Backend Developer Jobs in Chicago

18 open backend developer roles in Chicago, refreshed daily. Build a tailored resume in minutes with Climbr's free AI resume builder.

Open Roles

18

Median Salary

$126,250/yr

Across 6 listed pay ranges

Top Hiring

FIS · Spruce Infotech · Comcast

Senior Java Backend Developer.

Spruce Infotech · Chicago, Illinois

Team please work on it need resumes ASAP from Manoj by today EOD it is going to open in portal, See if any old profiles with backend development experience. Job Description Position: Senior Java Backend Developer. Mus...

Posted 10/11/2026

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Senior Backend Python Engineer: Django, Kubernetes & AWS

Comcast · Chicago, Illinois

$110,000 - $165,000

Comcast's FreeWheel unit in Illinois is seeking a Backend Python Developer to design, build, and scale backend services using Python and Django. Bring experience with REST APIs, Kubernetes/EKS, and AWS to own production ...

Posted 10/10/2026

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Java Backend Engineer — Spring Boot & Microservices

Opus Technologies · Chicago, Illinois

$90,000 - $120,000

Opus Technologies in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Java Backend Developer to design and implement scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using Java 8+ with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and related technologies. The role i...

Posted 10/10/2026

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Backend Software Developer

WPP · Chicago, Illinois, United States

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions...

Posted 10/2/2026

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Backend Developer

InterSources · Chicago, Illinois

Backend Developer We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer who will design, build, and maintain backend services, APIs, and platform capabilities. This role combines strong backend engineering with hands-on involvement...

Posted 10/2/2026

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Sr. Software Engineer - Backend

Uber Freight · Chicago, IL 60607, United States

Job ID: 3448 Position Title: Sr. Software Engineer - Backend Company/Employer: Uber Freight US LLC  Location: 433 West Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL 60607   JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Architect and develo...

Posted 10/1/2026

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Senior Software Engineer - Backend Services

University of Chicago · Chicago, Illinois

$150,000 - $170,000

Department Globus Automate About The Department Globus (www.globus.org) is a sustainable, non-profit unit within The University of Chicago delivering solutions to the research community worldwide. Globus develops and ...

Posted 10/1/2026

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Senior Software Engineer - Backend Services

The University of Chicago · Chicago, Illinois

$150,000 - $170,000

Department Globus Automate About the Department Globus (www.globus.org) is a sustainable, non-profit unit within The University of Chicago delivering solutions to the research community worldwide. Globus develops and pr...

Posted 10/1/2026

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Backend QA Engineer

Paul Murphy Associates · Chicago, Illinois

This job is posted on behalf of Paul Murphy Associates by Top Echelon. Title: Backend QA Engineer Location: Chicago, IL OR New York, NY OR Belfast, Northern Ireland Our client is seeking a Backend Quality Assurance En...

Posted 9/30/2026

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Senior .NET Backend Engineer - Hybrid Chicago Contract

Dexian · Chicago, Illinois

$90,000 - $140,000

Dexian is seeking a Sr. .NET Developer for a 40-hour week in a hybrid role with 2 days onsite in downtown Chicago. The 6-month contract starts soon, with a strong possibility to extend and convert to full-time. This pos...

Posted 9/27/2026

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Backend Engineer, Core Technology

Stripe · US-Remote, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco

Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their re...

Posted 9/25/2026

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Software Engineer II - Java Backend/Mobile APIs

JPMorgan Chase & Co · Chicago, Illinois

You're ready to gain the skills and experience needed to grow within your role and advance your career - and we have the perfect software engineering opportunity for you. As a Software Engineer II at JPMorganChase withi...

Posted 9/23/2026

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IT Software Engineer 5 (Sr. Java Backend Developer with AWS)

3Core Systems , Inc · Chicago, Illinois

Job Title: IT Software Engineer 5 (Sr. Java Backend Developer with AWS) Location: 540 W. Madison, Chicago, IL (Hybrid: will need to go into office up to 2x a week; this role could change where they need to go in office ...

Posted 9/21/2026

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Senior/Staff Backend Engineer, Platform, Consumer Apps - Klover

Attain · Chicago, IL

About Attain Klover’s engineering team powers one of the fastest-growing fintech platforms in the U.S., supporting over one million active users each month. Our systems process and move more than $1.5 billion annually, e...

Posted 9/17/2026

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Java backend Engineer

USM Business Systems · Chicago, Illinois

• 8-10 years experience as a Java Developer • 80% or more focused on backend • Strong AWS Background, with services like Fargate, ECS, CloudWatch, Lambda • Database and CICD familiarity Require an onsite interview in Ch...

Posted 9/16/2026

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Backend Software Engineer II

FIS · Chicago, Illinois

$79,230 - $134,700

NOTE: • This position is hybrid (3 days onsite) in our FIS Office locations in Chicago (Illinois), Milwaukee (Wisconsin), Atlanta (Georgia) and Jacksonville (Florida). • Current and future sponsorship not available for t...

Posted 9/11/2026

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Backend Software Engineer II 3 year's experience

FIS · Chicago, Illinois

Position Type Full time Type Of Hire Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Job Description We are FIS. Our technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diver...

Posted 9/10/2026

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Backend Developer (Node.js + Express)

SynergisticIT · Chicago, Illinois

Are you passionate about coding or technology and ready to make your mark in tech? For more than 15 years, SynergisticIT has been helping aspiring developers like you excel in the tech industry. We focus on equipping you...

Posted 9/7/2026

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