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Backend Engineer jobs in London

As of the latest dispatch there are 115 live backend engineer roles in london. JPMorgan Chase, Spotify and Preply are the highest-volume hirers in this category this month. 54% of these roles are remote-friendly, so location flexibility is realistic if that matters to you. Use the ResuMinder extension to apply in one click — match your CV in real time and let us auto-fill the application form.

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115 Backend Engineer roles in London

Senior Software Engineer, Backend Services & APIs

Edel·LONDON, United Kingdom

OnsiteFull-time42d ago

Senior Software Engineer, Backend Services & APIs - Office based in Moorgate, London Key Responsibilities and Technologies: ● Implementing new capabilities within the FortiDLP server-side services, taking ownership of features and leading the development effort. ● Maintain and im…

Freetrade

Staff Backend Software Engineer

Freetrade·London

RemoteFull-time43d ago

ABOUT FREETRADE Freetrade’s mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We’re changing that. We’re building our team and looking for people who are exci…

EngineeringTech
M-KOPA

Backend Engineering Team Lead

M-KOPA·London / Newcastle / Edinburgh / Manchester / Bristol / Belfast / Birmingham / Leeds / Dublin / Madrid / Lisbon / Warsaw

RemoteFull-time48d ago

[https://app.ashbyhq.com/api/images/user-content/1d985516-2a99-43c0-b591-957f5adaceb9/5ac97b31-49cd-4012-8bb0-5caf15e33c69/B25.png] Join our growing FinTech Engineering team! We're recruiting a Backend Engineering Team Lead to spearhead the delivery of our new loan origination a…

FintechSoftware Engineering
Thought Machine

Senior Back End Engineer

Thought Machine·United Kingdom, London

RemoteFull-time49d ago

Thought Machine's mission is bold – to properly and permanently rid the world's banks of legacy technology. To achieve this, we have developed the foundations of modern banking through core and payments technology which run natively in the cloud. What we are attempting is hard an…

EngineeringProduct Engineering - Vault Core
Attio

Senior Product Engineer [Backend]

Attio·London / United Kingdom

RemoteFull-time51d ago

Attio is the CRM built for the AI era. Designed for the most ambitious go-to-market teams, it gives companies the power to understand every customer, automate at scale, and build their go-to-market motion exactly as they need. We've raised $116M from some of the world's best inve…

Engineering
Preply

Senior II Full-Stack Engineer (back-end heavy)

Preply·London

RemoteFull-time57d ago

WE POWER PEOPLE’S PROGRESS. At Preply, we’re all about creating life-changing learning experiences. We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalised learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led, tech-enabled - and it…

Engineering
Freetrade

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Freetrade·London

RemoteFull-time62d ago

ABOUT FREETRADE Freetrade’s mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We’re changing that. We’re building our team and looking for people who are exci…

Tech Engineering
Preply

Senior Back-End Engineer

Preply·London

RemoteFull-time65d ago

WE POWER PEOPLE’S PROGRESS. At Preply, we’re all about creating life-changing learning experiences. We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalised learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led, tech-enabled - and it…

Engineering
ALTEN

Backend Software Engineer

ALTEN·London, England, gb

OnsiteFull-time72d ago

As a Backend Software Engineer you will join our team in London and  be responsible for designing, building, and supporting high‑reliability software platforms used to supervise and control complex, remote systems. The role focuses on developing core operational software, support…

SpaceConsultingMid-Senior LevelInformation Technology And Services
Spotify

Backend Engineer - Core Infrastructure

Spotify·London

OnsiteFull-time77d ago

We’re looking for Backend Engineers to join Spotify’s Core Infrastructure team. You’ll help build and improve the foundational systems that power Spotify, enabling engineers across the company to deliver reliable and scalable experiences to millions of listeners worldwide. This t…

Where You'll BeEngineeringPlatform
Spotify

Backend/Data Engineer - Data Platform

Spotify·London

OnsiteFull-time79d ago

You’ll join the Data Collection Product Area within our Platform mission, where we build and operate the systems that power how data flows across Spotify. Our team develops the core event delivery infrastructure that enables hundreds of teams to collect and use data at massive sc…

