backend and web-based applications using Java and C#/.NET technologies.
- Build and maintain applications using Java frameworks including Hibernate, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and Log4J.
- Develop and maintain JavaScript-based application components.
- Utilize Git and Gradle for source code management, version control, and build automation.
- Develop, test, and troubleshoot software across Linux and Windows operating systems.
- Create and maintain Bash and PowerShell scripts to automate application deployment and system administration tasks.
- Build, deploy, and maintain Docker containers and Docker Compose environments.
- Participate in software integration, testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
- Contribute to software documentation, configuration management, and code reviews.
- Follow established software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with software engineers, system administrators, and project stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Four (4) additional years of software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Experience
- Seven (7) years of software engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Required Technical Skills
- Strong experience programming with:
- Java
- C#/.NET
- JavaScript
- Experience using Java frameworks including:
- Spring Boot
- Spring MVC
- Hibernate
- Log4J
- Experience with version control and development tools including:
- Git
- Gradle
- Experience developing across multiple operating systems:
- Linux (Bash scripting, RPM packaging)
- Windows (PowerShell scripting)
- Experience working with Docker, including:
- Building and running container images
- Creating Dockerfiles
- Using Docker Compose
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing modern web applications.
- Experience working with MySQL databases.
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
- Familiarity with GitHub Packages.
- Experience packaging software for Windows environments (MSI, portable ZIP, or similar deployment methods).
- Familiarity with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
- Understanding of PKI infrastructure and X.509 certificates.
- Experience developing and maintaining unit tests.
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Experience working within Agile software development environments.
Technical Environment
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Spring MVC
- Hibernate
- Log4J
- C#/.NET
- JavaScript
- Git
- Gradle
- Docker
- Docker Compose
- Linux
- Bash
- Windows
- PowerShell
- MySQL (preferred)
- GitHub Actions (preferred)
- GitHub Packages
- PKI
- X.509 Certificates
- Windows WSL
Preferred Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting and debugging abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Commitment to producing secure, high-quality, and maintainable software.
Why Join Us?
This opportunity allows you to contribute to mission-critical software development supporting secure government programs. You'll work alongside experienced engineers using modern development frameworks, containerization technologies, and DevSecOps practices while building scalable, secure applications that make a meaningful impact.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in Back-End engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in one or more server-side languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js
- Experience designing and maintaining RESTful or GraphQL APIs at production scale
- Hands-on knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure and related services
- Understanding of containerization and orchestration tools including Docker and Kubernetes
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Back-End Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the stack
Back-end job listings are often filtered by specific languages and frameworks. Mirror the exact technology names from the posting, whether that's Go, Rust, or Django, so your resume clears automated screening before a human ever reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Show system design decisions in your portfolio
Hiring managers for back-end roles want to see architectural thinking, not just working code. Include a writeup or diagram explaining why you chose a specific data model, caching layer, or message queue for a past project.
Target job titles that match your seniority
Back-end roles are posted under many titles: software engineer, platform engineer, infrastructure engineer, and API engineer. Search each variation at your level so you're not missing openings that match your experience but use different terminology.
Prep for a multi-stage technical interview
Most back-end interview loops include a coding screen, a system design round, and a behavioral session. Practice designing systems under time pressure, not just solving algorithm problems, since the design round is where mid-to-senior candidates are most often filtered out.
Negotiate with competing offers in hand
Back-end engineers frequently receive multiple offers simultaneously. Use that timing deliberately. A second offer from a comparable company gives you a concrete reason to ask for a higher base or stronger equity package without sounding speculative.
Back-End Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most back-end engineers?
The companies hiring the most back-end engineers right now include TikTok, CVS Health, and Capital One, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is particularly concentrated in fintech, enterprise software, and cloud infrastructure companies.
How many back-end engineer jobs are remote?
About 64% of back-end engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible engineering disciplines. Roles focused on API development, platform engineering, and cloud infrastructure tend to offer the highest share of remote options compared to those tied to on-site hardware or data center operations.
How do you become a back-end engineer?
You become a back-end engineer by building a strong foundation in at least one server-side language, learning how databases store and retrieve data, and understanding how APIs connect systems. Build projects that involve a real database, authentication, and external integrations. Then contribute to open-source work or freelance projects to demonstrate production-level thinking to employers.
Can you get hired as a back-end engineer with little experience?
Yes, you can get hired as a back-end engineer with limited experience if your portfolio demonstrates that you can build and deploy functional server-side applications. Employers at the entry level care more about a working API project with clean code than formal credentials. Focus on roles titled junior engineer or associate software engineer, and apply to companies known for structured onboarding programs.
What does the back-end engineer interview process look like?
The back-end engineer interview process typically runs in four stages: a recruiter screen, a take-home or live coding challenge focused on algorithms and data structures, a system design session where you architect a scalable service, and a final round with cross-functional team members covering past projects and working style. Senior candidates spend more interview time on the design round than on raw coding problems.
Where can I find and apply to back-end engineer jobs?
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