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Backend Developer jobs in Houston, TX
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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$34–$89/hr
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$120k
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We are looking for a Software Developer to join a contract opportunity in Houston, Texas. This role is ideal for a hands-on specialist who can create and support Microsoft Copilot and Power Platform solutions while also…
$50 - $60 per hour
reporting, and other business-critical functions. This individual will develop scalable APIs, data integrations, and React-based web... ...internal control interfaces using React and JavaScript* Develop backend services…
$105k - $131.33k
're accelerating the energy transition by delivering innovative solutions that power the world's fastest-growing industries. As a Developer, Gas Generation, you'll play a key role in developing generation projects that e…
Java - Expert (10+ years experience) Amazon Web Services(AWS) - Intermediate (3-5 years experience) we're looking for an FR developer with strong Java development skills and experience leveraging AI throughout the S…
$36.66 per hour
scalable enterprise applications, designing robust microservices backends in Java and Spring Boot while crafting intuitive, responsive... ...education: Bachelors responsibilities: Architect, develop, and scale REST APIs…
$116.2k - $229.1k
process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at ****@*****.***. Recruiting tips From developing a stand out resume to putting your best foot forward in the interview, we want you to feel prepared…
Dot Net Full Stack Developer Must have skills : Azure DevOps suite (Strong), Oracle (Capable), PL/SQL Good to have skills: Job Description : Understand requirements and discussion with Product owner Able to work in scrum…
$89.6k - $218.2k
average of 3 days onsite at either client location and/or the CGI Houston, Texas office. Key Responsibilities . Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Core Java and Spring Boot. . Architect…
$100 per hour
Role: Back End Software Engineer Location Houston Digital Technology Center (HDTC), Houston, TX, USA Mission We are seeking a Cloud Back-End Engineer to join our group. In this role, you will bridge the gap between appli…
$100 per hour
The Back End Software Engineer is responsible for developing the back end of a web application, handling the logic, database interactions, user authentication, configuration, etc. The Back End Software Engineer evaluates…
approach to challenges Good to Have · Exposure to other cloud providers eg Azure Google Cloud · Experience in machine learning models deployment on edge devices · Knowledge of other frontend frameworks eg React Vue or ba…
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What backend developers earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $34–$47 | $71k–$98k |
| Mid level | $47–$68 | $98k–$142k |
| Senior | $66–$89 | $137k–$186k |
Adjusted for the Houston 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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