$176k - $183.5k
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Backend Developer jobs in Boston, MA
Backend developers build the server-side logic, APIs, and data layers that applications run on. The job is designing services that stay correct, fast, and secure as usage grows.
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$44–$117/hr
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$157k
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hands-on technical leader to join a highly collaborative team developing innovative cloud-based solutions that make a real impact.What... ...enhance modern full-stack web applications* Develop scalable backend services a…
$50 - $61 per hour
cloud and AI technologies? We're seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to join a collaborative team focused on delivering scalable,... ...applications using cutting-edge technologies* Build scalable backend service…
$127.5k - $195.5k
(MLOps). In this position, you play a key role in designing, developing, and scaling machine learning infrastructure that powers our enterprise... ...complex, multi-language systems and experience with scalable backend a…
across Engineer and Lead levels, Open Positions : 30 Full Stack Developers & 20 Lead Full Stack DevelopersLocation: Madison, NJ/... ...This role requires strong hands-on expertise across frontend and backend engineering,…
$106.9k - $147k
platforms across the enterprise. This position is ideal for a developer who enjoys working on complex systems, building full-stack applications... ..., TypeScript, and state management frameworksDevelop scalable backend…
$99k - $225k
Full Stack DeveloperThe Opportunity:We’re seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Developer to join a small, high-impact team supporting Intelligence Community operations in the CBRN mission space. This is a un…
maintain code repositories Implement test strategies, analyse results, and coordinate bug fixes to uphold the software quality standards Develop user training programs, documentation, and support frameworks to ensure a s…
environment, delivering production-quality increments each cycleDrive a strong front-end focus (UX/UI implementation) while integrating with backend services and databasesLeverage AI-assisted development tools (preferabl…
$125.7k - $203.1k
design and build software solutions that power Cisco's products and platforms. You will work end-to-end on everything from APIs and backend services to user interfaces and distributed systems. You'll solve real-world pro…
Role: Backend Engineer Location: Fully Remote (Headquarters in Boston, MA) Working Hours: 9-5 EST Onsite: Travel every 8-10 weeks for a multi-day onsite JOIN US At Product Genius, we don't tell people what to do—we give…
$150k - $200k
Sr. Full Stack Engineer ( Backend) Salary Range : $150,000 - $200,000 annually This range reflects the base salary VibeIQ expects to pay for this role. Actual offers may vary based on the candidate's experience and skill…
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What backend developers earn in Boston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $44–$62 | $92k–$128k |
| Mid level | $62–$89 | $128k–$186k |
| Senior | $86–$117 | $179k–$243k |
Adjusted for the Boston market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
A server language (Java, Go, Python, C#)API design (REST, gRPC)SQL and schema designCaching and queuesAuthentication and securityDistributed systems basicsDocker and CI/CDObservability and logging
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Design an API for a feature like comments or notifications.
Clarify requirements, then cover endpoints, data model, pagination, and error handling. Mentioning versioning and rate limits shows production experience.
How would you find and fix a slow database query?
Walk through reading the query plan, checking indexes, and considering caching or denormalization. Ground it in a query you actually fixed.
How do you keep two services consistent when both need to update data?
Discuss transactions, idempotency, and eventual consistency with outbox or saga patterns. Acknowledge tradeoffs rather than promising perfect consistency.
What do you monitor on a service you own?
Name the basics — latency, error rate, saturation — plus business-level signals. Bonus points for talking about alerts you tuned to reduce noise.
Tell me about a production incident you handled.
Structure it: detection, mitigation, root cause, prevention. Emphasize what changed afterward, not just the firefight.
How do you approach securing an API?
Cover authentication, authorization, input validation, and secrets handling. Naming OWASP-style risks concretely is enough; you are not expected to be a security engineer.
When would you choose a message queue over a direct call?
Talk about decoupling, retries, and absorbing spikes, and be honest about the added complexity of async debugging.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For backend developers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State scale where you can: requests per second, data volume, or number of services — it is the fastest way to signal seniority.
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Name the databases and infrastructure you ran in production, not just languages.
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Describe reliability work — migrations without downtime, incident reduction, test coverage on critical paths.
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If you designed an API others consume, say so and note how many teams or clients depend on it.
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Avoid listing every framework you have touched; two stacks with depth read better than eight without.
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Where this role goes
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