Senior Level Backend Java Developer Jobs

Senior level backend java developer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of architecture decisions, system reliability, and the technical direction of the teams and products that depend on them. Roles are available on-site, remotely, and in hybrid arrangements across Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like Citi, nSCALE, and Taskrabbit hiring at this level now.

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Top stateTexas
Top employerCiti
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type53% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Java Backend Engineer
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Java Backend Engineer
Company
New York, New York
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture

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Dot Net Back-End Developer
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Dot Net Back-End Developer
Company
Albany, New York
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
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Java Backend Developer | Berkley Heights, NJ (5 Days Onsite) | Contract W2
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Java Backend Developer | Berkley Heights, NJ (5 Days Onsite) | Contract W2
Next Gen Software Solutions
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$50 - $55/hr
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Principal Back-End Network Engineer - AI Infrastructure Operations
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Principal Back-End Network Engineer - AI Infrastructure Operations
nSCALE
Houston, Texas
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$150k - $215k/yr

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Senior Principal Back-End Network Engineer, AI Infrastructure
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Senior Principal Back-End Network Engineer, AI Infrastructure
nSCALE
San Francisco, California
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)

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Senior Level Backend Java Developer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Citi
    Citi3
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    nSCALE2
  • Taskrabbit
    Taskrabbit2
  • Eliassen
    Eliassen2
  • UST
    UST1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software13
  • Investment & Asset Management5
  • Banking & Financial Services4
  • Construction & Real Estate3
  • Staffing & Recruiting2

Senior Level Backend Java Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level backend java developer job?

Employers at this level look beyond core Java proficiency to evidence of ownership: designing distributed systems, leading production incidents, and making architectural calls that others build on. Candidates who can speak to trade-offs they have navigated, microservices or event-driven patterns they have introduced, and junior engineers they have mentored consistently stand out. A portfolio of measurable impact on system performance or team velocity carries real weight.

Which companies hire senior level backend java developers?

Companies hiring senior level backend java developers right now include Citi, nSCALE, and Taskrabbit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises modernizing legacy platforms, financial services firms with high-throughput transaction systems, and technology companies scaling cloud-native backends.

Are there remote senior level backend java developer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at the senior level. About 47% of senior level backend java developer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the strong demand for senior Java engineers who can deliver independently and collaborate across distributed teams without close supervision.

What makes a backend java developer role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. Engineers at this stage design system architecture, set coding standards, lead cross-functional delivery efforts, and mentor junior and mid-level developers. They are accountable for technical outcomes, expected to evaluate build-versus-buy decisions, and typically the escalation point when production issues arise. The work is as much about judgment and influence as it is about writing code.

Which industries hire the most senior level backend java developers?

Senior level backend java developer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to run large, long-lived Java codebases with strict reliability and compliance requirements, which creates sustained demand for engineers who can own complex systems end to end.