Backend Developer Jobs in Charlotte

21 positions available in NC. Banking and tech center with 260K+ finance, IT, and corporate jobs

AWS Sr. Enterprise Account Manager, FSI-Capital Markets, FSI-Capital Markets

Amazon Web Services • Charlotte, NC, US

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157100K - 212600K

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Unify Health Services LLC • Charlotte, NC, US

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60000K - 65000K

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Physical Therapist Assistant

Unify Health Services LLC • Charlotte, NC, US

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60000K - 65000K

Finance Analyst - Working Capital & Free Cash Flow

Honeywell • Charlotte, NC, US

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Project Manager, Capital Markets

Sofi • NY-New York, SF-San Francisco. TX-Frisco, FL-Jacksonville, DE-Greenville, UT-Cottonwood Heights, NC-Charlotte

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Capital Markets Structuring Manager

Sofi • NY-New York, SF- San Francisco, TX- Frisco, NC - Charlotte

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What Does a Backend Developer Do?

Back-end developers build the server-side infrastructure and logic that power applications, handling databases, APIs, authentication, and business logic. They ensure systems are secure, scalable, and performant.

Backend Developer Salary in Charlotte

The median salary for a Backend Developer in Charlotte is $113,486 per year. The range is $81K - $145K (P10: $61,927, P90: $185,979). (BLS OEWS 2025) Typical US salary range: $85K - $140K. In Europe: €60K - €90K. Cost of living in Charlotte is moderate compared to other cities.

Most In-Demand Skills

Python/Java/Go SQL/Database Design REST/GraphQL APIs Authentication & Security System Design Caching Strategies

The Charlotte Job Market

Banking and tech center with 260K+ finance, IT, and corporate jobs. Charlotte's banking dominance and growing tech talent make it a major second-city option for East Coast companies.

Top industries: Finance & Banking, Information Technology, Corporate Services, Healthcare.

CATS light rail expanding; banking and corporate culture supports flexible remote work arrangements.

Career Path & 2026 Trends

Back-end developers progress to senior engineer, architect, or technical leadership roles; many specialize in microservices or cloud architecture. Back-end development in 2026 emphasizes cloud-native patterns, event-driven architectures, and observability over traditional monolithic approaches.

Interview Tip

Be ready to discuss database design decisions and trade-offs—explain why you chose specific technologies for specific problems rather than using defaults.

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