Backend Developer Jobs in Washington, DC

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

Open Roles

40

Median Salary

$124,750/yr

Across 24 listed pay ranges

Top Hiring

Cognizant · Jobrapido · Bank Julius Bär & Co. Ltd.

Software Engineer, Backend; Observability

Affirm · Washington, District of Columbia

$204,000 - $290,000

Position: Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Observability) At AFFIRM, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on ...

Posted 10/31/2026

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Software Developer (Backend) Senior

Bigbear.ai · Washington, District of Columbia

Residency All applicants must currently reside in the United States Overview Join BigBear.ai to modernize and connect mission-critical systems for the Defense Intelligence Agency—blend modern cloud-native engineering ...

Posted 10/30/2026

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Senior Python Backend Engineer - FastAPI, Azure, 8+ yrs

Wipro · Washington, District of Columbia

$60,000 - $149,000

Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, seeks an experienced Python backend developer in the Washington, DC area. The role focuses on building secure, scalable backend services and calculatio...

Posted 10/29/2026

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Senior Python Backend Engineer - Azure REST APIs for Calc

Silicontek Inc · Washington, District of Columbia

$109,000 - $146,000

Silicontek Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a senior Python developer to build modular Python services and REST APIs for a building-sustainability calculation engine. The role covers energy, water, materials and embodi...

Posted 10/28/2026

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Backend Engineer: Own Scalable APIs & Services

Evlo AI · Washington, District of Columbia

$120,000 - $190,000

Evlo AI in Washington DC seeks a backend engineer to design and build core services powering customer-facing products accessed daily. You will own end-to-end backend systems, including API design, data modeling, and perf...

Posted 10/27/2026

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junior data scientist/java backend developer

SynergisticIT · Washington, District of Columbia

$95,000 - $154,000

Three Hundred Applications, Zero Recruiter Calls Volume Is Not a Strategy When Nobody Opens the Resume You track applications in a spreadsheet. ATS filters, keyword mismatches, and sourcers who never see your name are no...

Posted 10/26/2026

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Principal Backend Engineer

Jobrapido · Washington, District of Columbia

About the Company Mango Voice is a leading provider of cloud-based communication solutions, helping businesses of all sizes connect with their customers through innovative VoIP, SMS, and collaboration tools. We are rapi...

Posted 10/25/2026

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Senior Software Engineer- Backend

Yoodli AI Roleplays · Washington, District of Columbia

Job Description Job Description Yoodli helps people get measurably better in their careers. We help individuals achieve this by helping them land their job, onboard at their companies, learn new skills, practice a speech...

Posted 10/25/2026

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Senior Python Backend Engineer — FastAPI & PostgreSQL (On-site DC)

Dexian DISYS · Washington, District of Columbia

$130,000 - $180,000

Dexian seeks a technically strong Python backend developer for an on-site role in downtown Washington, DC. You will design, develop, and optimize modular Python services and REST APIs using FastAPI, Pydantic, and Postgre...

Posted 10/25/2026

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SQL & PHP Backend Developer - Build Data-Driven Apps

C.C.D. Cogent Communications Deutschland GmbH · Washington, District of Columbia

Cogent Communications is seeking a dedicated SQL & PHP Developer to support the development and maintenance of data-driven applications, dashboards, and forecasting solutions. The role focuses on SQL query and stored pro...

Posted 10/24/2026

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Technical Lead – Backend Java Engineer ; f​/m​/d

Bank Julius Bär & Co. Ltd. · Washington, District of Columbia

$101,169 - $146,133

Technical Lead - Backend Java Engineer 100% (f/m/d) page is loaded## Technical Lead - Backend Java Engineer 100% (f/m/d) locations: Madrid time type: Full time posted on: Posted Todayjob requisition : r-20208 At Julius ...

Posted 10/23/2026

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Software Engineer (Backend)

Cisco · Seattle, Washington

The application window is expected to close on: 11/02/2026Meet the Team The Platform Experience Backend team builds the APIs and durable workflows behind Splunk's data management products. We enable customers to route, t...

Posted 10/23/2026

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Middle Backend Developer PHP AWS Lambda AI

Jobrapido · Washington, District of Columbia

Bear Claw is an AI-powered recruiting and applicant tracking platform built to help recruiters work smarter and place top talent faster. Our platform brings the entire recruiting workflow into one system - from candidate...

