Backend Engineer Jobs in Arizona
Backend Engineer jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in enterprise software, financial technology, and cloud infrastructure across experience levels from entry-level associate to senior architect. Phoenix and Scottsdale anchor most of the hiring activity, with Tempe's tech corridor adding a steady stream of openings, and employers like Intel, American Express, and GoDaddy maintaining large engineering presences in the state. The most sought-after specialties right now are distributed systems, API development, and cloud-native backend work on AWS and Azure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Completes detailed Nursing Assessments with individuals and documents pertinent information including Triage, Medical/Behavioral Health assessments, and medication administration utilizing appropriate assessment tools. Accurately record all medication brought in by individual on medication reconciliation/storage form.
- Plans individual treatment as part of the Multidisciplinary Clinical team.
- Provides education concerning Psychiatric diagnosis, treatment options, psychopharmacology, and overall health literacy to individuals, families, and all others involved in the individual's care.
- Intervenes with appropriate verbal interventions to diffuse out of control or potentially dangerous behaviors. Demonstrates ability to effectively use therapeutic option theory and technique and can describe and demonstrate their roles and responsibilities.
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Seclusion/Restraint standards, guidelines, techniques and initiates documentation and debriefing with individuals for any seclusion/restraint incidents as required.
- Accurately transcribes Provider orders and administers medications as prescribed. Attempts to have individual sign medication consent form. Performs chart checks and signs off as a second noted on medications prescribed. Draw labs and provide wound care as ordered by Providers when required.
- Completes nurse to nurse at discharge or when accepting individual from another facility.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Graduated from an accredited Nursing program
- Unrestricted active license as Registered Professional Nurse through the Arizona State Board of Nursing or hold a multistate licensure privilege
- The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company's exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
- Physical Requirements
- Safely perform physical interventions (e.g., standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, and supporting another person's weight)
- Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast-paced environment
- Work with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- At least 1 year of psychiatric, behavioral health or relevant experience
- Previous emergency room or crisis psychiatric care experience
- Familiarity with Court Ordered Treatment process
- Experience working with individuals with addiction and addiction management
- Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
- Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
- 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
- Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
- Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
- After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan
EEO Statement
Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.
Recruitment Fraud Warning
Connections Health Solutions has been made aware of individuals impersonating our recruiters and issuing fraudulent interview invitations and job offers.
Please note:
- Official communications come only from an email address ending in @connectionshs.com.
- We will never extend an offer without completing our formal interview process.
- We will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, or send money as part of the hiring process.
If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent Connections Health Solutions, please contact myRecruiter@connectionshs.com to verify its authenticity before responding.
Earn More with Shift Differentials
Maximize your earnings with additional hourly pay:
- +$2/hr -> Monday-Thursday Nights
- +$6/hr -> Friday-Sunday Nights
- +$2/hr -> Saturday-Sunday Days
- Completes detailed Nursing Assessments with individuals and documents pertinent information including Triage, Medical/Behavioral Health assessments, and medication administration utilizing appropriate assessment tools. Accurately record all medication brought in by individual on medication reconciliation/storage form.
- Plans individual treatment as part of the Multidisciplinary Clinical team.
- Provides education concerning Psychiatric diagnosis, treatment options, psychopharmacology, and overall health literacy to individuals, families, and all others involved in the individual's care.
- Intervenes with appropriate verbal interventions to diffuse out of control or potentially dangerous behaviors. Demonstrates ability to effectively use therapeutic option theory and technique and can describe and demonstrate their roles and responsibilities.
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Seclusion/Restraint standards, guidelines, techniques and initiates documentation and debriefing with individuals for any seclusion/restraint incidents as required.
- Accurately transcribes Provider orders and administers medications as prescribed. Attempts to have individual sign medication consent form. Performs chart checks and signs off as a second noted on medications prescribed. Draw labs and provide wound care as ordered by Providers when required.
- Completes nurse to nurse at discharge or when accepting individual from another facility.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Graduated from an accredited Nursing program
- Unrestricted active license as Registered Professional Nurse through the Arizona State Board of Nursing or hold a multistate licensure privilege
- The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company's exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
- Physical Requirements
- Safely perform physical interventions (e.g., standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, and supporting another person's weight)
- Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast-paced environment
- Work with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- At least 1 year of psychiatric, behavioral health or relevant experience
- Previous emergency room or crisis psychiatric care experience
- Familiarity with Court Ordered Treatment process
- Experience working with individuals with addiction and addiction management
- Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
- Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
- 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
- Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
- Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
- After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan
EEO Statement
Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.
Recruitment Fraud Warning
Connections Health Solutions has been made aware of individuals impersonating our recruiters and issuing fraudulent interview invitations and job offers.
Please note:
- Official communications come only from an email address ending in @connectionshs.com.
- We will never extend an offer without completing our formal interview process.
- We will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, or send money as part of the hiring process.
If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent Connections Health Solutions, please contact myRecruiter@connectionshs.com to verify its authenticity before responding.
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Backend Engineer Job Market in Arizona
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- Technology & Software
- Insurance
- Banking & Financial Services
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in backend engineer jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js
- Experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
- Hands-on work with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS or Azure, and containerization tools like Docker
- Strong understanding of version control workflows using Git in a collaborative team environment
Backend Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a backend engineer in Arizona?
Backend engineering has no state-issued license in Arizona, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most Arizona employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, though graduates from accredited Arizona programs at ASU, University of Arizona, or NAU are well represented in the local market. A portfolio of projects, contributions to open-source work, or completed internships at Arizona tech firms can substitute for formal credentials in many cases.
How much do backend engineers make in Arizona?
Backend engineers in Arizona earn a median of about $129,690 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,740 for the lowest 10% to over $178,500 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire backend engineers in Arizona?
Employers hiring backend engineers in Arizona right now include Connections Health Solutions, Refresco, and Intel Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's financial technology sector and the large enterprise tech campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale consistently produce the most sustained backend hiring volume in the state.
Which Arizona cities have the most backend engineer jobs?
Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale account for the largest share of backend engineer openings in Arizona. Phoenix drives the bulk of demand through its concentration of fintech firms, cloud infrastructure companies, and major enterprise technology campuses, while Scottsdale and Tempe add to that core through a dense cluster of software startups and the technology divisions of financial services companies headquartered in those corridors.
Are there remote backend engineer jobs in Arizona?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 60% of backend engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how naturally the work translates to distributed teams. Roles focused on API development, cloud infrastructure, and platform engineering tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to on-site security requirements or hardware integration are more likely to require a physical presence.
How can I get hired as a backend engineer in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or new-graduate associate program at one of Arizona's larger engineering employers. Intel, American Express, and GoDaddy all run structured new-grad and early-career programs out of their Arizona campuses that bring in candidates without professional experience. Building a GitHub portfolio with backend projects, earning an AWS Cloud Practitioner credential, or moving laterally from a QA engineer or junior data analyst role are the concrete steps that consistently open doors in the Arizona market.
Where can I find and apply to backend engineer jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to backend engineer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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