Mid Level Lead Backend Developer Jobs

Mid level lead backend developer jobs go to engineers ready to own features end to end, mentor junior teammates, and drive architectural decisions with limited oversight. Openings are predominantly remote and hybrid across Technology & Software, Hospitality & Tourism, and Sports & Recreation, with employers like Caesars Entertainment, Saxon Global, and ALTRUIST hiring at this level now.

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Open roles15
Top stateNew York
Top employerCaesars Entertainment
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type100% 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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Fullstack Backend Developer
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Fullstack Backend Developer
Capgemini
Dallas, Texas
Software Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Backend Engineering
$68k - $93k
On-Site
Bachelor's
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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Back End Engineer (All Levels)
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Back End Engineer (All Levels)
Bilt Rewards
New York, New York
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Software Engineering
$170k - $300k/yr

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Thin Films Equipment Technician Back End Nights
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Thin Films Equipment Technician Back End Nights
Wolfspeed
Marcy, New York
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
$21 - $30/hr
Associate of Applied Science

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Mid Level Lead Backend Developer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Caesars Entertainment3 open roles
Saxon Global2 open roles
ALTRUIST1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Electronics & Hardware

Mid Level Lead Backend Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level lead backend developer job?

Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you drove technical decisions, designed APIs or services independently, or mentored others through implementation. Recruiters at this level look for depth in at least one backend stack, evidence of cross-functional collaboration, and work that shipped with real impact. Tailor your resume to show scope and outcomes, not just a list of tools you used.

Which companies hire mid level lead backend developers?

Companies hiring mid level lead backend developers right now include Caesars Entertainment, Saxon Global, and ALTRUIST, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide mix of employers, including fast-growing startups building out their engineering teams, established tech companies backfilling senior pipelines, and enterprises modernizing legacy infrastructure.

Are there remote mid level lead backend developer jobs?

Yes, remote work is well established at this level. About 0% of mid level lead backend developer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer demand for experienced engineers who can operate independently without daily on-site supervision. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you see which of the current openings match your preference.

How do I move up to a mid level lead backend developer role?

The move from entry level to mid level comes from accumulated ownership. Early in your career you execute tasks assigned by others. Mid level requires that you start taking full responsibility for a feature or service, debugging production issues without hand-holding, and contributing to design discussions. Building depth in a core backend language, shipping projects that have measurable outcomes, and proactively mentoring peers are the signals that mark the transition.

Which industries hire the most mid level lead backend developers?

Mid Level lead backend developer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Hospitality & Tourism, and Sports & Recreation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they depend on scalable, reliable server-side systems and need engineers experienced enough to build and maintain them with real autonomy.