Mid Level Backend Software Engineer Jobs

Mid level backend software engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own features and services end to end, make architectural decisions with limited oversight, and bring junior teammates up to speed. Remote and hybrid roles are common, with openings concentrated across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance and employers like TikTok, Rippling, and Databricks hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles61
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTikTok
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Java Backend Developer
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Java Backend Developer
SIMARN Solutions
Plano, Texas
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$40 - $45/hr
On-Site
None

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Senior, Backend Software Engineering - Tax Transformation
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Senior, Backend Software Engineering - Tax Transformation
Deloitte
New Orleans, Louisiana
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$96k - $195k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Software Development Engineer II, AWS WorkSpaces, AWS WorkSpaces Control Plane Backend
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Software Development Engineer II, AWS WorkSpaces, AWS WorkSpaces Control Plane Backend
Amazon.com
Sunnyvale, California
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$144k - $194k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Back End Engineer
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Senior Back End Engineer
ALTRUIST
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Backend Engineering
$200k - $240k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
11-50

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Sr Software Engineer - Backend (Java)
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Sr Software Engineer - Backend (Java)
PayPal
Scottsdale, Arizona
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$124k - $184k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Mid Level Backend Software Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

TikTok6 open roles
Rippling4 open roles
Databricks4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software36
  • Banking & Financial Services5
  • Insurance4
  • Sports & Recreation2
  • Hospitality & Tourism2

Mid Level Backend Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level backend software engineer job?

Position your experience around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you drove technical decisions, resolved production issues independently, or delivered a feature from design to deployment. Applications that show measurable impact, such as reducing latency or improving reliability, stand out at this level. Tailor your resume to the stack the employer uses and emphasize depth in one or two core areas rather than breadth alone.

Which companies hire mid level backend software engineers?

Companies hiring mid level backend software engineers right now include TikTok, Rippling, and Databricks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including high-growth startups scaling their engineering teams, established technology companies building new product lines, and large enterprises modernizing legacy systems.

Are there remote mid level backend software engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid roles are a significant part of the market at this level. About 20% of mid level backend software engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed engineering teams have become across industries. Searching by location flexibility on Migrate Mate lets you filter to fully remote or hybrid arrangements quickly.

How do I move up to a mid level backend software engineer role?

Moving from entry level to mid level comes down to deepening your technical ownership over time. Focus on completing projects with less guidance, debugging and resolving issues independently, and learning how your code affects the broader system. Contributing to code reviews, picking up on-call responsibilities, and shipping features that required you to make real design tradeoffs are the clearest signals that you are ready for mid level expectations.

Which industries hire the most mid level backend software engineers?

Mid Level backend software engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they depend heavily on scalable, reliable backend infrastructure to support their core products, transaction volume, and data pipelines.