Senior Backend Developer Jobs in Texas

Senior Backend Developer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong and sustained demand from the technology, financial services, energy, and healthcare sectors that anchor the state's economy. Austin, Dallas, and Houston lead hiring, with major employers such as Dell Technologies, JPMorgan Chase, and ExxonMobil maintaining large engineering teams across these metros. The most sought-after specialties include distributed systems architecture, cloud-native development on AWS and Azure, and high-throughput API design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles46+
Top employerPhoton
Top cityIrving, TX
Cities hiring12
Work type89% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Citi
Senior Backend Developer
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Senior Backend Developer
Citi
Irving, Texas
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Backend Engineering
$115k - $172k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Photon
Senior Backend Developer
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Senior Backend Developer
Photon
Dallas, Texas
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Database Administration (DBA)
$40k - $142k/yr
On-Site
None

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Citi
Senior Backend Developer - Java/Spring
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Senior Backend Developer - Java/Spring
Citi
Irving, Texas
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$115k - $172k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Citi
Senior Backend Developer
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Senior Backend Developer
Citi
Irving, Texas
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
$115k - $172k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Titan Technologies
Senior Back End Developer
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Senior Back End Developer
Titan Technologies
Lackland AFB, Texas
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Backend Engineering
DevOps
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Senior Backend Developer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Irving
12 jobs
Dallas
9 jobs
Austin
7 jobs
Plano
5 jobs
Houston
4 jobs
San Antonio
3 jobs
Carrollton
1 jobs
Coppell
1 jobs
Frisco
1 jobs

Senior Backend Developer Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Photon
    Photon8
  • Citi
    Citi5
  • NTT DATA
    NTT DATA3
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
    Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)3
  • Capgemini
    Capgemini2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software27
  • Banking & Financial Services5
  • Consulting & Professional Services5
  • Artificial Intelligence4
  • Investment & Asset Management3

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior backend developer jobs across Texas.

  • Five or more years of professional backend development experience in production environments
  • Deep expertise in at least one server-side language such as Java, Go, Python, or Node.js
  • Hands-on experience designing and deploying cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Proven ability to architect scalable distributed systems and microservices at enterprise scale
  • Strong command of relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical design reviews within a team

Senior Backend Developer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior backend developer in Texas?

Senior backend developer roles in Texas do not require a state-issued license or registration. Employers typically look for a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, combined with several years of progressively complex engineering work. Texas's large technology and financial services employers expect demonstrated experience with cloud platforms, distributed systems, and API design, and many promote internally from mid-level engineering positions to senior roles based on project impact and technical depth.

How much do senior backend developers make in Texas?

Senior backend developers in Texas earn a median of about $132,150 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,600 for the lowest 10% to over $183,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior backend developers in Texas?

Employers hiring senior backend developers in Texas right now include Photon, Citi, and NTT DATA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major financial institutions, and rapidly scaling technology companies means consistent, year-round demand for experienced backend engineers.

Which Texas cities have the most senior backend developer jobs?

Irving, Dallas, and Austin have the most senior backend developer openings in Texas. Austin's dense technology ecosystem and the presence of major corporate campuses drive volume there, Dallas attracts financial services and enterprise software firms, and Houston's energy-sector companies and growing healthcare networks create steady demand for backend engineers managing large-scale data and integration systems.

Are there remote senior backend developer jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 11% of senior backend developer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how effectively backend engineering work translates to distributed team environments. Roles focused on API development, cloud infrastructure, and data pipeline engineering are the most consistently offered on a fully remote basis.

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

The most realistic entry path is through a junior or associate software engineer role at a mid-size Texas technology company or a large employer with a formal new-graduate program, such as the engineering rotational programs run by Dell Technologies in Austin or JPMorgan Chase in Plano. Building a portfolio of deployed projects using cloud services and open-source contributions strengthens a candidacy significantly. Adjacent roles in QA automation, DevOps, or data engineering at Texas firms also serve as practical bridges into backend development.

Where can I find and apply to senior backend developer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to senior backend developer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your background and preferred location, and apply directly.

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