Backend Engineer jobs in United States

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Caterpillar Inc.

Senior Software Engineer – Backend Engineering

Caterpillar Inc.

Posted: 10/20/2026
AWSCloudDistributed SystemsDynamoDBJavaMicroservicesMySQLNoSQLPostgres+4 more
Duke Energy Corporation

Engineer III – Senior Engineer, Energy Storage Engineering

Duke Energy Corporation

Posted: 10/20/2026
Tillster

Senior Software Engineer – Back End

Tillster

Posted: 10/20/2026
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Tillster

Senior Software Engineer – Back End

Tillster

Posted: 10/20/2026
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Zenith Insurance Company (United States)

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Zenith Insurance Company (United States)

Posted: 10/20/2026
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Global Payments Inc.

Senior Software Engineer – Backend

Global Payments Inc.

Posted: 10/20/2026
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Global Payments Inc.

Senior Software Engineer – Backend, .Net

Global Payments Inc.

Posted: 10/20/2026
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Harvey

Staff Software Engineer, Backend Platform

Harvey

Posted: 10/20/2026
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Ford Motor Company

Vehicle Controls Platform Architect

Ford Motor Company

Posted: 10/20/2026
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AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Kubernetes Engineer – Top Secret, SCI, SAP Eligibility

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Posted: 10/20/2026
AnsibleCloudKubernetesLinuxPerlPostgresPython
NetImpact Strategies Inc.

ServiceNow / API Engineer – ITSM Operations

NetImpact Strategies Inc.

Posted: 10/20/2026
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JBS Dev | Strategic Technology Experts

Senior Python Developer

JBS Dev | Strategic Technology Experts

Posted: 10/20/2026
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Capgemini Government Solutions

DevOps, API Developer

Capgemini Government Solutions

Posted: 10/20/2026
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Patreon

Software Engineer, Backend

Patreon

Posted: 10/20/2026
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Ramp

Senior Backend Engineer – Token Spend Management

Ramp

Posted: 10/20/2026
Ramp

Senior Backend Engineer – Accounts Receivable

Ramp

Posted: 10/20/2026
General Dynamics Mission Systems

Senior Software Engineer – Kubernetes, RHEL

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Posted: 10/20/2026
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Affirm

Senior Software Engineer, Backend – Identity Data

Affirm

Posted: 10/20/2026
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LouisianaNOW.Jobs

RPA Platform Architect

LouisianaNOW.Jobs

Posted: 10/20/2026
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Sardine

Senior Software Engineer, Backend – KYC

Sardine

Posted: 10/20/2026
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Caterpillar Inc.

Senior Software Engineer – Backend Engineering

Caterpillar Inc.
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $112,710 - $183,140 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable backend services and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot, with a strong focus on cloud-native solutions on AWS. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive architectural decisions while promoting engineering best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Java 11+/17+Spring BootAWS Cloud-Native DevelopmentPostgreSQLMicroservices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSCloudDistributed SystemsDynamoDBJavaMicroservicesMySQLNoSQLPostgresSDLCSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, develop, and support scalable backend services and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot
  • Architect and deliver cloud-native solutions on AWS
  • Lead technical design and architecture decisions for new capabilities
  • Build and optimize solutions using PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB
  • Develop event-driven and asynchronous processing systems
  • Collaborate with Product, Architecture, DevOps, and QA teams
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers
  • Promote engineering best practices
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues
  • Drive performance, scalability, and reliability improvements
  • Implement CI/CD, observability, and operational excellence practices

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years of experience building enterprise-scale backend applications
  • Strong expertise in Java 11+/17+, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices
  • Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-native application development
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and messaging patterns
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB
  • Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive architectural decisions
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Knowledge of decision-making processes and associated tools and techniques
  • Knowledge of software development tools and activities
  • Knowledge of software development life cycle
  • Knowledge of software integration processes and functions
  • Knowledge of software product design and architecture
  • Knowledge of software product testing
  • Successful completion of a drug screen
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Health Lifestyle Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
  • Career Development
  • Incentive bonus
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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Hard Skills
Backend DevelopmentREST APIsEvent-Driven ArchitectureAsynchronous ProcessingDistributed SystemsRelational DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesCI/CD ImplementationPerformance OptimizationTroubleshooting
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCommunicationCollaborationMentoringLeadership
Tools & Technologies
PostgreSQLMySQLDynamoDBDevOps ToolsObservability Tools
Industry Keywords
Enterprise-Scale ApplicationsSoftware Development Life CycleSoftware Product DesignSoftware Integration ProcessesOperational Excellence