Last updated: 2025-06-06

31 Backend Engineer jobs in Denver.

Hiring now: Staff Software Engineer @ Checkr, Principal Engineer @ Gusto, Java Developer @ North Poin, Backend Engineer @ Loft Orbit, Sr Software Engineer @ Prove, Blockchain Engineer @ Etherfi, Software Engineer Backendfullstack Early @ Splunk, Sr Software Engineer @ Findhelp A, Sr Backend Engineer @ Lg Ad Solu, Elixir Software Engineer @ True Anoma. Explore more at at jobswithgpt.com

🔥 Skills

Python (6) Kubernetes (6) software development (5) AWS (5) Docker (5) React (4) distributed systems (4) collaboration (3) Payments (3) system design (3)

📍 Locations

Denver (21) Aurora (2) Boulder (2) Golden (1)

Checkr

Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help custom…

Staff Software Engineer

Denver

  • Skills: software engineer, micro-service architecture, microservices design, REST APIs, asynchronous queueing models, collaboration, documentation, communication, project management, architectural discussions
  • Experience: 8+ years experience as a software engineer, 5+ years experience in leading engineering projects/programs
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $179,000 to $211,000

Gusto

Gusto is a modern, online people platform that helps small businesses take care of their teams. On top of full-service payroll, Gusto offers health insurance, …

Principal Engineer

Denver

  • Skills: Payments, FinTech, scalable platforms, collaborate across teams, large-scale systems, performance, system design, product development lifecycle, mentorship, API development
  • Experience: 15+ years of expertise in Payments platforms at scaled FinTech companies.
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $261,000/yr to $290,000/yr for San Francisco, Seattle & New York; $222,000/yr to $247,000/yr in Denver & most remote locations

North Point Technology

North Point Technology focuses on long-term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer's most difficul…

Java Developer

Aurora

  • Skills: Java, back-end development, software algorithms, Agile Methodology, TS/SCI clearance, Department of Defense, mission-critical systems, cross-functional teams, secure software solutions, computer science
  • Experience: Experience in back-end development and software algorithms using Java.

Loft Orbital

Loft Orbital is a company that develops micro-services for the command and control of space infrastructure, focusing on modern automated spacecraft systems.

Backend Engineer

Golden

  • Skills: Backend Engineer, micro-services, command and control, space infrastructure, satellite platform, Python, Django, GraphQL, Kubernetes, C++
  • Type: Full-time

Prove

Prove’s phone-centric identity tokenization and passive cryptographic authentication solutions reduce friction, enhance security and privacy across all digital…

Senior Software Engineer

Denver

  • Skills: software development, object-oriented programming, React, NextJS, Angular, public cloud services, AWS, DevOps, database design, technical leadership
  • Experience: 6+ years of software development experience
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $150,000-$160,000 plus variable commission / company bonus

Checkr

Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help custom…

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Denver

  • Skills: software engineer, architecture projects, leadership, Ruby, GoLang, Python, Cloud technologies, microservices design, asynchronous queueing, domain-driven design
  • Experience: 15+ years experience as a software engineer; 2+ years leading architecture projects across an organization; 5+ years experience in a leadership role
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $251,000 to $295,000 in San Francisco, CA; $213,000 to $250,000 in Denver, CO

Ether.fi

ether.fi is a rapidly growing Ethereum liquid staking protocol where stakeholders retain control of their assets. We have a thriving community and a TVL of $8B…

Blockchain Engineer

Denver

  • Skills: Blockchain, Smart Contracts, Solidity, Backend Development, Golang, Python, Decentralization, DApps, CI/CD, Microservices
  • Experience: 3-4 years industry experience
  • Type: Full time

Prove

Prove’s phone-centric identity tokenization and passive cryptographic authentication solutions reduce friction, enhance security and privacy across all digital…

Senior Software Engineer

Denver

  • Skills: software development, object-oriented programming, public cloud services, AWS, Kafka, Flink, database design, SQL, leadership, DevOps
  • Experience: 6+ years of software development experience
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $150,000-$160,000 plus variable commission / company bonus.

Splunk

Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world.

Software Engineer (Backend/Fullstack) - Early in Career

Boulder

  • Skills: Software Development, Backend, Fullstack, Hybrid, Cloud, Programming languages, Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs, CI/CD
  • Experience: 6+ months of experience
  • Type: Hybrid Remote
  • Salary: $95,360.00 - 163,900.00 per year

Findhelp, A Public Benefit Corporation

Findhelp has built a comprehensive platform of products and services that make it easy for you to connect people to resources, follow them on their journey, an…

Senior Software Engineer

Denver

  • Skills: Python, ReactJS, SQL, technical writing, microservices, cloud experience, code reviews, mentoring, web performance, legacy code
  • Experience: 5+ years working as a professional software developer
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $111,200 - $166,800 a year

LG Ad Solutions

LG Ad Solutions is a global leader in connected TV (CTV) and cross-screen advertising. We pride ourselves on delivering state-of-the-art advertising solutions …

