Remote Backend Developer Jobs
Backend developers build the server-side logic, APIs, and data layers that power applications. Remote backend roles are plentiful because the work is entirely digital — you're writing code, designing databases, and deploying services, all of which can be done from anywhere.
Salary Range
$80k – $248k
Top Companies
CubX, Optomi, true, Upwork, Skydio, IMCS Group +39 more
Job Types
91% Full Time, 9% Contract
Top Locations
Washington, Remote, Arlington, Aliso Viejo
Work Model
100% Remote
Experience Levels
54% Mid Level, 30% Senior, 12% Junior
We found 388 remote backend developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, Remote, Arlington. 24 new positions were added this week at companies like IMCS Group, CubX, Optomi. Salaries range from $80k to $248k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include Remote (100%). Top employers include CubX, Optomi, true and 42 other companies.
Skills in Demand for Remote Backend Developer Jobs
Common Tools & Technologies
Companies Hiring for Remote Backend Developer Jobs
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Career Path & Salary Progression
Junior
$170k–$240k
6 jobs
Mid Level
$120k–$215k
27 jobs
Senior
$100k–$158k
15 jobs
Lead
Salary varies
1 job
Staff
Salary varies
1 job
Latest Jobs Added
Senior Full Stack Engineering Lead
IMCS Group
Senior Angular Web Developer
CubX
Software Developer (C#/.NET) - Hybrid Schedule - Long Island, NY
CubX
Node.js Develoer - (REST API, Websockets, AWS, OpenAI/LLM) - Remote in LA - W2 Contract
Optomi
Senior Backend & Platform Engineer – FinOps, IAM & Blockchain
Moonshot
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1–50 of 388 jobs
Senior Full Stack Engineering Lead
IMCS Group·Remote
Senior Angular Web Developer
CubX·McLean, VA
Software Developer (C#/.NET) - Hybrid Schedule - Long Island, NY
CubX·Melville, NY
Node.js Develoer - (REST API, Websockets, AWS, OpenAI/LLM) - Remote in LA - W2 Contract
Optomi·Remote
Senior Backend & Platform Engineer – FinOps, IAM & Blockchain
Moonshot·Remote
Software Developer (C#/.NET) - Hybrid Schedule - Long Island, NY
Unknown Company·Melville, NY
Backend Software Engineer - AI Trainer - job post
true·Remote
Software Developer - AI Trainer - job post
true·Newark, NJ
QA Engineer (Payments Squad)
Qu·Remote
[Remote] Algotale-Backend Nodejs Developer
Algotale Group·Remote
Android Developer (Jetpack Compose Specialist) 100% REMOTE
TecHOUNDS·Remote
Mobile Developer: All Levels (Requires TS Level Security Clearance at time of Application) - Full-time
Cipher Tech Solutions·Remote
[Remote] Frontend Engineer - Mobile (React Native)
Outlive·Remote
Node.js Develoer - (REST API, Websockets, AWS) - Remote in LA - W2 Contract
Optomi·Remote
Software Engineer Software Engineer with verification
Perk
Senior Software Engineer
hackajob
Sr Data Engineer - REMOTE
Jobgether·Remote
Senior Android Software Developer
Transflo·Remote
Senior Full-Stack Developer (Node.js + React) – Marketplace Fixes & Enhancements
Upwork·Remote
Junior .NET Developer
ECLARO
Software Engineer - Autonomy Infrastructure, Systems and Tools
Skydio·Remote
Development Lead - React Native (Remote, Full-Time), PK [AS198]
Smart Working Solutions·Remote
Software Engineer - Autonomy Infrastructure, Systems and Tools
Skydio·Remote
Software Engineer (Java, SQL Server) – (Remote – US)
ICF·Remote
Software Engineer
Douro Labs·Remote
Junior Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Leidos·Remote
Senior Software Engineer- Full Stack
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Software Engineer (Backend)
Coris AI·Remote
Senior Backend Engineer - Remote, Architect & Analytics
Tenjin·Remote
Node.js Developer (AI API Integration) – Fixed Price $30
Upwork·Remote
Senior Frontend React Developer (100% Remote)
Vanguard DevOps LLC·Remote
Lead Software Engineer
Lifestance Health Inc.·Remote
Software Engineer
WITHIN
Backend Engineer (Golang)
Future·Remote
Software Engineer (4 + years of experience)
Anrok
Software Engineer
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Software Engineer
ToltIQ
Full Stack Developer
Afficiency
Sr. Full Stack Python Developer (5007) (US, DC, Tampa, San Antonio) (Secret)
Outside Analytics·Remote
Remote .NET Developer: APIs, BPMN & Cloud (Secret)
Phoenix Cyber·Remote
Software Engineer, Backend (All Teams)
DoorDash
Backend Developer
Smart State·Authorized to work in the United States
Software Engineer 3, Insights and Telemetry
MongoDB
Software Engineer
SideShift
Senior Backend Engineer job at Meltwater Media in Redwood City, CA
Meltwater Media·Remote
Staff Backend Engineer - Distributed Systems Leader Remote
Docker·Remote
Senior Software Engineer, Back End & Infrastructure (NYC OR Seattle)
Evertune·Remote
Golang & Java Developer (AWS)
ASCENDING·Remote
Associate Software Engineer, Credit Tech
Morningstar·Remote
DevOps & Backend Engineer — Mid/Senior
Open Insurance·Remote