Remote Back End Developer Jobs
Remote back end developer jobs are open across the U.S. in software, fintech, healthtech, and SaaS, at remote-first companies and distributed engineering teams hiring from junior to staff-level engineers. Employers hiring remotely right now include Humana, Resource Innovations, and SentiLink. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: USA
Remote Status: Fully Remote
LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) is a leader in trusted enterprise conversational AI and digital transformation. The world's leading brands use our award-winning Conversational Cloud platform to connect with millions of consumers. We power nearly a billion conversational interactions every month, providing uniquely rich data analytics and safety tools to unlock the power of conversational AI for better business outcomes. Fast Company named LivePerson the #1 Most Innovative AI Company in the world.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Engineer to design and build high-performance, scalable systems. In this role, you will develop and maintain low-latency, high-availability backend services, with a strong focus on RESTful API design and system reliability. You will play a key role in troubleshooting production issues, enhancing existing codebases, and ensuring optimal application performance.
You Will: Key Responsibilities & Impact
- Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems and deliver high-availability and performance
- Design REST-based backend services
- Debug production issues and help maintain existing code
- Development of technical specifications and documentation
- Participate in on-call rotations
- Work with Bots & Automation team in building next-generation bot runtime platform
You Have: Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 7+ years of experience building successful production software systems
- Solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithm Design
- Strong programming skills in Java springboot with good knowledge of multi-threading
- Expert-level knowledge of Databases (SQL, NoSQL) like Cassandra, MySQL
- Experience with Data Processing tools like Kafka, Airflow, Apache Spark, Hadoop
- Experience building REST APIs & debugging distributed microservice-based applications
- Experience with Git, Jenkins, and other Development tools
- Experience integrating with third-party APIs
- Experience in Kubernetes
- Experience with NodeJS & Python is a plus but not necessary
- Experience with GCP and AWS is a plus
The salary range for this role will be between $150,000 - $170,000 USD. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors, including, but not limited to your location, skills, experience, education, and/or professional certifications.
Our Benefits & Perks
We are committed to supporting the complete well-being, health, financial security, family, and professional growth of our permanent employees.
🏥 Health & Wellbeing
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive plans to support your health needs.
- Wellness Resources: Access to wellbeing resources and programs including our EAP plan.
- Health & Mental Support: Access a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing professional counseling.
💰 Financial Security & Growth
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: To help you plan for your financial future by offering both the plan and a 4% employer match (100% match on the first 3% contribution and 50% match on the next 2% contribution)
- HSA & FSA Plans: To help you plan for health related expenses on a pre-tax basis
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP): Participate and receive a discount on company shares, allowing you to directly share in LivePerson's success and growth.
- Additional Insurances: Basic and supplemental life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance coverage, legal plan, identity theft protection plan, and critical illness supplemental insurance.
- Development: Access to internal professional development resources.
👨👩👧👦 Time Away & Family Support
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): Discretionary PTO package for flexible days off with manager approval.
- Paid Public Holidays.
- Generous Parental Leave Policy: Including maternity/paternity support and fertility services.
💻 Workplace Flexibility
- Remote-First Model: This role is fully remote, offering excellent work-life balance and flexibility. We also maintain dedicated WeWork space for those who wish to meet colleagues or collaborate in person.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
As leaders in enterprise customer conversations, we celebrate diversity, empowering our team to forge impactful conversations globally. LivePerson is a place where uniqueness is embraced, growth is constant, and everyone is empowered to create their own success. We're very proud to have earned recognition from Fast Company, Newsweek, and BuiltIn for being a top innovative, beloved, and remote-friendly workplace, and recognized by Gartner as a leader in the Conversational AI space.
Belonging at LivePerson: Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by US Federal, State, or Local law.
Accessibility Commitment
LivePerson is dedicated to the accessibility needs of our applicants and employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should inform their recruiting contact upon initial connection.
