Explore leading backend developers in the United States who create strong server systems, manage databases, and ensure apps run smoothly and securely. Our curated list features vetted experts who focus on performance, scalability, and long-term reliability across modern tech stacks.

Best Backend Developers In the United States

124 Companies-Rankings updated: October 27, 2026

Organic rankings are determined by five factors: top services, reviews, portfolio, awards/press, and team expertise. Sponsored listings pay for a placement that appears above organic positions. Sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content - read more on our methodology page.

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  • Memorable Websites That Leave Impressions.

    Looking for a website that captivates customers? We create standout websites for brands like yours that attract more customers, outperform competitors, and help you bring in top talent...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $350/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Every Digital Experience Creates A Story

    Scott Labz LLC is an independent analytics and digital consultancy based in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, working under a Measure, Build, Improve framework. Services span analytics implementation, data validation and reporting, custom web and application development, systems integration, and advertising...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Peoria, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We are Built to Convert in the Age of AI Search Marketing.

    The race is on. We make B2B brands visible in LLMs like ChatGPT and Google's AI Overviews to capture high-buyer-intent traffic. We combine meaningful data, AI automation, and smart strategy to eliminate guesswork and drive results faster...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • CRO
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Bremerton, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Built to Collaborate. Designed to Scale.

    We empower people and platforms with work that really works with custom websites and applications, open-source digital products, and more...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Lansing, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Accelerating Brand & Demand

    BrandAction Agency is a privately-owned agency that integrates and balances branding, demand generation and customer experience to help innovative companies connect more deeply and quickly with their customers for greater profitability and enduring value...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • LETS GET THE ATTENTION YOU DESERVE

    Think Cre8tive is an award-winning digital marketing agency in Grapevine, Texas, named Best Advertising Agency in DFW 11 years running. We deliver SEO, paid media, custom websites and fractional CMO leadership for automotive, home services, legal, healthcare and B2B brands, with tracking that ties e...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Grapevine, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Agency for Ambitious Brands

    Paradigm is a full-service marketing agency helping brands grow with confidence through branding, digital marketing, and web design. For 30 years, we've crafted powerful stories, built authentic connections, and delivered results that move brands forward...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Data-driven marketing agency with hustle and heart.

    West County Net helps businesses grow online through strategic digital marketing solutions, including SEO, SEM, web development, content marketing, social media marketing, WordPress design, and data-driven marketing strategy. We create customized campaigns and high-performing websites that increase...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • eCommerce
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Santa Rosa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Engineered for Innovation. Built to Scale. Designed to Last.

    At North Star Technology, we engineer strategic digital ecosystems that empower businesses to scale, compete, and thrive. From custom WordPress websites to IT infrastructure, automation, and Microsoft 365 solutions, we create technology-driven strategies designed for long-term success...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Business Consulting
    • UI/UX Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Let's Bring Your Next Digital Experience To Life

    Lokion creates engaging digital solutions for real people. Since 2000, we've combined UX research and strategy, UI design, and web development to turn complex business needs into intuitive customer experiences. Our Memphis-based team specializes in results-driven websites, CMS implementations, e-commerce...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Memphis, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Top branding, marketing, and UX/UI agency in Maine.

    Anchour is a top branding and marketing agency specializing in strategy, design, and growth. We craft impactful visual and verbal identities, build comprehensive brand experiences, and deliver strategic guidance to help ambitious businesses connect with their audience and drive measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Web Development
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Lewiston, Maine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Intention Is Everything

    At Intention Labs, we're committed to authenticity in everything we do. We are proud to be an inclusive agency that is focused on the best experience for our clients and their customers...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
  • UI/UX Design, Branding & Web Design Agency

    Webgamma is a UI/UX design, branding, and web design agency that helps businesses turn complex ideas into meaningful digital experiences. From intuitive interfaces to distinctive brand identities, we design and build websites that connect with users and drive real results...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Marketing Excellence, Guaranteed.

