AI job alerts for Backend Developers

Get Backend Developer jobs the moment they're posted.

Backend roles often hide under broader titles ("Software Engineer", "Server-side Engineer"). Semantic AI matching surfaces them even when the keyword is missing.

31

open Backend Developer jobs

+0

added (24h)

+31

added (7 days)

How ApplyTOP works for Backend Developers

  1. Upload your CV. ApplyTOP parses it once and builds a 384-dimensional semantic profile. No manual keyword lists.
  2. Set the role. Backend Developer alerts pull from LinkedIn plus the major ATS platforms used by tens of thousands of companies.
  3. Get hourly matches. Every new Backend Developer posting is scored against your CV with cosine similarity. Only high-fit jobs ping your inbox.
  4. Apply first. ApplyTOP gives you the direct apply link. No proxy, no friction. You're applying while the role is still warm.

Top companies hiring Backend Developer jobs right now

Most-active hirers over the last 30 days across LinkedIn + 50+ ATS feeds.

  • FetchJobs.co logo
    FetchJobs.co

    2 open

  • inManage logo
    inManage

    2 open

  • Stealth Startup logo
    Stealth Startup

    2 open

  • Hire Feed logo
    Hire Feed

    1 open

  • Hitachi Energy logo
    Hitachi Energy

    1 open

  • Premium Transfers logo
    Premium Transfers

    1 open

  • Multi Level Group (MLG) logo
    Multi Level Group (MLG)

    1 open

  • Playsaurus Inc. logo
    Playsaurus Inc.

    1 open

  • 2P Perfect Presentation logo
    2P Perfect Presentation

    1 open

  • Scoutit logo
    Scoutit

    1 open

  • Zafran.io logo
    Zafran.io

    1 open

  • Worldpay logo
    Worldpay

    1 open

Work model mix

  • Remote13%
  • Hybrid29%
  • On-site58%

Experience level mix

  • Mid 97%
  • Senior 3%

In-demand skills for Backend Developer

Frequency across current postings, AI-extracted from job descriptions.

Node.js 100% PostgreSQL 100% Data Pipelines 100% API Design 100% Performance 100%

Top hiring cities

Last 30 days

  • New Delhi, India3
  • Tel-Aviv, Israel2
  • Vienna, Austria2
  • New York, United States2
  • Chennai, India1
  • Chandigarh, India1
  • Cairo, Egypt1
  • Tel Aviv, Israel1

Posting velocity

Daily new postings, last 30 days

Salary by experience level

Live USD-denominated postings, midpoint of stated range. Last 30 days.

Mid

$250k

$196k – $250k

n = 3

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Backend Developer — official labor statistics

Source: BLS OEWS · 2024

Median annual wage

$132k

Employed in U.S.

1,656,880

10-year outlook

+17%

Top-paying states

  • California$174k
  • Washington$167k
  • New York$144k
  • Colorado$143k
  • Massachusetts$143k

Top-employing industries

  • Computer Systems Design Services521,670
  • Software Publishers159,190
  • Management of Companies and Enterprises86,260
  • Other Information Services76,470
  • Insurance Carriers62,300

O*NET — U.S. Department of Labor

Source: O*NET

What Backend Developers actually do

  • Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
  • Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
  • Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and obtain information on project limitations and capabilities.
  • Design, develop, and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
  • Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
  • Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
  • Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures.

Tools & technologies

GitPythonJavaScriptJavaSQLKubernetesDockerAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzurePostgreSQLReactNode.js

Top H-1B sponsors for Backend Developer

Source: DOL H-1B disclosures

Median sponsored salary and visa-approval count from the most recent DOL disclosure cycle.

  • 1 Amazon.com Services LLC 412 approvals $158k
  • 2 Google LLC 312 approvals $192k
  • 3 Meta Platforms, Inc. 287 approvals $205k
  • 4 Microsoft Corporation 234 approvals $162k
  • 5 Stripe, Inc. 145 approvals $215k
  • 6 Uber Technologies 132 approvals $175k
  • 7 PayPal Holdings, Inc. 121 approvals $145k
  • 8 Snowflake 98 approvals $198k
  • 9 Databricks 87 approvals $215k
  • 10 Twilio Inc. 76 approvals $165k

What Backend Developers actually use day-to-day

Source: Stack Overflow Developer Survey · 2025

Languages

  • Python45%
  • TypeScript42%
  • Java38%
  • SQL78%
  • Go28%
  • JavaScript35%
  • C#28%
  • Rust14%

Frameworks

  • Node.js42%
  • Spring Boot28%
  • Django22%
  • FastAPI28%
  • PostgreSQL62%
  • Redis35%
  • .NET32%
  • Docker58%

AI tools

  • ChatGPT75%
  • GitHub Copilot48%
  • Claude38%
  • Cursor28%

Where Backend Developer jobs get fetched from

  • LinkedIn
  • company career sites
  • ATS feeds

Backend Developer salary range

Live data from 4 current openings, updated hourly.

Median

$124k

25th – 75th

$124k – $126k

Full range

$124k – $128k

See full Backend Developer salary breakdown

Top-paying companies hiring Backend Developer jobs now

Ranked by maximum salary across current openings tracked by ApplyTOP.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Backend Developer jobs are open right now?

ApplyTOP is tracking 31 active Backend Developer jobs across LinkedIn and 50+ ATS feeds. 31 of them were added in the past 7 days. Numbers refresh hourly.

How many Backend Developer jobs are remote?

About 13% of currently-tracked Backend Developer jobs are remote-friendly. Hybrid and on-site roles make up the remainder.

What's the average Backend Developer salary?

U.S. BLS reports a median annual wage of $132k for this occupation. Live ApplyTOP postings tend to track higher than the BLS median because they skew toward tech and scale-up employers.

What is the job outlook for Backend Developer roles?

BLS Employment Projections show +17% growth over the next decade — that's the 10-year demand outlook from the U.S. Department of Labor.

How does an ApplyTOP Backend Developer alert work?

Upload your CV once, set the Backend Developer role, and ApplyTOP fetches matching openings every hour, ranks them by AI-scored fit against your CV, and sends an email digest plus push notifications for high-fit roles.

How much does it cost?

ApplyTOP Pro is $6.99/week, $24/month, or $199/year. There's a free trial — cancel anytime.

Why timing matters for Backend Developer jobs

50–70% of applications to a typical Backend Developer role arrive within the first 72 hours of posting. Recruiters review them in arrival order, and shortlists fill fast. Hourly fetching plus AI fit scoring means you're in the first batch a recruiter sees, not the third.

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Data sources: live aggregation (refreshed 2026-05-17) · BLS OEWS (2026-05-17) · O*NET · Stack Overflow Developer Survey · Eurostat LFS · feeds: LinkedIn, company career sites, ATS feeds
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