Back End Developer Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Back End Developer roles are classified under Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What programmers and software development professionals earn in the UK
Plus £1,639 – £8,322 in bonus & commission
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most programmers and software development professionals in the UK earn between £42,536 and £76,752 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £97,864. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £54,700 (SOC 2134), sitting at the 46th percentile of what UK employers pay and £2,084 below the median.
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Methods is looking for a Back End Developer specialising in Java Spring Boot and GCP(Google Cloud Platform) to join our team within the private Sector Business unit. Rate: £490 inside IR35 Duration: 6 month initially Location: Hybrid; 3days/w in London office Key skillsets: GCP(Google Cloud Platform)Java/Spring Boot Requirements Architectural Rebuild: Play a role in migrating and rebuilding our core architecture in Java Spring Boot to align with a composable, cloud-native landscape. Connector De
Contract length: 7 Months Location : Dunton, England Position Description: We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our Identity Management Services team, focusing on the core platform work that powers our identity infrastructure. In this role, you will design and build high-scale backend services while serving as a technical lead to upskill the team in modern, industry-leading application development. You will be responsible for ensuring the platform is secure and
Role - Java with GCP Location - Bristol, UK Experience - 8+ Years Job Description: Strong understanding Java 17, Spring Boot, Hibernate. Development of RestFull API services & understanding of API Gateways (e.g. APIGEE). Development of event driven architectures (e.g. Kafka) Building applications harnessing container technologies e.g. Docker. Managing application deployed to Kubernetes clusters, Istio & Helm. Cloud experience: GCP, GKE, IaC (Terraform). Build Tools & DevOps principle
Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer f
Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer f
Senior Backend Developer (Java | Financial Markets Platform) Locatio n: London, U KIndustr y: Investment Bankin gWork patter n: Hybrid (2/3 days onsite ) About the Ro leWe are looking for a Senior Backend Develop er to join a global engineering team building a cutting-edge financial mark et trading platfo rm. This role offers the opportunity to work on a high-performance, real-time syst em used for pricing, execution, and trade processin g.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across
Methods is looking for a Back End Developer specialising in Java Spring Boot and GCP(Google Cloud Platform) to join our team within the private Sector Business unit. Rate: £490 inside IR35 Duration: 6 month initially Location: Hybrid; 3days/w in London office Requirements: Architectural Rebuild: Play a role in migrating and rebuilding our core architecture in Java Spring Boot to align with a composable, cloud-native landscape. Connector Development: Design and optimize technical connectors for a
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Lead Backend Software Developer (Contract) London, Outside IR35 £500-£600 per day This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast‑moving engineering function at a pivotal moment of technical uplift. They are investing heavily in strengthening their core platforms and commercial data systems, creating a strong mandate for senior engineers to step in, lead, and make an immediate impact. The Company They are a growing digital gaming organisation operating across multiple markets, currently modernisi
Position: Back End Software Engineer, Microsoft Azure Technologies Team: Innovation & Enablement Location: Remote in the United Kingdom About the position: BlueVoyant Innovation and Enablement are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer with strong experience in Azure SaaS and Function App development. The ideal candidate will have expertise in C# and a passion for innovation. This role requires the ability to work independently, conduct research into emerging technologies, and a
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Back End Developer roles fall under SOC 2134 (Programmers and software development professionals), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Back End Developer positions.