--- title: "Backend Engineer Jobs in Tucson, AZ | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/backend-engineer/locations/tucson-az" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Backend Engineer market brief · Tucson, AZ # Backend Engineer Jobs in Tucson, AZ 5 backend engineer openings are live in the Tucson, AZ area from 4 employers, led by SynergisticIT, GDIT, and HARMAN. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 20% of openings. 20% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Backend+Engineer+jobs+in+Tucson%2C+AZ)[Browse all Backend Engineer markets](/jobs/backend-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 5 : Live backend engineer openings currently tracked in the Tucson market. **Companies hiring** : 4 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder Entry-level1 jobs Mid-level1 jobs Senior1 jobs Lead+1 jobs Tucson's backend engineer market is led by entry-level openings, with 1 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 5 Hiring employers 4 Salary coverage 60% Median experience 8.0 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live backend engineer listings in Tucson - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Backend+Engineer+jobs+in+Tucson%2C+AZ)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare backend engineer opportunities in Tucson, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 5 live roles tracked in this market. - 4 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Backend+Engineer+jobs+in+Tucson%2C+AZ)[Compare other markets](/jobs/backend-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Backend Engineer in Tucson Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 5 backend engineer openings across 4 employers establish the current Tucson opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 1 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers SynergisticIT is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 5 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Tucson market view into active employers and representative backend engineer openings Employer activity · 4 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![SynergisticIT logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.synergisticit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F09%2Fcropped-fav.png&sig=apZbIYaEHz6tFBkawPtFNXsDQVS5av_WYMTL1u5oXm8) SynergisticITTop of market2Open roles](/company/synergisticit)[![GDIT logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Fszx3os6exj55%2F2fxJQSlHqIY0jvAjS6XBVj%2F4b8d5f535409f950d507f958132e7b11%2FGDIT-ContactUs-2880x640px-09202023-v1.jpg%3Fw%3D1200%26h%3D630%26fit%3Dfill%26q%3D72) GDITEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/gdit)![HARMAN logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dharman.com%26sz%3D128) HARMANStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![Leidos logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leidos.com%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Flp%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=oc2bIpX-p4d_KE6joQmsIm3uAAgcqHo3wdVaTrywiPg) LeidosStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/leidos) Live opportunity sample · 5 of 5 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [SharePoint Engineer (Back End) - TS/SCI with PolygraphSeniorGDITOro Valley, Arizona$157,250Posted Sep 25, 2026](/job/sharepoint-engineer-back-end-ts-sci-with-polygraph-at-gdit-49772071-0818-5c71-8b96-14c0508ce4a3)[Mid-Level Backend Software EngineerMid-levelLeidosTucson, Arizona$87,100Posted Sep 2, 2026](/job/mid-level-backend-software-engineer-at-leidos-76d4b7fa-835b-5380-aef8-82c75be347e5)[Principal Backend Engineer – Music Discovery Platform - RoonLead+HARMANTucson, Arizona$125,250Posted Aug 21, 2026](/job/principal-backend-engineer-music-discovery-platform-roon-at-harman-9fb442de-6fc3-5826-826d-fe7a86c3e824)[Backend Developer - RemoteLive roleSynergisticITTucson, ArizonaPosted Jun 11, 2026](/job/backend-developer-remote-at-synergisticit-56dfdd56-bdc0-5720-a926-f137ea10b4b1)[Junior Java/Backend Developer (Remote)Entry-levelSynergisticITTucson, ArizonaPosted Apr 11, 2025](/job/junior-java-backend-developer-remote-at-synergisticit-ad43bd0c-2cb3-5074-965c-9df7921ec5d8) [Explore all 5 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Backend+Engineer+jobs+in+Tucson%2C+AZ) ## Backend Engineer jobs in Tucson: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many backend engineer jobs are open in Tucson? Metaintro tracks 5 live backend engineer openings from 4 employers in the Tucson, AZ area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which experience level has the most backend engineer openings in Tucson? Entry-level roles lead with 1 openings. Experience level is known for 80% of this market's listings. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for backend engineer jobs in Tucson? SynergisticIT, GDIT, HARMAN, and Leidos have the most open backend engineer roles here right now, out of 4 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Backend Engineer demand around Tucson. 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