Backend Engineer jobs in South Korea

Updated November 4, 2026

Find backend engineer jobs in South Korea from company career pages, all in one list, including roles that never reach LinkedIn or Indeed. Employers also post this role as Backend Developer, Server-Side Engineer, API Engineer and Python Developer.

Latest Backend Engineer jobs in South Korea

Backend Engineer jobs in South Korea at a glance

Companies hiring
Coupang, Coupang Internal, Bjakcareer and Clovirtualfashion
Cities
Seoul and Bengaluru
Work setup
Remote and on-site
Levels
Senior to director
Job types
Full-time
Skills in demand
Java, Kubernetes, AWS, Kotlin, Spring framework, Distributed systems, Observability, Service Mesh

Based on the newest listings. Not every posting states pay, level, or skills.

About Backend Engineer jobs

Backend engineers build the servers, APIs, and databases an app runs on. Postings usually list languages such as Python, Java, Go, Node.js, or C#, plus the databases and cloud platform the team uses.

Also posted as

  • Backend Developer
  • Server-Side Engineer
  • API Engineer
  • Python Developer
  • Java Developer
  • Go Developer
  • .NET Developer

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Backend Engineer jobs in South Korea: questions

Where can I find Backend Engineer jobs in South Korea?

JobLookout collects Backend Engineer openings in South Korea from company career pages and puts them in one list, including roles that never get posted on LinkedIn or Indeed. Open a role and apply on the company's career page.

Which companies have Backend Engineer jobs in South Korea?

Recent listings include roles at Coupang, Coupang Internal, Bjakcareer and Clovirtualfashion. The company name is on every listing, so you always know who is hiring.

Where in South Korea are Backend Engineer jobs?

Recent listings are in Seoul and Bengaluru, plus remote roles open to people based in South Korea.

Are there remote Backend Engineer jobs in South Korea?

Yes. Recent remote listings include roles at Bjakcareer. On-site roles are listed too. The work-mode filter narrows the list to remote only.

What skills do Backend Engineer jobs in South Korea ask for?

Skills that come up most in recent listings: Java, Kubernetes, AWS, Kotlin, Spring framework, Distributed systems, Observability, Service Mesh. Each posting lists its own requirements, so read the full description before you apply.

What job titles count as Backend Engineer?

This list groups related titles, including Backend Developer, Server-Side Engineer, API Engineer, Python Developer, Java Developer, Go Developer and .NET Developer, so you are not searching one keyword at a time.

Can I find entry-level or senior Backend Engineer jobs in South Korea?

Recent listings range from senior to director. Experience level is a filter, from intern and new grad through entry, mid, senior, lead, and director, so you only see Backend Engineer roles at your level.

Are there part-time, contract, or internship Backend Engineer roles in South Korea?

Employment type is its own filter: full-time, part-time, contract, and internship. Pick the one you want and the rest drop out of your list.

Are these only jobs in South Korea?

Yes. This page is Backend Engineer openings located in South Korea, including remote roles that still require South Korea.

Can I see Backend Engineer jobs in other countries?

Yes. Backend Engineer jobs are also listed for United States, India, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany and Brazil. You can switch the country at any time.

What should I check in a Backend Engineer job posting?

Worth checking before you apply: the team and the product, not only the word engineer; whether the stack in the posting matches work you have done; on-call, timezone, and office expectations written under the title.

How do I apply to Backend Engineer jobs in South Korea?

Open a role from your list and follow its apply link to the company's career page. You complete the application there.

How often are Backend Engineer jobs in South Korea updated?

This page refreshes every hour, and new openings are added as they appear on company career pages. Sort the full list by date to see the newest first.

Do I need an account to browse Backend Engineer jobs in South Korea?

No. You can open the list, read a role, and apply on the company site without an account. An account is only used for saved jobs, Copilot, and the resume tools.

Can JobLookout help with my resume for Backend Engineer jobs?

Yes. Paid plans include resume tools, including tailoring your resume to a specific posting before you apply.

What roles are similar to Backend Engineer?

Similar roles include Software Engineer, Frontend Engineer, Full Stack Engineer, Software Architect and Engineering Manager.