Important Candidate Notice
The talent acquisition team at LivePerson has recently been notified of a phishing scam targeting candidates applying for our open roles. Scammers have been posing as hiring managers and recruiters in an effort to access candidates' personal and financial information. The phishing scam is not isolated to only LivePerson and has been documented in news articles and media outlets. Please note that any communication from our hiring teams at LivePerson regarding a job opportunity will only be made by a LivePerson employee with an @liveperson.com email address. LivePerson does not ask for personal or financial information as part of our interview process, including but not limited to your social security number, online account passwords, credit card numbers, passport information, and other related banking information. If you have any questions and or concerns, please feel free to contact recruiting-lp@liveperson.com.
Location: USA
Remote Status: Fully Remote
LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) is a leader in trusted enterprise conversational AI and digital transformation. The world's leading brands use our award-winning Conversational Cloud platform to connect with millions of consumers. We power nearly a billion conversational interactions every month, providing uniquely rich data analytics and safety tools to unlock the power of conversational AI for better business outcomes. Fast Company named LivePerson the #1 Most Innovative AI Company in the world.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Engineer to design and build high-performance, scalable systems. In this role, you will develop and maintain low-latency, high-availability backend services, with a strong focus on RESTful API design and system reliability. You will play a key role in troubleshooting production issues, enhancing existing codebases, and ensuring optimal application performance.
You Will: Key Responsibilities & Impact
- Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems and deliver high-availability and performance
- Design REST-based backend services
- Debug production issues and help maintain existing code
- Development of technical specifications and documentation
- Participate in on-call rotations
- Work with Bots & Automation team in building next-generation bot runtime platform
You Have: Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 7+ years of experience building successful production software systems
- Solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithm Design
- Strong programming skills in Java springboot with good knowledge of multi-threading
- Expert-level knowledge of Databases (SQL, NoSQL) like Cassandra, MySQL
- Experience with Data Processing tools like Kafka, Airflow, Apache Spark, Hadoop
- Experience building REST APIs & debugging distributed microservice-based applications
- Experience with Git, Jenkins, and other Development tools
- Experience integrating with third-party APIs
- Experience in Kubernetes
- Experience with NodeJS & Python is a plus but not necessary
- Experience with GCP and AWS is a plus
The salary range for this role will be between $150,000 - $170,000 USD. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors, including, but not limited to your location, skills, experience, education, and/or professional certifications.
Our Benefits & Perks
We are committed to supporting the complete well-being, health, financial security, family, and professional growth of our permanent employees.
🏥 Health & Wellbeing
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive plans to support your health needs.
- Wellness Resources: Access to wellbeing resources and programs including our EAP plan.
- Health & Mental Support: Access a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing professional counseling.
💰 Financial Security & Growth
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: To help you plan for your financial future by offering both the plan and a 4% employer match (100% match on the first 3% contribution and 50% match on the next 2% contribution)
- HSA & FSA Plans: To help you plan for health related expenses on a pre-tax basis
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP): Participate and receive a discount on company shares, allowing you to directly share in LivePerson's success and growth.
- Additional Insurances: Basic and supplemental life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance coverage, legal plan, identity theft protection plan, and critical illness supplemental insurance.
- Development: Access to internal professional development resources.
👨👩👧👦 Time Away & Family Support
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): Discretionary PTO package for flexible days off with manager approval.
- Paid Public Holidays.
- Generous Parental Leave Policy: Including maternity/paternity support and fertility services.
💻 Workplace Flexibility
- Remote-First Model: This role is fully remote, offering excellent work-life balance and flexibility. We also maintain dedicated WeWork space for those who wish to meet colleagues or collaborate in person.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
As leaders in enterprise customer conversations, we celebrate diversity, empowering our team to forge impactful conversations globally. LivePerson is a place where uniqueness is embraced, growth is constant, and everyone is empowered to create their own success. We're very proud to have earned recognition from Fast Company, Newsweek, and BuiltIn for being a top innovative, beloved, and remote-friendly workplace, and recognized by Gartner as a leader in the Conversational AI space.
