Backend Developer jobs in Raleigh
29 current backend developer openings in Raleigh, aggregated from public boards and linking straight to the employer's own posting. 19 employers are hiring across this list right now.
Working as a backend developer in Raleigh
The Research Triangle concentrates pharmaceuticals, enterprise software and university research in a small area with costs well under the coasts. Consistently one of the better value-for-salary markets in the US for engineers.
Most of the hiring in this list clusters around the Research Triangle, Durham and Cary. Location on a posting is not always literal — check whether a role is genuinely on site, and whether "remote" means remote within the country or remote from anywhere, because the two are priced differently.
Java Backend Developer _*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future_ As a Java Backend Developer, you will make an impa…
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale critical rental systems that power core business operations. This role requires strong expertise on b…
Job Description Principal Backend Developer - Clinical Applications Engineering Transform Healthcare Through Modern EHR Technology Oracle Health is building the next gene…
Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States. This…
Description Software Engineer 2 - Full-Stack Location: Hybrid (Durham, NC | Type: Full-time | Level: Mid-Level (2-5 years experience) | Team: Software Engineer 2 - Full S…
Senior Software Engineer - Backend Anywhere Type: Permanent Category: Engineer Industry: Technology Workplace Type: Remote Reference ID: JN -052026-106925 Date Posted: 08…
Job Overview This is a highly experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and evolve backend-focused cloud and web applications that support our fuel management and…
Senior DevOps Engineer Anywhere Type: Contract Category: DevOps Industry: Manufacturing Workplace Type: Remote Reference ID: JN -072026-108066 Date Posted: 07/26/2026 Sho…
Python Developer Anywhere Type: Contract Category: Development Industry: Communications Workplace Type: Remote Reference ID: JN -082026-108247 Date Posted: 08/11/2026 Sho…
Vice President, Engineering Practice Overview We are seeking a highly impactful engineering leader to serve as a Vice President, Head of Engineering Practice. This is a p…
Job Description As part of a cross functional, globally distributed team of software engineers, quality engineers, and a UX designer, you'll work on a diverse set of trai…
Senior Consultant - M365 Search & AI Solutions Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant - M365 Search & AI Solutions to design, develop, and de…
The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech products to turn whatever they…
Remote - US Full time JR113626 About Us We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, comme…
*Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from the Red Hat, LLC office in Raleigh, NC. Design and develop backend features and serv…
We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) – the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experi…
Sr. Solutions Lead/Solutions Lead, Content Operations Company: Norstella Location: Remote, United States Date Posted: Jul 29, 2026 Employment Type: Full Time Job ID: R-20…
Deloitte Cyber understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Deloitte's Cyber team helps our clients navigate the ever-changing th…
Deloitte Cyber understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Deloitte's Cyber team helps our clients navigate the ever-changing th…
About the Opportunity The Applications Developer (IT Analyst/Programmer III) will be part of the Application Development/Online Services division of the Digital Transform…
Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States. This…
About AlphaPoint: AlphaPoint is a financial technology company powering digital asset exchanges and brokerages worldwide. Through its secure, scalable, and customizable w…
Job Description This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving complex distributed systems problems, writing high-quality code, and owning services fr…
About the role We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with experience in .NET Core, Python, AWS, and SQL Server to join our team. In this role, you will design, develo…
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A Day in the Life: Hertz is transforming the way customers interact with mobility. We are building a best-in-class consumer mobile experience that enables customers to se…
Job Description Leads the design and delivery of AI-native developer platforms, services, and workflows that improve how OCI teams build and operate software across the f…
Senior Full Stack Java Developer Anywhere Type: Contract Category: Development Industry: Healthcare Workplace Type: Remote Reference ID: JN -072026-108131 Date Posted: 07…
Work at Home Full time JR-915625 Your Future Evolves Here Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and cos…
Backend Developer pay and hiring, asked properly
What salary can a backend developer expect?
In India, roughly 10–18 LPA at mid-level in product companies and 25–45 LPA senior; services firms pay noticeably less for the same title. The US band is about $90,000–$140,000 mid-level, the UK £40,000–£65,000. The steep jump is owning a system's reliability, not shipping endpoints on it.
Does the language I specialise in actually matter?
Less than the domain it pulls you into. Go and Rust do not pay more by themselves; the infrastructure and distributed-systems work that tends to use them does. Pick the language that puts you next to the problems you want, then stop shopping for languages.
Should I specialise or stay a generalist?
Generalists do well for a few years and then compete with everyone. Depth in one area — data systems, infrastructure, payments — is what makes you hard to replace and gives you a choice of roles. Pick something you can stand to read about on a bad day.
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