Posted 10/23/2026

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Senior Backend Software Engineer - Holokai

Holokai · Washington, District of Columbia

Senior Backend Software Engineer Function: Engineering Location: Metro DC Preferred (Hybrid: Tuesdays & Thursdays In-Office) Type: Full-Time (must be currently authorized to work in the United States) Reports To: VP ...

Posted 10/20/2026

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.NET Core Backend Engineer: Azure APIs for Enterprise Apps

Tetra Tech · Washington, District of Columbia

$90,000 - $130,000

Halvik Corp is seeking a talented .NET Core Backend Developer to design, implement, and optimize backend services in the Azure cloud. You will build RESTful APIs, ensure performance, security, and reliability for mission...

Posted 10/20/2026

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Senior Python Backend Engineer — Onsite DC (FastAPI, PostgreSQL)

Cognizant · Washington, District of Columbia

$80,000 - $118,000

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Python Backend Developer for 100% onsite work in Washington, DC. The role requires 8+ years of software development experience, strong Python, FastAPI, REST API, and PostgreSQL skills. Onsit...

Posted 10/20/2026

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Backend Software Engineer: Build Scalable Systems + Equity

Plaid · Washington, District of Columbia

$110,000 - $160,000

Plaid is a fintech software company empowering developers to connect financial data and payments. As a Software Engineer, you will design and build the systems that power how millions of people connect to their finances ...

Posted 10/18/2026

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Senior Backend Engineer – Cloud-Native SaaS

Revefi, Inc. · Washington, District of Columbia

$130,000 - $190,000

Revefi, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help architect, build, and scale our cloud-native SaaS backend. This high-impact role involves designing distributed systems, solving performance challenges, and sha...

Posted 10/18/2026

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Senior Backend Engineer — AI Platform

VISA · Washington, District of Columbia

Visa is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and build a scalable backend platform that integrates AI agents into Visa’s enterprise infrastructure. You will define architecture, scaling strategy, and engineering s...

Posted 10/18/2026

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Backend Software Engineer I/II (55745)

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy · Washington, District of Columbia

$76,000 - $96,000

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Washington DC - Washington, DC 20005, Position Type: Fixed Term, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $76,000.00 - $96,000.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Up to 10%, ...

Posted 10/18/2026

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Technical Lead – Backend Java Engineer 100% (f/m/d)

Bank Julius Bär & Co. Ltd. · Washington, District of Columbia

$101,000 - $146,000

Technical Lead - Backend Java Engineer 100% (f/m/d) page is loaded## Technical Lead - Backend Java Engineer 100% (f/m/d)locations: Madridtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: r-20208At Julius Bae...

Posted 10/18/2026

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Backend Java Engineer - Cloud Microservices (AWS)

NuAxis Innovations · Washington, District of Columbia

$110,000 - $160,000

NuAxis Innovations is seeking a talented Backend Java Developer for a full-time role to support a large-scale, cloud-native enterprise application. The ideal candidate will have strong backend Java development experienc...

Posted 10/16/2026

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Backend Developer Remote 8

Hire Feed · Washington, District of Columbia

• Role : Backend Developer (Remote) • Location : Remote (Work from Anywhere) Role Overview: We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking a Software Developer to work on a full-time basis. The role involves designing, ...

Posted 10/16/2026

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Senior .NET Core Backend Developer - Azure & APIs

Tetra Tech · Washington, District of Columbia

$90,000 - $150,000

Halvik Corp seeks a senior .NET Backend Developer to design, develop, test, and configure scalable backend systems in the Azure cloud. The role emphasizes modern .NET Core technologies, secure and maintainable components...

Posted 10/14/2026

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Senior Java Backend Architect, AI-Driven

Viderity · Washington, District of Columbia

Viderity Inc. is seeking a Java Developer to design, build, and maintain cloud-native backend services. You will lead API design, security reviews, and testing strategies while guiding a team in an Agile environment. Yo...

Posted 10/13/2026

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Sr. Software Engineers- Backend

Software Technology Inc · Washington, District of Columbia

Backend Serverless Developer The Expertise You Have • Proven programming experience with AWS Cloud Native serverless services such as s3, Step function, Dynamo DB, Lambda, API Gateway • Experience in designing and build...