Where You'll BeEngineeringPlatform
Spotify

Backend Engineer - Data Platform

Spotify·London

OnsiteFull-time85d ago

In the Data Processing Product Area, we build the platforms and tools that power how Spotify processes, manages, and consumes data at scale. Our work enables teams across Spotify to solve complex data challenges with confidence. We focus on improving efficiency, quality, and inno…

Where You'll BeEngineeringPlatform
Palantir

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Infrastructure

Palantir·London, United Kingdom

OnsiteFull-time87d ago

A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing …

Technologies We UseWhat We ValueWhat We RequireDev
Palantir

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Application Development

Palantir·London, United Kingdom

OnsiteFull-time87d ago

A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing …

Core ResponsiblitiesTechnologies We UseWhat We ValueWhat We Require+1
Spotify

Senior Backend Engineer - Subscriptions

Spotify·London

OnsiteFull-time91d ago

The Subscriptions Mission builds and scales the products, platforms, and business models that convert free listeners into lifelong Premium subscribers. We focus on driving acquisition, optimizing conversion, improving retention, and delivering seamless commerce experiences that f…

What You Will DoWhere You Will BeEngineeringSubscriptions R&D
Spotify

Senior Backend Engineer - Commerce Platform

Spotify·London

OnsiteFull-time94d ago

The Subscriptions Mission team focuses on building the systems and experiences that help Spotify acquire, convert, and retain subscribers around the world. The team works across product, engineering, and data to power Spotify’s subscription offerings, ensuring seamless purchase, …

Where You'll BeEngineeringSubscriptions R&D
Spotify

Senior Backend Engineer - Audiobooks

Spotify·London

OnsiteFull-time100d ago

Spotify’s Audiobooks Mission is transforming how creators and listeners experience long-form storytelling. We’re building the foundation that enables audiobook content to flow seamlessly from publishers to listeners — including the systems that power ingestion, processing, and de…

What You’ll DoWhere You’ll BeEngineeringAudio Books & Gated Content
Freetrade

Backend Product Engineer (Mid-level)

Freetrade·London

RemoteFull-time104d ago

ABOUT FREETRADE Freetrade’s mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We’re changing that. We’re building our team and looking for people who are exci…

EngineeringTech
Freetrade

Backend Software Engineer (Mid-level)

Freetrade·London

RemoteFull-time104d ago

ABOUT FREETRADE Freetrade’s mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We’re changing that. We’re building our team and looking for people who are exci…

EngineeringTech
Satispay

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Core Domain (Relocation to Milan)

Satispay·UK, London

RemoteFull-time106d ago

Please note that this opportunity requires relocation to our Milan office. About Satispay Satispay was born to revolutionise everyday payments – making them simple, fair, and accessible to everyone. Now, the focus has moved even further, aiming to shape the future of money. We…

EngineeringTech & Product
Satispay

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Business Domain (Relocation to Milan)

Satispay·UK, London

RemoteFull-time106d ago

Please note that this opportunity requires relocation to our Milan office. About Satispay Satispay was born to revolutionise everyday payments – making them simple, fair, and accessible to everyone. Now, the focus has moved even further, aiming to shape the future of money. We…

EngineeringTech & Product
Zego

Staff Backend Engineer

Zego·London, United Kingdom

OnsiteFull-time106d ago

About us At Zego, we know that traditional motor insurance holds good drivers back. It’s too complicated, too expensive, and it doesn't take into account how well you actually drive. That’s why, since 2016, we’ve been on a mission to change all of that. Our mission at Zego is to …

Mid-Senior levelData and Engineering
Trading212

Lead Backend Software Engineer

Trading212·Multiple Locations / Sofia / Berlin / London / Spain / Poland

RemoteFull-time107d ago

OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE EVERYONE TO BUILD WEALTH We reinvent how trading and investing work by creating exceptional products people love. Fostering a culture of excellence and high velocity is the key to our success. Today, we serve over 4.5 million clients, with more than €3…

EngineeringBackend Engineering
Elliptic

Senior Backend Engineer, Revenue Systems

Elliptic·London, United Kingdom

RemoteFull-time111d ago

ABOUT ELLIPTIC As digital assets and cryptocurrency become more widely adopted every day, our products are essential to ensure cryptocurrency is safe and accessible to all. Our solutions help to prevent financial crime and allow cryptocurrencies to be used for good. Our products…

Customer PlatformEngineering

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What London backend engineer employers look for

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