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

109 Companies-Rankings updated: October 26, 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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  • Solving complex problems with design and technology since 2005.

    As a website development agency, Infinum makes it easy to turn your boldest ideas into digital products that streamline processes and grow your customer base. Superior solutions are born from our profound experience in design and technology, helping you reimagine and elevate your business...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    24 Projects Listed
  • Invested in Your Success

    Tepia is a software company founded in 2012 with over 30 years of experience in web and mobile app development. We are a passionate and agile team of developers, designers, and strategists who are consistently pushing the boundaries of technology...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Testing
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Costa Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Isadora Agency

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Digital Evolution For Business

    Leading brands turn to us at pivotal moments of digital evolution. Our global creative team fuses story, technology, and design to make experiences that captivate and convert. Our web design agency helps enterprise brands and market leaders navigate digital, evolve profitably, and launch unforgettable...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • You Think It, We'll Build It.

    Idea Maker is a U.S.-based software development agency helping businesses transform ideas into scalable digital products. Our expert team specializes equally in mobile apps, custom software, AI-powered solutions, and modern web platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Bighorn Web Solutions LLC

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    Your E-Commerce, Our Expertise: Magento & Shopify Solutions

    Bighorn Web Solutions LLC sets the standard by delivering as a professional web development firm, blending e-commerce, UX, and systems integration seamlessly. A record of innovation underscores our work in web development, driving growth and simplifying operations for your brand’s future...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • CRO
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Certified E-Commerce Development Company

    Certified E-Commerce Development Company...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • IT Services
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Turn Insights Into Revenue

    Prismfly is an award-winning ecommerce optimization agency. We drive revenue growth for ecommerce brands through CRO, tailored development, standout design, and personalized lifecycle marketing...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • End-to-end digital product design and engineering.

    End-to-end digital product design and engineering for enterprises and premium brands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Design Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Inspiring Businesses With A Growth Mindset

    Alliance is an award winning digital marketing agency, SE0, web design and website maintenance services. Since 2003, our team specializes in helping brands generate growth that matters. The team has extensive background in working with B2B's, service firms, nonprofits and many more...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 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
  • High-end UX & website design, product development

    Vide Infra is a digital agency with 20 years of experience and a team of 30 professionals. We provide exceptional UX/UI design, web design, and web development services to clients worldwide, with a proven track record of success working with top-tier international clients. d web solutions for prominent EU...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Most trusted Technology Partner

    Mysoft Heaven (BD) Ltd. is a Top Software Development Company with 15+ years of excellence. We specialize in enterprise-grade solutions like ERP, FinTech, e-Governance, and HRMS (HR Sheba). Our scalable SaaS platforms and Cyber Security solutions empower global organizations...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We can create what you can imagine.

    A digital agency focused on web. We are a creative team of designers, developers, strategists, and producers building elevated websites in the heart of India...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Leading eCommerce Agency & 4x Award-Winning Extension Provider

    At Rave Digital, we deliver tailored eCommerce solutions with expertise in Magento, Adobe Commerce, Shopify Plus, Woo Commerce & more. From platform selection to launch, we ensure every solution aligns with your business goals...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Parkland, Florida
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Handcrafted Digital Experiences

    Living Proof Creative delivers innovative Handcrafted Brand & Digital Experiences grounded in Creativity, Expert Ability, Reliability, and Likeability...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Empowering Businesses with AI & Custom Development

    Phenologix helps startups, SMBs, and enterprises build scalable software, automate operations, and accelerate digital transformation. With a skilled engineering team and over 14 years of experience, we deliver AI, automation, and custom software solutions that improve efficiency and reduce manual work. Our...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your Mission Critical Web Design, Development, & Maintenance Partner

    Banks, tech companies, and other serious firms choose WPRiders for the technical expertise and 24/7 maintenance & reliability theirs team and customers deserve at an SMB-friendly price point...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    27 Projects Listed
  • Design by people for people

    IXD Büro is a cozy European atelier specializing in custom web design and exceptional UX/UI solutions. As a boutique studio, our small, dedicated team approaches each project like true craftsmen...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • DYODE

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    Scale eCommerce growth with a team thats done it before

    DYODE is an industry-recognized eCommerce agency based in Fullerton, CA (Orange County), founded in 2016 by two former heads of eCommerce from PacSun and Tilly's. Staffed with industry veterans, the team has sat on the brand side and operates as an extension of your team, not a vendor. With 200+ brands served...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Fullerton, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    DYODE Services

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Business Consulting
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • AG Jeans
    • WYZE
    • Satechi
    • Glenmorangie
    • NYDJ
    • DITA Eyewear
    • Loved01
    • Aloha
    • Etnies
    • O'neill
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • A senior product team, on subscription.