Posted 10/12/2026

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Backend Engineer

Cleared Software Engineer (TS and TS/SCI) @ Gallatin · Washington, District of Columbia

About GallatinAt Gallatin, we are rebuilding logistics infrastructure for the national security missions of the United States and allied partners. We build AI systems that determine how logistics decisions are made - not...

Posted 10/9/2026

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Junior Backend Developer — C#​/.NET & Scalable APIs

shifttechnology · Washington, District of Columbia

$90,000 - $130,000

Shift Technology, a leader in AI for insurers, is hiring a .NET C# Software Developer to help build foundational services and scalable components across our platform. You will design complete designs for applications, i...

Posted 10/9/2026

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Backend Software Engineer II - C#​/.NET & AI Tools

Taxwell · Washington, District of Columbia

$90,000 - $150,000

Taxwell in United States is seeking a Software Engineer II to support and enhance a mix of legacy and modern applications. This backend and platform-leaning role centers on C#/.NET, SQL Server, services, integrations, au...

Posted 10/8/2026

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Senior Python Backend Developer

Cognizant · Washington, District of Columbia

$80,000 - $118,000

• Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* About Us Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operati...

Posted 10/8/2026

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Senior Java Backend Engineer — Spring & Cloud Modernization

AHU Technologies · Washington, District of Columbia

AHU Technologies Inc in Washington, DC seeks a Senior JAVA Developer to modernize the DC DMV Destiny project. You will design, develop, and test using Java, J2EE, and Spring technologies, delivering scalable backend serv...

Posted 10/7/2026

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Senior Python Backend Developer - Onsite

Cognizant · Washington, District of Columbia

• Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* About Us: Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operat...

Posted 10/7/2026

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Full Stack engineer React & Backend with AWS - R01570524

Brillio · Washington, District of Columbia

Primary Skills ReactJS , JAVA/ Node. js / Go or Python and AWS Job requirements About the job About Brillio: Brillio is one of the fastest growing digital technology service providers and a partner of choice for many...

Posted 10/6/2026

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Senior API/Backend Engineer – TS/SCI Cleared

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. · Washington, District of Columbia

$120,000 - $200,000

Vantor is seeking an API/Java/Python Developer to join our Services team, working with U.S. Government customers to sustain and modernize a Program of Record for FMI data. The role focuses on building high-performance A...

Posted 10/5/2026

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Lead Backend Engineer

Comcast Corporation · Washington, District of Columbia

$141,850.78 - $212,776.16

Make your mark at Comcast - a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers,...

Posted 10/5/2026

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Senior Backend Engineer: Python, FastAPI & Data Systems

Base-2 Solutions · Washington, District of Columbia

$120,000 - $180,000

Base-2 Solutions seeks a Software Engineer Level 4 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex backend systems for mission-focused environments. You will work on data engineering, API development, and scalable Python/FastA...

Posted 10/3/2026

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Remote Backend Engineer: Java/Spring Boot for Enterprise SaaS

Goldschmitt and Associates LLC · Washington, District of Columbia

$90,000 - $150,000

Goldschmitt and Associates LLC is seeking a Backend Developer for a remote role with preference to candidates near the DMV area. The position focuses on building and maintaining enterprise/SaaS applications using Java, S...

Posted 10/3/2026

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Backend Engineer, AI Systems

Mural · Washington, District of Columbia

$181,000 - $226,000

Position: Staff Backend Engineer, AI Systems ABOUT THE TEAM The AI Innovation Team at Mural is pioneering how generative AI transforms visual collaboration and decision-making. We’re a remote-first group of engineers, ...

Posted 10/3/2026

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Backend Developer — Elixir & Microservices

Marketplace integrations · Washington, District of Columbia

$110,000 - $140,000

Recruitee is expanding its backend team and seeks a Backend Developer with a strong motivation to switch into Elixir. You will build and scale services using Phoenix and OTP, while integrating with Ruby on Rails and Pyth...

Posted 10/2/2026

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Backend Java Developer

NuAxis Innovations · Washington, District of Columbia

We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution. Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose. We know tech, but we love people. NuAxis is home to ...

Posted 10/2/2026

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