Last updated 2026-08-19 · 34 listed in the past 7 days · 138 in the past 30 days
322 Backend Engineer Jobs in London, United Kingdom
Browse 322 Backend Engineer jobs in London, United Kingdom, including Senior Backend Software Engineer (12, Senior Backend Engineer, and Staff Software Engineer -Backend roles from The Trade Desk, Bloomberg, and Citi. Listings are updated hourly.
Market data for Backend Engineer jobs in London, United Kingdom
Companies hiring for Backend Engineer jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| The Trade Desk | 8 |
| Bloomberg | 7 |
| Citi | 7 |
| Trainline | 7 |
| 9fin | 6 |
| CGG Services (UK) Limited | 6 |
| Amazon | 5 |
Backend Engineer jobs by schedule
Backend Engineer jobs by experience level
Common Backend Engineer job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Backend Software Engineer (12 | 1 | 1% |
| Senior Backend Engineer | 12 | 4% |
| Staff Software Engineer -Backend | 1 | 1% |
| Senior Software Engineer | 42 | 13% |
| Software Engineer | 26 | 8% |
Backend Engineer jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| London, United Kingdom | 311 | 97% |
| Crawley, United Kingdom | 6 | 2% |
| Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom | 3 | 1% |
| Stanford-le-Hope, United Kingdom | 1 | 1% |
| Leatherhead, United Kingdom | 1 | 1% |
- How many Backend Engineer jobs are listed in London, United Kingdom?
- This page currently shows 322 Backend Engineer jobs in London, United Kingdom.
- Which companies are hiring for Backend Engineer roles in London, United Kingdom?
- Current jobs include openings from The Trade Desk (8 jobs, 2%), Bloomberg (7 jobs, 2%), Citi (7 jobs, 2%), Trainline (7 jobs, 2%), and 9fin (6 jobs, 2%).
- What experience levels are common for Backend Engineer jobs in London, United Kingdom?
- Current jobs by experience level: Senior (160 jobs, 50%), Mid (138 jobs, 43%), Entry (16 jobs, 5%), and Intern (8 jobs, 2%).
- What work schedules are common for Backend Engineer jobs in London, United Kingdom?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (320 jobs, 99%) and Contract (2 jobs, 1%).
- What Backend Engineer job titles are common in London, United Kingdom?
- Common titles include Senior Backend Software Engineer (12 (1 job, 1%), Senior Backend Engineer (12 jobs, 4%), Staff Software Engineer -Backend (1 job, 1%), Senior Software Engineer (42 jobs, 13%), and Software Engineer (26 jobs, 8%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (320 of 322). 160 of 322 current jobs are at the senior level.
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