    Naveo Marketing is a Milwaukee-based full-service B2B marketing agency. Its team prioritizes understanding each client's unique business and market dynamics to deliver tailored solutions. Focusing on effective advertising, branding, and digital marketing strategies, Naveo Marketing helps businesses establish...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Business software with AI inside, built in Houston since 2004.

    Espresso Moon is a Houston custom software company that builds AI-enabled business applications, mobile apps, and cloud platforms for B2B clients, and hosts and supports everything it delivers. We also own and operate GageList, a calibration management SaaS with AI built into the product...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Testing
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Spring, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Cultivate your brand.

    Cultivate is a Chicago-based brand agency that crafts award-winning brands, marketing tools, websites, and apps...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Creative Ideas Always Flowing

    Creative Agency providing graphic design, web design, web development, photography, video, and social media services...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Brunswick, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Marketing for the 21st Century

    We make digital marketing easy so you don't have to manage all the pieces. Todays digital landscape is complicated, fragmented and requires an array of skills. BootstrapVT blends old school marketing with new school technology. We know all the acronyms and the underlying tech services. Marketing has changed...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Burlington, Vermont
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Custom Digital Solutions For Enterprise Growth

    Savage Solutions is a results-driven digital agency specializing in custom website design, SEO, and online marketing strategies that help businesses grow. We combine creative design, powerful technology, and data-backed marketing to build high-performing websites that attract customers, increase visibility...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Marketing Agency That Your Business Needs

    Obsidian Atlas is a Colorado-based digital marketing agency helping small and growing businesses build stronger brands, better websites, and clearer marketing strategies. We blend human-centered creativity with practical SEO, content, social media, branding, and web design solutions to help businesses connect...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Fort Collins, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • AI that does the boring work, so you can do the profitable work.

    Marc-Tek is trusted because of three commitments: starting with a single small agent before any long-term spend, keeping humans in control with review steps on anything sensitive, and staying on the hook for maintenance so clients never own code they can't support. If the first agent doesn't save you time...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Apache Junction, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Smart Enough for Fortune 500. Hungry Enough for the Fight.

    ZINC Digital is a Miami-born agency built for long games and real growth. We pair Fortune 500 experience with startup hungerguiding brands like Porsche, The Home Depot, John Deere, YMCA, and U.S. Oil Solutions. Our work spans SEO, paid media, branding, creative, and websites to convert...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Tailored digital products and brand UX design

    For two decades, our innovative digital products development agency has taken on a wide range of challenging IT services. We are masters at crafting custom software solutions and stunning web designs - anything from simple logo design to complex large-scale development projects! Let us help make your digital...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • The Agency for Manufacturers Looking for Real business growth .

    For over 30 years, Dynamic Digital has worked with B2B manufacturers and businesses. We provide custom websites, online SEO / AEO / and GEO visibility, scalable application development, and software integration services designed to help your organization grow. Eliminate manual work, cut costs, and scale your...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Award Winning E-Commerce Marketing Agency

    All of the work we do more than pays for itself with increased trackable revenue...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Schenectady, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Wordpress Website Design, Development and Maintenenance | Locally Owned | Expert Level Service

    Thrive Engine is a Denver-based digital marketing company specializing in Wordpress Website Design & Development, Wordpress Website Maintenance & Website Hosting. We build FAST, SECURE, SEO Friendly Wordpress websites where GREAT design is our baseline but the technical aspect is where we flourish...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Get Found. Generate Leads. Grow Your Business

    Website design to make you look good. VanDenBerg Web + Creative partners with you to strategize and design a website that accurately reflects your brand, grows your business, and helps you to stand out online...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Grandville, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • Your Roadmap To Sustainable Revenue Growth

    We build client relationships rooted in transparency, perseverance, trust, and integrity, collaborating closely with business owners and managers. Our primary objective is to support our clients in driving customer acquisition and revenue growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Collinsville, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Wisdom In Motion

