Backend Engineer Jobs in Texas
Backend Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand from entry-level to principal engineer concentrated in the technology, financial services, energy, and defense sectors. Austin, Dallas, and Houston lead the hiring, anchored by employers like Dell Technologies, American Airlines, and JPMorgan Chase, all of which maintain large Texas engineering teams. The most sought-after specialties include cloud-native development, distributed systems, and API design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are seeking a hands-on Lead Backend Engineer to lead the modernization of our enterprise data and integration platform.
Our SQL Server database serves as the organization's source of truth and supports multiple internal business applications, reporting solutions, and operational processes. As we evaluate future CRM platforms, modern reporting capabilities, automation initiatives, and AI-enabled solutions, we need a technical leader who can build the foundation that allows these systems to interact with our data securely and consistently.
This role will be responsible for designing and implementing a service and API layer around our core database, establishing integration standards, improving security and governance, and introducing modern software engineering practices.
This is a highly technical, hands-on position. The successful candidate will be expected to design solutions, write production code, establish development standards, and lead the implementation of a long-term modernization strategy.
Essential Job Functions
Data & Integration Platform
- Design and implement APIs and services that provide secure access to enterprise data.
- Create integration patterns that support current and future business applications.
- Develop a strategy for reducing direct database dependencies while preserving the database as the organization's source of truth.
- Establish service-based access patterns for internal applications, reporting platforms, CRM systems, and future AI initiatives.
Software Development
- Design, develop, test, and maintain production backend applications and APIs.
- Create reusable frameworks, shared services, and integration components.
- Perform code reviews and establish coding standards.
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Architecture & Technical Leadership
- Define API standards, security models, and integration best practices.
- Evaluate current systems and recommend modernization opportunities.
- Guide technical decisions related to data access, application integration, and platform evolution.
- Create technical documentation and architecture standards.
Quality & Engineering Practices
- Implement unit testing frameworks and testing standards.
- Establish code quality expectations and development workflows.
- Introduce CI/CD practices and deployment automation where appropriate.
- Promote maintainable, testable, and supportable software development practices.
Reporting, CRM & AI Readiness
- Support the organization's transition from legacy reporting solutions to modern reporting and analytics platforms.
- Create integration patterns that support future CRM initiatives.
- Enable future AI and automation capabilities through secure, governed APIs and services.
Qualifications
- Strong experience with .NET development and backend application design.
- Strong SQL Server and database integration experience.
- Experience designing and building REST APIs and service-based architectures.
- Experience working with legacy application environments and modernization efforts.
- Experience implementing automated testing and software quality practices.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to independently drive technical initiatives from concept through implementation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with enterprise application integration.
- Experience with authentication, authorization, and API security.
- Experience with reporting platforms such as SSRS, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Experience supporting CRM implementations and integrations.
- Experience with CI/CD platforms and deployment automation.
- Experience enabling AI, automation, or data-driven initiatives through API-based architectures.
Education and Experience
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with programming experience required.
- 8+ years of software development experience.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Regular use of hands and fingers and repetition of the same movements. Must be able to see, hear and communicate clearly to answer phones. Occasional lifting of 10 lbs. Works with and around products associated with firearms.
We are seeking a hands-on Lead Backend Engineer to lead the modernization of our enterprise data and integration platform.
Our SQL Server database serves as the organization's source of truth and supports multiple internal business applications, reporting solutions, and operational processes. As we evaluate future CRM platforms, modern reporting capabilities, automation initiatives, and AI-enabled solutions, we need a technical leader who can build the foundation that allows these systems to interact with our data securely and consistently.
This role will be responsible for designing and implementing a service and API layer around our core database, establishing integration standards, improving security and governance, and introducing modern software engineering practices.
This is a highly technical, hands-on position. The successful candidate will be expected to design solutions, write production code, establish development standards, and lead the implementation of a long-term modernization strategy.
Essential Job Functions
Data & Integration Platform
- Design and implement APIs and services that provide secure access to enterprise data.
- Create integration patterns that support current and future business applications.
- Develop a strategy for reducing direct database dependencies while preserving the database as the organization's source of truth.
- Establish service-based access patterns for internal applications, reporting platforms, CRM systems, and future AI initiatives.