Belonging at LivePerson: Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by US Federal, State, or Local law.
Accessibility Commitment
LivePerson is dedicated to the accessibility needs of our applicants and employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should inform their recruiting contact upon initial connection.
Important Candidate Notice
The talent acquisition team at LivePerson has recently been notified of a phishing scam targeting candidates applying for our open roles. Scammers have been posing as hiring managers and recruiters in an effort to access candidates' personal and financial information. The phishing scam is not isolated to only LivePerson and has been documented in news articles and media outlets. Please note that any communication from our hiring teams at LivePerson regarding a job opportunity will only be made by a LivePerson employee with an @liveperson.com email address. LivePerson does not ask for personal or financial information as part of our interview process, including but not limited to your social security number, online account passwords, credit card numbers, passport information, and other related banking information. If you have any questions and or concerns, please feel free to contact recruiting-lp@liveperson.com.
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Who's Hiring
- Humana6
- Resource Innovations6
- SentiLink5
- Headspace4
- Affirm3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software43
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Banking & Financial Services8
- Insurance7
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote back end developer jobs.
- Proficiency in at least one server-side language such as Python, Java, Node.js, or Go
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful or GraphQL APIs
- Working knowledge of relational databases including SQL query optimization
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
- Experience with version control using Git and collaborative development workflows
- Understanding of containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
Tips for Your Remote Back End Developer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote back end developer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and apply directly. Remote postings fill fast, so applying in the first few days after a listing goes live makes a measurable difference.
Show async communication in your portfolio
Remote engineering teams want proof you can communicate without meetings. Add written architecture decision records, detailed pull request descriptions, and clear README files to your public repos. These signal to remote employers that you can collaborate effectively across time zones.
Target remote-first companies in your search
Companies built remote from the start have stronger distributed engineering cultures than those converting office roles. Look for employers whose job postings mention async workflows, documented processes, and distributed teams, as these signal a genuine commitment to remote back end work.
Prep for the remote technical interview format
Remote back end interviews often include asynchronous take-home assessments alongside live coding screens. Practice explaining your design choices in writing, not just verbally. Employers want to see how you reason through system design problems independently, which mirrors real remote work conditions.
Highlight cloud and distributed systems experience
Remote back end roles consistently require comfort with cloud infrastructure, containerization, and distributed systems. Make AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, or Kubernetes experience prominent in your application materials. These skills are core to remote engineering work, not optional extras.
Remote Back End Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote back end developer job?
Remote back end developer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to ship without constant oversight. Remote engineering teams screen heavily for async collaboration skills, so document your architecture decisions, code review habits, and experience working across time zones. Strong GitHub activity, well-documented projects, and comfort with tools like Slack and Jira give candidates a real edge.
Which companies hire remote back end developers?
Companies hiring remote back end developers right now include Humana, Resource Innovations, and SentiLink, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and distributed SaaS, fintech, and healthtech teams make up the bulk of remote back end hiring.
Can you get a remote back end developer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level back end roles are harder to land because employers need confidence you can work independently from day one. Remote-first startups and early-stage SaaS companies are the most likely to hire junior back end developers without a long resume. A portfolio of deployed personal or open-source projects, clean RESTful API work, and clear README documentation can substitute for formal experience and open real doors.
Do you need a degree for remote back end developer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers hiring back end developers weigh demonstrated skills, shipped code, and results far more heavily than credentials. A strong portfolio, relevant open-source contributions, and proficiency in languages like Python, Go, Java, or Node.js can carry a candidacy without a computer science degree, particularly at remote-first companies that evaluate candidates through technical screens rather than resume filters.
Which industries hire the most remote back end developers?
Remote back end developer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams building and maintaining APIs, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure that can be developed and deployed entirely remotely.
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