Senior Backend Engineer

Denver

  • Skills: Backend Engineering, C++, Golang, NodeJS, Software Design, Scalable Systems, MySQL, Kafka, Testing, Monitoring
  • Experience: 6+ years of backend engineering experience

True Anomaly

True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commerci…

Elixir Software Engineer

Denver

  • Skills: Elixir, software development, distributed systems, satellite command and control, mission planning, data processing, fault-tolerant architecture, functional programming, leadership, collaboration
  • Experience: 5+ years of software development experience
  • Salary: Colorado Base Salaries: Software Engineer II: $140,000-$190,000 Senior Software Engineer: $155,000-$215,000 Staff Software Engineer: $175,000-$240,000 California Base Salary: Software Engineer II: $145,000-$200,000 Senior Software Engineer: $160,000-$225,000 Staff Software Engineer: $180,000-$255,000 Washington D.C. Base Salary: Software Engineer II: $145,000-$200,000 Senior Software Engineer: $160,000-$225,000 Staff Software Engineer: $180,000-$255,000

Prove

As the world moves to a mobile-first economy, businesses need to modernize how they acquire, engage with and enable consumers. Prove’s phone-centric identity t…

Staff Software Engineer

Denver

  • Skills: software development, distributed systems, object-oriented programming, cloud services, database design, technical leadership, mentorship, performance optimization, security compliance, platform scalability
  • Experience: 8+ years of software development experience
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $185,000- $200,000 plus variable commission / company bonus

Strava

Strava is the app for active people with over 150 million athletes in more than 190 countries. Their mission is to motivate people to live their best active li…

Senior Server Engineer

Denver

  • Skills: Trust and Safety, back-end services, content moderation, user reporting, abuse prevention, collaborative, scalable solutions, technical leadership, software development, distributed systems
  • Experience: 7+ years of proven experience building services in a production environment
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $195,000 - $215,000

NetApp

NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or …

Backend Technical Leader

Boulder

  • Skills: Cloud, Engineering, Data Infrastructure, AI, Full stack, Software Development, Backend Development, Technical Leadership, Collaboration, Innovation

SonderMind

SonderMind believes everyone deserves personalized, connected, and effective mental health care. They provide therapy and medication management services levera…

Staff Engineer, Full-Stack

Denver

  • Skills: Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, Node.js, Angular, PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, scalable services, collaboration, mentoring, architecture improvements
  • Experience: 8+ years building web services or full-stack applications
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $160,000-$185,000

Homebase

Homebase is the everything app for hourly teams—built to simplify the day-to-day and superpower local businesses. With tools for scheduling, time clocks, payro…

Software Engineer, Billing & Businesses Team

Denver

  • Skills: backend services, payment systems, API design, event-driven architecture, Ruby, scalable systems, security, observability, service-oriented architecture, inter-service communication
  • Experience: 3 years of experience working with Ruby (beyond Rails; deep expertise in Ruby itself is a plus)

Booz Allen Hamilton

A consulting firm providing advanced technology solutions for national security and other sectors.

Senior Software Engineer

Aurora

  • Skills: software, data processing, analytic, system, agile, DevSecOps, microservices, mission-critical, data analysis, security

SixGen, Inc.

Software Engineers/Fullstack Engineers

Denver

  • Skills: software solutions, scalable, secure, mission-critical, design, develop, maintain, authentication, encryption, applications
  • Experience: 3-20+ years
  • Type: Full-time

Ether.fi

Ether.fi is an innovative, rapidly growing crypto-native financial platform on a mission to put users in control of their wealth—making it easy to save, earn, …

Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure

Denver

  • Skills: transaction processing, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Redis, Terraform, CI/CD, blockchain, Web3, scalability
  • Type: full_time
  • Salary: {'min': 120000.0, 'max': 200000.0, 'period': 'annual', 'currency': 'USD'}

Denver Broncos and Stadium Management Company

The Denver Broncos are one of the most popular franchises in all of sports. We are dedicated to being the best team to cheer for, play for, and work for across…

Backend Data Engineer

Denver

  • Skills: ETL, data engineering, Python, machine learning, AWS, Azure, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, APIs
  • Type: full_time
  • Salary: {'min': 124700.0, 'max': 141200.0, 'period': 'annual', 'currency': 'USD'}

Convera USA LLC

Staff Software Engineer

Denver

  • Skills: Microservices, event driven architecture, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Java, J2EE, Spring, API’S, SOA
  • Type: full_time
  • Salary: {'min': 161886.0, 'max': 191850.0, 'period': 'annual', 'currency': 'USD'}

Candid Health

Fullstack Software Engineer

Denver

  • Skills: Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, React, Typescript, Google Cloud Platform, Auth0, Terraform, scalable systems
  • Type: full_time
  • Salary: {'min': 135000.0, 'max': 200000.0, 'period': 'annual', 'currency': 'USD'}