Last updated 2026-08-08 · 18 listed in the past 7 days · 60 in the past 30 days
148 Backend Engineering Jobs in London, United Kingdom
Browse 148 Backend Engineering jobs in London, United Kingdom, including Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, and Senior Backend Software Engineer roles from Turing, Astronomer, and Barlowe LLP. Listings are updated hourly.
Market data for Backend Engineering jobs in London, United Kingdom
Professionals specializing in developing and maintaining the server-side logic and infrastructure of software applications.
Companies hiring for Backend Engineering jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Turing | 6 |
| Astronomer | 4 |
| Barlowe LLP | 3 |
| Deliveroo | 3 |
| Depop Limited | 3 |
| Encord | 3 |
| HIVED | 3 |
Backend Engineering jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 141 | 95% |
| Contract | 6 | 4% |
| Internship | 1 | 1% |
Backend Engineering jobs by experience level
Common Backend Engineering job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | 19 | 13% |
| Software Engineer | 16 | 11% |
| Senior Backend Software Engineer | 1 | 1% |
| Software Engineer, Backend | 1 | 1% |
| Backend Software Engineer (Mid-level) | 1 | 1% |
- How many Backend Engineering jobs are listed in London, United Kingdom?
- This page currently shows 148 Backend Engineering jobs in London, United Kingdom.
- Which companies are hiring for Backend Engineering roles in London, United Kingdom?
- Current jobs include openings from Turing (6 jobs, 4%), Astronomer (4 jobs, 3%), Barlowe LLP (3 jobs, 2%), Deliveroo (3 jobs, 2%), and Depop Limited (3 jobs, 2%).
- What experience levels are common for Backend Engineering jobs in London, United Kingdom?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (75 jobs, 51%), Senior (68 jobs, 46%), and Entry (5 jobs, 3%).
- What work schedules are common for Backend Engineering jobs in London, United Kingdom?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (141 jobs, 95%), Contract (6 jobs, 4%), and Internship (1 job, 1%).
- What Backend Engineering job titles are common in London, United Kingdom?
- Common titles include Senior Software Engineer (19 jobs, 13%), Software Engineer (16 jobs, 11%), Senior Backend Software Engineer (1 job, 1%), Software Engineer, Backend (1 job, 1%), and Backend Software Engineer (Mid-level) (1 job, 1%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (141 of 148). 75 of 148 current jobs are at the mid level.
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