    Growing companies that need software built well, without hiring a product organization to do it. One subscription, priced by intensity: Automate for recurring manual work, Build for a priority backlog, Guided when there is no product-management layer. Mobile, IoT, cloud, AI...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Come Bring Your Idea, Well Bring on the Magic

    We’re geeks in love with technology. No matter the size of your company, or whether your business is just taking off or have been around forever. We love challenges. For over a decade, we have been lucky enough to work with a talented team who develop new products, software, and technology...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • A Full-Service Marketing Agency

    Ridge Marketing builds memorable brands, engaging digital experiences, and lead-gen campaigns to help companies of all sizes attract buyers and drive growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Bernards, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects 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
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    Location
    Rogers, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Desire - Accomplishment - Beyond

    Immersive Mobile Designs specializes in crafting innovative, custom software solutions that drive business growth. With expertise in mobile app development, web design, and enterprise software, we transform ideas into impactful digital experiences. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, scalable products...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • AI Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Meridian, Idaho
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Innovate, Code, Elevate Transforming Ideas into Reality.

    H.R. Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a leading IT company offering cutting-edge software development, web solutions, and digital marketing services. We specialize in ERP, CRM, mobile app development, and AI-driven solutions for businesses of all sizes. With a customer-centric approach, we deliver innovative...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Ontario, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Seasoned Senior Developers Specialized In Kubernetes And Cloud Solutions

    At Pelotech, we're a team of seasoned senior developers specialised in Kubernetes and cloud solutions. We partner with companies, from Fortune 500 giants to mid-sized businesses, to solve complex challenges in cloud migration, integrations, application development and modernisation initiatives...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Mobile App Development
    • Managed Services
    • DevOps Consulting
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • You Think We Will Deliver

    TechMave Software LLP delivers innovative web, mobile, and AI solutions tailored to business needs. Our team combines creativity, technology, and strategy to build impactful digital products that empower brands globally...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Mountain View, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $11/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Break Through The Noise With Award-Winning Web Design & Digital Marketing

    Widely Interactive is an award-winning web design and digital marketing agency in Scottsdale, AZ. With 20+ years of experience, we combine custom website design with data-driven SEO and digital marketing to help businesses attract visitors and convert them into loyal customers. We build every site from the...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Stop Competing on Price. Start Commanding Respect.

    I run Xtremery out of DeLand, Florida. We build custom websites with Next.js instead of WordPress templates or page builders mostly for businesses tired of slow sites that look like everyone else's. Lately a lot of our work is headless Shopify: we keep your Shopify checkout but rebuild the storefront from...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    DeLand, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Your 360° Partner in Digital Transformation.

    8Cloud Technologies Inc. is a full-service IT solutions and digital transformation company helping businesses modernize, automate, and scale. We offer Microsoft Solutions, cloud services, custom web and mobile development, eCommerce, AI, cybersecurity, managed IT, creative digital solutions, and staff...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Business Consulting
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Helping You Grow Your Business Online

    OuterBox specializes in SEO, paid media, website design & development, conversion rate optimization, email marketing, and web analytics with a house team of 250+ U.S.-based digital marketing experts. They boost clients' online presence with a "one-size-fits-one" approach to eCommerce marketing...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
    • CRO
    • Show more
    Location
    Akron, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    19 Projects Listed
  • Digital Ink

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    "MAKE AN IMPRESSION"

    We take a distinctive approach to messaging and branding, diving into the subsea level of your industry, audience, and competitors before a single idea is presented to you. Understanding why you do, what you do reveals your uniqueness and purpose. The differentiator every business strives for!...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    19 Projects Listed

    Digital Ink Services

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • FIJI Water
    • SAMSUNG
    • HITACHI
    • ExxonMobil
    • Dippin Dots
    • SAP
    • Google
    • NetJets
    • Tasteful Selections
    • BOSS Magazine
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Digital Ink Reviews & Testimonials

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous Entrepreneur & Founder at Dance Fitness Studio
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Anonymous

      Digital Ink redesigned a dance fitness studio’s website and also produced a marketing video to support its launch. Alongside this, they conducted market and competitor research and created custom email templates. The client, pleased with the outcome, noted that even though the site is newly launched, the quality of work has been excellent. The team communicated clearly, honoured deadlines, and fostered a collaborative environment that made the client feel fully involved in the project.

