Backlit keyboards are a given in high-end laptops. There are a few choices I would choose from:
Dell XPS 15
i7 4712HQ, 16GB DDR3, 512GB SSD, GT 750M, 3200x1800, 4.44 lbs
Battery life is not as great as advertised, but it will do for your needs. This is the mainstream option right now, and it...