Remote Backend Developer Jobs

Explore the latest remote backend developer jobs from companies hiring globally. This page features curated work-from-anywhere opportunities for server-side developers building APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.

YO AI Labs

Backend Java Developer - Remote

YO AI Labs

Location not specified
Remote
contractor
1w ago
Semper Valens Solutions

Back-End Developer, Senior/Mid- JCC2-JCO

Semper Valens Solutions

Location not specified
Remote
full-time
remote zest jobs

Backend Developer | $65/hr Remote

remote zest jobs

Location not specified
Remote
full-time
1w ago
Active Theory

Backend Developer, Remote

Active Theory

Location not specified
Remote
full-time
Motion Recruitment

Senior Backend Engineer // Fully Remote // TypeScript Node.JS

Motion Recruitment

Location not specified
Remote
full-time
1w ago

Senior Java Backend Developer – Remote

Optime Tech

Location not specified
Remote
contractor
1w ago
remote zest jobs

Staff Backend Developer - $200,000 + Equity - Remote (US)

remote zest jobs

Location not specified
Remote
full-time
4d ago
Turing

Remote Rust Developer

Turing

Location not specified
Remote
contractor
4d ago
Bright Data

Experienced Backend JavaScript Developer - Worldwide

Bright Data

Location not specified
Remote
full-time
remote zest jobs

Remote Junior Backend Engineer — Coding Career

remote zest jobs

Location not specified
Remote
full-time
5d ago
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Remote Backend Developer Jobs: At a Glance

Insights drawn from the latest openings on this page so you can compare employers, locations, and pay before applying.

Top Companies Hiring

  • remote zest jobs3 roles
  • YO AI Labs1 role
  • Semper Valens Solutions1 role
  • Active Theory1 role
  • Motion Recruitment1 role
  • Optime Tech1 role

Top Locations

  • Remote10 roles

100% of these openings can be done remotely.

Employment Types

  • Full-Time7 roles
  • Contractor3 roles

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Featured Remote Backend Developer Jobs

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  1. #1Backend Java Developer - Remote

    YO AI LabsRemoteContractorPosted Aug 22, 2026

    Backend Java Developer Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote Job Overview We are seeking experienced Backend Java Developers to support a high-impact technology and AI training project. In this role, you will apply your backend development expertise to design, develop, review, and optimize scalable systems using Java,

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  2. #2Back-End Developer, Senior/Mid- JCC2-JCO

    Semper Valens SolutionsRemoteFull-Time

    Back-End Developer, Senior/Mid Full Time Remote Secret clearance with Top Secret/SCI eligibility **This position is contingent upon contract award** Job Description: Job Responsibilities: • Provides subject matter proficiency for work described in the task. • Responsible for providing analytical skills to support proce

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  3. #3Backend Developer | $65/hr Remote

    remote zest jobsRemoteFull-TimePosted Aug 22, 2026

    Position: Backend Engineer Type: reputed company Contract Compensation: Up to $65/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 5-20 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Evaluate, review, and debug backend reputed company (e.g., reputed company, server logic, databases) and technical content generated by advanced AI models. • Assess

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  4. #4Backend Developer, Remote

    Active TheoryRemoteFull-Time

    Company Description Active Theory is based in Los Angeles and Amsterdam with a globally distributed team. We strive to make some of the best digital experiences on the web, and we're growing. Our Dreamwave product creates bespoke virtual events connecting people online. Recent Dreamwave events over the last year have i

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  5. #5Senior Backend Engineer // Fully Remote // TypeScript Node.JS

    Motion RecruitmentRemoteFull-TimePosted Aug 19, 2026

    A fast-growing B2B infrastructure platform is expanding its engineering team and looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join one of its most critical and high-velocity teams. This is a full-time, 100% remote opportunity built around a TypeScript, Node.js, and Nest.js stack, with microservice architecture at the core.

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  6. #6Senior Java Backend Developer – Remote

    Optime TechRemoteContractorPosted Aug 22, 2026

    Senior Java Backend Developer – Remote Work Arrangement: Remote Job Type: Contract Contract Duration: 12 Months Employment Type: W2 Only (No C2C) Interview Requirement An in-person face-to-face interview is required as part of the selection process. Specific interview location and details will be discussed during the r

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  7. #7Staff Backend Developer - $200,000 + Equity - Remote (US)

    remote zest jobsRemoteFull-TimePosted Aug 25, 2026

    Staff Backend Developer - $200,000 + Equity - Remote (US) reputed company exclusively with an award-reputed company & fast growing start-up making waves with their innovative, first of it’s reputed company technology product suite tackling data and analytics like no one has done before. Their technology empowers enterp

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  8. #8Remote Rust Developer

    TuringRemoteContractorPosted Aug 25, 2026

    About Us Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world's leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipel

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  9. #9Experienced Backend JavaScript Developer - Worldwide

    Bright DataRemoteFull-Time

    Description We're looking for experienced and exceptional back-end JavaScript developers, with expertise in Node.js. MongoDB, Express, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, Cassandra and Snowflake. In this role, you will take full ownership of product and feature development, using cutting-edge technologies, in a fast-paced and profes

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  10. #10Remote Junior Backend Engineer — Coding Career

    remote zest jobsRemoteFull-TimePosted Aug 24, 2026

    • Position: Remote Junior Backend Engineer — Grow Your Coding Career • Location: reputed company • Launch Your Backend Developer Career reputed company (US)! ($65K-$75K) • Do you reputed company of writing reputed company, optimizing apps, and collaborating on exciting reputed company? Join our remote team! We’re looki

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About Remote Backend Developer Jobs

Explore the latest remote backend developer jobs from companies hiring globally. This page features curated work-from-anywhere opportunities for server-side developers building APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.

Remote Backend Developers design and implement server-side logic, database architectures, RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and microservices. They work with languages like Python, Node.js, Java, Go, and Ruby, along with frameworks such as Django, Express, Spring Boot, and Gin. Employers seek candidates skilled in database design (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis), message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka), and cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure).

These remote roles are available at startups, scale-ups, and enterprise companies across SaaS, fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, and media. Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and system design for high-traffic applications is highly valued.

Our curated listings feature 100% remote positions across global time zones. Many roles offer competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and the freedom to contribute to impactful backend systems from anywhere.

Each job posting provides detailed technical requirements, backend stack preferences, and application instructions to help you find the right remote backend development role.

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