    Pendoah helps North American SMBs turn AI strategy into production systems that pass audits. We deliver secure data foundations, reliable models, and MLOps with compliance and ROI proven in real deployments...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Testing
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Igniting Your Spark

    Every business, no matter the size, industry, or stage, deserves a website that works as hard as they do. Iron & Ember Studios is where strategy meets design, helping new businesses launch strong and established ones grow even stronger. Thats what web design and SEO for business owners looks like when its...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Cocoa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Modernizing Software For The AI Era

    We combine the best of human-centered design and native AI development to build better software users love...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Alpharetta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Creativity Is In Our DNA

    Cider House builds custom WordPress websites and brands for small businesses and nonprofits. From design and SEO to digital marketing, we help local and regional organizations grow online with purpose...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Easthampton, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $105/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Custom Web Design Services for Johnson County and the Kansas City Metro

    Codek: Kansas City's premier web design company. We craft beautiful, functional websites and offer hosting, maintenance, and support to ensure your online success. As a local business, we're committed to helping our community thrive online. Choose Codek for all your web needs...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Overland Park, Kansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $105/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Bilberrry

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    Award Winning Web Design & Development Agency

    Bilberrry is a web development agency building custom WordPress, headless CMS, and enterprise web applications for clients including GoFundMe and Business Wire. Covers digital transformation, AI enablement, and full-cycle website design and development. A solid fit for startups and enterprises needing a...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Software Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    19 Projects Listed

    Bilberrry Services

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Software Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • Cloud Consulting
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Deloitte
    • Delta Airlines
    • PepsiCo
    • SEE International
    • Impinj
    • Lockheed Martin
    • OfferUP
    • The Life You Can Save
    • Snohomish County
    • University of Washington
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Bilberrry Reviews & Testimonials

    • Kelly Johnson
      Kelly Johnson eCommerce Specialist at Rapala VMC
      5.0★

      eCommerce Development Review from Kelly Johnson

      Since partnering with Bilberry, we have seen a marked improvement in our websites stability and performance. Their team manages our backlogged issues with such efficiency that our monthly development spend has actually decreased. Estimates are consistently accurate, and we appreciate their proactive communication; if a projects scope evolves, they provide an updated estimate for approval before moving forward. Our monthly sprints are now seamless thanks to their reliable planning and ability to scale resources rapidly to meet even the tightest deadlines.

    • Adam Ely, PMP
      Adam Ely, PMP Director of Operations at Sands Investment Group
      5.0★

      Web Development Review from Adam Ely, PMP

      As Director of Operations at Sands Investment Group, I partnered with Bilberrry to lead the redesign and rebuild of our website, enhance our marketing operations, and streamline internal workflows. We chose Bilberrry for their strong technical capabilities, cultural alignment, and outstanding reputation. The project followed a well-structured four-phase process: discovery, design, development, and launch. From the beginning, Bilberrry took a strategic and collaborative approach, conducting workshops and technical audits to define a scalable architecture and intuitive user experience. Their team went on to create custom designs for more than 20 pages, build a flexible design system, and ensure the site met key standards for SEO and accessibility.On the development side, they customized a robust content management system tailored to our needs, incorporating dynamic listing features such as saved searches, email alerts, and early-access content for select users. The new site also connected seamlessly with our internal tools, enabling greater efficiency and automation across teams.The impact was immediate and significant: we saw a dramatic reduction in manual processes. Our team is now better equipped to manage content independently, while the platform itself is built for long-term scalability and performance.Throughout the process, Bilberrry was responsive, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. They communicated clearly, incorporated feedback quickly, and consistently brought thoughtful, strategic ideas to the table. Bilberrry's unique blend of strategic insight, technical depth, and design acumen made them an invaluable partner in creating a high-performing, visually polished digital platform tailored to our business.

