Backend Software Developer Jobs in Colorado

Backend Software Developer jobs in Colorado are among the most active in the nation, concentrated in cloud infrastructure, fintech, aerospace software, and enterprise SaaS, with openings at every level from junior to staff engineer. Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs account for the bulk of hiring, anchored by employers like Lockheed Martin, Charles Schwab, and Palantir, which have maintained significant engineering operations in the state for years. The strongest demand is in API development, distributed systems, and cloud-native backend work, particularly in Go, Python, and Java. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerWorldpay
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring5
Work type40% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Worldpay
Senior Software Engineer - Backend (.Net)
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Senior Software Engineer - Backend (.Net)
Worldpay
Denver, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$114k - $172k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Worldpay
Senior Backend Software Engineer - Java
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Senior Backend Software Engineer - Java
Worldpay
Denver, Colorado
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$114k - $172k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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LMI
Back End Software Developer - Clearance Required
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LMI
Added 3w ago
Back End Software Developer - Clearance Required
LMI
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$101k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Pratt & Whitney
SAP S/4 ABAP Backend Developer (Remote)
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SAP S/4 ABAP Backend Developer (Remote)
Pratt & Whitney
Denver, Colorado
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$87k - $165k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Backend Software Developer Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
6 jobs
Aurora
1 job
Boulder
1 job
Englewood
1 job
Colorado Springs
1 job

Backend Software Developer Job Market in Colorado

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

Who's Hiring

Worldpay
Worldpay2 open roles
LMI
LMI1 open role
Leidos
Leidos1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in backend software developer jobs across Colorado.

  • 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 or GraphQL APIs at production scale
  • Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
  • Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes

Backend Software Developer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a backend software developer in Colorado?

Backend software development has no state-issued license or registration requirement in Colorado, so the path runs through education and demonstrated skill. Most employers in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs hire candidates with a bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering, though graduates of accredited Colorado coding bootcamps or community college programs are competitive for junior roles when they can show a strong portfolio of backend projects and working knowledge of cloud infrastructure.

How much do backend software developers make in Colorado?

Backend software developers in Colorado earn a median of about $138,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,480 for the lowest 10% to over $213,010 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire backend software developers in Colorado?

Colorado backend software developer roles are posted by Worldpay, LMI, and Leidos and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's mix of aerospace, fintech, and cloud technology companies creates consistent backend hiring across both large enterprise employers and well-funded mid-size software firms headquartered along the Front Range.

Which Colorado cities have the most backend software developer jobs?

Denver, Aurora, and Boulder have the most backend software developer openings in Colorado. Denver drives the largest share of demand through its dense concentration of fintech, cloud SaaS, and enterprise software companies, while Boulder's startup and research technology ecosystem sustains strong hiring independently, and Colorado Springs benefits from the large defense and aerospace contractors based there, including several with dedicated software engineering divisions.

Are there remote backend software developer jobs in Colorado?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 80% of backend software developer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally the work translates to distributed teams. Roles focused on API development, microservices, and cloud infrastructure are the most consistently offered as fully remote, since they require no physical presence and are already built around asynchronous collaboration tools.

How can I get hired as a backend software developer in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a junior or associate software engineer role, and Colorado's Front Range technology sector hires for these regularly. Large Colorado employers like Lockheed Martin and Charles Schwab run structured new-graduate and early-career programs, and Boulder's startup community frequently takes on junior backend developers willing to work across the stack. Building a portfolio with deployed APIs or open-source backend contributions, combined with a relevant degree or bootcamp credential, gives candidates a clear edge over applicants without demonstrable project work.

Where can I find and apply to backend software developer jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to backend software developer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across the state's major hiring markets. Find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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