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous Consultant at Personal Injury Attorney's Advertising Company
      5.0★

      Branding Review from Anonymous

      An advertising company partnered with Digital Ink for branding, business consulting, and UI/UX design. The team developed user personas, carried out in-depth research, and built the website’s interface and experience. The client noted that Digital Ink’s customised approach and structured process made a real difference. Projects were delivered on schedule, communication was clear, and the team showed patience and understanding during review stages. Their thoroughness and ability to grasp the project’s complexities truly stood out.

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous Director of Product Marketing at SaaS mortgage company
      5.0★

      Branding Review from Anonymous

      A SaaS mortgage company brought in Digital Ink to shape their brand strategy, which included designing a new logo, building a visual identity, and defining their overall vision. The client shared that the results surpassed expectations, highlighting the team’s creativity, talent, and supportive approach. Digital Ink provided clear guidance throughout the project, stayed on schedule, and remained responsive to feedback and ideas through consistent communication via email and virtual meetings.

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  • SEO Brand

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    A Customer Acquisition GROWTH Agency | Forbes Rated #1 SEO Company | 20+ Years of Success

    SEO Brand has over 55+ years of combined experience and are behind global brands such as LG, Montblanc, The Weather Channel, Allegra, The Ritz Carlton and many more...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Boca Raton, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed

    SEO Brand Services

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce
    • Email Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • CRO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Montblanc
    • Sotheby's
    • United States Department of State
    • Facebook
    • The Ritz Carlton
    • Uniden Cellular
    • Lowe's
    • Ceridian
    • LG
    • The Weather Channel
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    SEO Brand Reviews & Testimonials

    • Hyunjee Kim
      Hyunjee Kim Director of Digital Marketing at LG
      5.0★

      Digital Marketing Review from Hyunjee Kim

      The results have been what we were expecting as there was a global language barrier to figure out. The team is very good at understanding what we want and doing it in the US Market. They helped us position our brand better than any of the agencies we used in our country. Very please with results so far

    • Joe Kilrain
      Joe Kilrain Managing Partner at DED Company
      5.0★

      Digital Marketing Review from Joe Kilrain

      SEO Brand's efforts resulted in a serious increase in our overall organic positioning and cost per clicks have been decreasing. Our Social campaign was broken down completly and rebuild, Honestly I couldnt be happier with the results

    • Kevin Campbell
      Kevin Campbell Managing Partner at Look Great MD
      5.0★

      SEO Review from Kevin Campbell

      Leads are up over 1500% in the last 90 days and my cost per lead is down over 75%. They have been running my campaign now for a few years and the numbers speak for themselves

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  • Focused on Business Performance!

    Canesta is a comprehensive digital marketing agency specializing in creating human-centric experiences through eCommerce PPC, web design, development, and marketing services. The company bridges brands with individuals, and optimizes every interaction for meaningful results...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Here to Build.

    Akveo is an AI consulting and software development company, helping organizations build, modernize, and scale digital products...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Testing
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Senior Shopify engineering, migrations, technical SEO, performance and CRO for established brands.

    Shopify Select Partner since 2015. We migrate, optimize, and grow Shopify stores for DTC brands doing $500K+ in revenue across the US, LATAM, and Spain...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Development
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    West New York, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • CMS 2.0 SEO, Speed & Security BakedIN

    You spend time imagining how you can more effectively use online technology to improve your business! Hello, I am Mary Putnam and I spend my time commanding digital technology to accomplish your goals with dynamic websites, cloud based applications, and digital strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We are not offering you a service, we are offering you a partnership.

    The Smartest People In The World Work With SPBD...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Shaping Digital Innovation.

    Fusion Forge Tech crafts custom web and mobile solutions that blend sleek design with powerful functionality. We build fast, scalable, and user-friendly platforms tailored to your goals whether you're launching a startup or upgrading an enterprise system...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Blockchain
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
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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 databases