    • Ari Bixhorn
      Ari Bixhorn VP, Marketing at Outpost
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Ari Bixhorn

      Bilberrry’s work gave our new website improved performance, greater SEO flexibility, and pages that are much easier to build. They delivered everything on time and kept communication proactive throughout. Their strong project management, technical expertise, and responsiveness built real trust during the process.

    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All Reviews
  • We Have Tools, Processes, & Technology to Help Your Business.

    Boutique website design and development agency focused on providing value and results to our clients through beautifully designed, coded, and SEO optimized websites...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Bloomington, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • All Marketing. One Partner.

    Spotlight is a full service marketing firm, web design agency and magazine publisher located in Fargo, ND, Bismarck ND, Western Minnesota and Sioux Falls, SD...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Fargo, North Dakota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Built for Your Business

    Eclipse Digital strives to simplify the world of technology. We develop tailored content-managed websites and custom web-based software solutions for your business. As a full-service custom software development studio we provide technological expertise with over 15 years of multi agency experience...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Rogers, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Designed For The Digital Age!

    Welcome to HaxoTech Technologies your go-to for exceptional IT solutions, design, and marketing expertise tailored to elevate your brands online presence. With a complete suite of services ranging from web design and development to SEO, branding, and social media marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Software Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Rohnert Park, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Bringing Pixels To Life & Code To Action.

    We build cost-effective, user-friendly WordPress websites and WooCommerce solutions designed for small business growth. Our search engine optimization (SEO) strategies ensure your site ranks well, helping you connect with more customers...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Port Byron, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Growth Our Guiding Branch

    Discover the story behind the ScatterBranch name, the values that shape the work, and the mission to help independent small and mid-sized businesses thrive online with confidence. The primary goal of ScatterBranch Digital Marketing is to help small and mid-sized businesses expand their online presence and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Commerce, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Development of Software and Mobile Applications with Quality, Security and Agility.

    Mestres da Web is a leading Brazilian software house with over 10 years of experience in custom software and mobile app development. Founded by professors from SĂ£o Paulo College of Technology, it trains top engineers and delivers innovative solutions for major clients like Cacau Show, Movida, and...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Strategy. Design. Growth

    Trademark is a digital marketing agency that helps local businesses grow through high-performance websites, SEO, Google Ads, social media marketing, and AI Search (GEO) optimization. We build fast, conversion-focused websites designed to generate more leads and help businesses stand out online...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Top Shopify Development Company USA

    eBizTrait Inc. is a trusted Shopify development company in USA, delivering custom Shopify solutions for businesses looking to build high-performance eCommerce stores. As a reliable Shopify development Partner in California, we create scalable, user-friendly, and conversion-focused online stores tailored to...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Norwich, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About US Backend Development Companies

Which programming languages are most used by backend developers in the United States?

Backend development in the United States relies on several mature programming languages that support scalable APIs, cloud infrastructure, enterprise systems, and data-driven applications. 

Language PropertiesCommonly used frameworks/Used for
PythonOne of the most widely used languages for backend services, data platforms, and AI-powered applications. 
  • Django
  • FastAPI
  • Flask 
JavaOne of the most widely used languages for enterprise backend systems, particularly in industries like finance, healthcare, and large SaaS platforms.
  • Spring Boot 
JavaScript/Node.jsJavaScript is traditionally associated with frontend development. 
  • Used for backend development through Node.js
C#/.NETKey backend language in the U.S., especially for companies building enterprise applications on Microsoft technologies.
  • Enterprise platforms
  • Internal business systems
  • Cloud services on Azure
  • Enterprise APIs 
PHPWidely used by PHP developers building web platforms, content management systems, and eCommerce backends. 
  • Laravel 
  • Symfony 

The GitHub Octoverse 2024 report found that Python became the most used programming language on GitHub, overtaking JavaScript after more than a decade at the top.

According to recent hiring data, about 39.5% of recruiters are actively seeking a Java developer for their teams, making it one of the most in-demand skills in software development hiring.

The Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2025, which collected responses from tens of thousands of developers worldwide, reported that about 66% of developers use JavaScript, making it the most commonly used programming language overall. 

What do US backend development companies do?

They design, build, and maintain the server-side systems that power modern digital products. The systems handle the logic, data processing, and infrastructure behind applications such as SaaS platforms, eCommerce websites, mobile apps, and enterprise software.

  • Build and maintain server-side application logic: Writing the server-side code that powers applications, processes requests from users, executes business logic, and returns results to the interface. 
  • Design databases and manage application data: Creating and maintaining databases that store user accounts, product information, transactions, and analytics data. A backend engineer designs schemas, optimizes queries, and ensures fast data retrieval from systems such as SQL or NoSQL databases. 
  • Develop Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and integrations: Building APIs that allow different systems to communicate. APIs connect web applications with mobile apps, payment gateways, cloud services, and third-party platforms.
  • Build scalable cloud infrastructure: Building infrastructure that can support millions of users and large volumes of data, including cloud architecture, containerized services, microservices platforms, and automated deployment pipelines. 
  • Support security, performance, and reliability: Protecting data and ensuring applications run smoothly through authentication and access control, data encryption and security compliance, monitoring and error handling, and performance optimization.
  • Build and maintain complex software platforms: Building the core infrastructure behind SaaS platforms, fintech and payment systems, healthcare applications, enterprise business software, and eCommerce platforms. 

When should a company hire a senior backend engineer or a staff backend engineer?

Businesses usually hire a senior backend engineer or staff backend engineer when their software systems become complex enough that architecture, scalability, and technical leadership matter more than simply writing code. 

At that stage, experienced engineers help companies avoid costly technical mistakes and build systems that can scale reliably.

Businesses typically start needing staff backend engineers once their team expands to 50 or more engineers or when existing architecture cannot support growth in users or product features.

Hire a backend engineer when your:

  • The platform needs to scale to thousands or millions of users
  • The engineering team begins to grow
  • System architecture becomes a business bottleneck
  • Backend systems require advanced performance optimization

Modern backend systems increasingly rely on microservices, cloud infrastructure, and container platforms. In fact, about 75% of backend roles now require proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, reflecting the critical role scalable infrastructure plays.

How much does it cost to hire backend developers in the United States?

The cost of working with a backend development company in the USA varies widely depending on the project scope, the engineer's seniority, and the complexity of the software system being built.

Market benchmarks suggest the following rates:

  • Mid-level back-end developers: about $120-$160 per hour
  • Senior full-stack or backend engineers: around $130-$190 per hour
  • High-end enterprise engineering services: $300-$800 per hour for specialized projects and large consulting firms.

The mentioned rates are significantly higher than internal salaries because United States backend development companies also include project management, QA testing, DevOps, and infrastructure support within their pricing models.

Project pricing depends heavily on system complexity. Typical backend development budgets in the US market include:

  • Small backend service or MVP: $20,00-$80,000
  • SaaS platform backend: $80,000-$250,000
  • Enterprise or large-scale platform: $250,000-$1,000,000+

How long does a backend development project usually take?

The timeline for a backend development project depends on the platform's complexity, the number of required integrations, and the size of the engineering team. 

Some backend systems require up to 800 hours of backend development work for core infrastructure alone, depending on the number of APIs, integrations, and database features implemented.

ProjectTimelineBackend scope
Startup MVP backend platform2-6 monthsCore APIs, authentication, database setup, basic integrations, and initial cloud deployment 
Mid-scale SaaS or web platform6-9 monthsScalable APIs, advanced business logic, database optimization, multiple integrations, and monitoring systems 
Enterprise backend systems9-12 monthsDistributed services, high-volume data processing, compliance features, complex integrations, and infrastructure automation
Large platforms with complex infrastructure12-18+ monthsMicroservices architecture, real-time processing pipelines, global cloud infrastructure, and large-scale databasesÂ