Software Development
- Design, develop, test, and maintain production backend applications and APIs.
- Create reusable frameworks, shared services, and integration components.
- Perform code reviews and establish coding standards.
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Architecture & Technical Leadership
- Define API standards, security models, and integration best practices.
- Evaluate current systems and recommend modernization opportunities.
- Guide technical decisions related to data access, application integration, and platform evolution.
- Create technical documentation and architecture standards.
Quality & Engineering Practices
- Implement unit testing frameworks and testing standards.
- Establish code quality expectations and development workflows.
- Introduce CI/CD practices and deployment automation where appropriate.
- Promote maintainable, testable, and supportable software development practices.
Reporting, CRM & AI Readiness
- Support the organization's transition from legacy reporting solutions to modern reporting and analytics platforms.
- Create integration patterns that support future CRM initiatives.
- Enable future AI and automation capabilities through secure, governed APIs and services.
Qualifications
- Strong experience with .NET development and backend application design.
- Strong SQL Server and database integration experience.
- Experience designing and building REST APIs and service-based architectures.
- Experience working with legacy application environments and modernization efforts.
- Experience implementing automated testing and software quality practices.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to independently drive technical initiatives from concept through implementation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with enterprise application integration.
- Experience with authentication, authorization, and API security.
- Experience with reporting platforms such as SSRS, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Experience supporting CRM implementations and integrations.
- Experience with CI/CD platforms and deployment automation.
- Experience enabling AI, automation, or data-driven initiatives through API-based architectures.
Education and Experience
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with programming experience required.
- 8+ years of software development experience.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Regular use of hands and fingers and repetition of the same movements. Must be able to see, hear and communicate clearly to answer phones. Occasional lifting of 10 lbs. Works with and around products associated with firearms.
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Backend Engineer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Apple169
- Goldman Sachs41
- Photon32
- NVIDIA28
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)27
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software441
- Electronics & Hardware198
- Banking & Financial Services90
- Investment & Asset Management75
- Consulting & Professional Services73
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in backend engineer jobs across Texas.
- Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js
- Experience designing and maintaining RESTful or GraphQL APIs at production scale
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS or Azure, widely used by Texas employers
- Ability to work with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL and MongoDB
- Understanding of microservices architecture and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
Backend Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a backend engineer in Texas?
Backend engineering carries no state-issued license in Texas, so the path runs through education and demonstrated skill. Most employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, though strong candidates from accredited Texas coding programs and community college transfer pathways are hired regularly. Building a portfolio of shipped projects and contributing to open-source work materially improves competitiveness for early-career roles.
How much do backend engineers make in Texas?
Backend engineers in Texas earn a median of about $132,150 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,600 for the lowest 10% to over $183,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire backend engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring backend engineers in Texas right now include Apple, Goldman Sachs, and Photon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, fast-growing technology firms, and large defense and energy contractors creates consistent backend hiring across industries well beyond the traditional tech sector.
Which Texas cities have the most backend engineer jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Irving account for the majority of backend engineer openings in Texas. Austin's dense technology startup and enterprise software ecosystem drives the highest concentration, while Dallas attracts demand from financial services, telecom, and corporate headquarters, and Houston's energy sector and growing healthcare technology industry fuel its share of backend roles.
Are there remote backend engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. Backend engineering is well suited to remote work because the role centers on code, APIs, and distributed systems that require no physical presence. About 19% of backend engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how widely Texas employers have adopted flexible arrangements for engineering teams. Roles involving cloud infrastructure and internal platform development tend to be the most remote-friendly.
How can I get hired as a backend engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior engineer role that accepts recent graduates or career changers with a strong project portfolio and relevant coursework. Large Texas employers like Dell, Texas Instruments, and major Dallas and Austin financial services firms run new-grad programs that deliberately recruit candidates without professional experience. Lateral moves from QA engineering, data analyst, or IT support roles are a recognized entry route, and earning a cloud certification from AWS or Google Cloud gives early-career candidates a concrete edge in Texas interviews.
Where can I find and apply to backend engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to backend engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers hiring now. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level, preferred location, and technical stack, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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