Back-End Engineer Jobs in Texas

Back-End Engineer jobs in Texas are concentrated in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, where technology and enterprise software companies maintain large engineering organizations, and demand runs from junior developers through principal engineers. Employers like Dell Technologies, AT&T, and Oracle have significant Texas engineering footprints and hire back-end engineers consistently across roles focused on distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and API development. Texas stands among the most active markets in the country for back-end talent, particularly in fintech and energy software. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles68
Top employerEY
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring13
Work type48% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Java back-end developer with Digital asset
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Java back-end developer with Digital asset
Robotics Technologies
Plano, Texas
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering

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Pharmacy Technician Back End
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Pharmacy Technician Back End
CVS Health
San Antonio, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Maintenance & Repair
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$16 - $26.21/hr
PTCB Certification
10,000+

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Senior Software Engineer, Backend
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Senior Software Engineer, Backend
News Corp
Austin, Texas
Customer Service
Customer Success
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Software Engineer Full Stack / Backend I (Full Time) - United States
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Software Engineer Full Stack / Backend I (Full Time) - United States
Cisco
Austin, Texas
Full-stack Engineering
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$85k - $157k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Back-End Developer
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Back-End Developer
BV Teck
Irving, Texas
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$115k - $165k/yr
Remote (US)
51-200

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Back-End Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Plano
6 jobs
Irving
5 jobs
Houston
4 jobs
San Antonio
3 jobs
Allen
2 jobs
Lackland AFB
2 jobs
Coppell
1 job

Back-End Engineer Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

EY4 open roles
Realtor4 open roles
Veryable3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Energy
  • Insurance
  • Manufacturing
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in Back-End engineer jobs across Texas.

  • Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js
  • Experience designing and maintaining RESTful or GraphQL APIs at production scale
  • Hands-on work with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
  • Understanding of microservices architecture, containerization with Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field

Back-End Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a back-end engineer in Texas?

Back-end engineering carries no state-issued license in Texas, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most Texas employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering, though strong candidates from bootcamps and self-taught backgrounds do get hired. Building a portfolio of server-side projects, contributing to open-source repositories, and earning cloud certifications from AWS or Google are the steps that open doors at Texas companies.

Which companies hire back-end engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring back-end engineers in Texas right now include EY, Realtor, and Veryable, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's mix of enterprise technology headquarters, energy software firms, and fast-growing fintech companies keeps back-end demand broad across company sizes and sectors.

Which Texas cities have the most back-end engineer jobs?

Austin, Dallas, and Plano have the most back-end engineer openings in Texas. Austin's concentration of tech company offices and startups drives the highest volume, while Dallas benefits from major corporate headquarters in telecom and financial services, and Houston's energy industry generates consistent demand for engineers building data and infrastructure platforms.

Are there remote back-end engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 69% of back-end engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how naturally suited the work is to distributed teams. Roles focused on API development, cloud infrastructure, and platform engineering tend to offer the most location flexibility.

How can I get hired as a back-end engineer in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior engineer role at a mid-size Texas technology or fintech company, where structured onboarding is common. Large Texas employers including Dell Technologies and Oracle run new-graduate hiring programs that accept candidates with no professional experience but strong project work. Moving laterally from a QA engineer or data analyst role is another well-traveled path. A GitHub portfolio demonstrating REST API or database work gives early-career candidates a concrete edge over those without one.

Where can I find and apply to back-end engineer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to back-end engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your skills and experience level, and apply directly to whichever positions fit.

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