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Backend Infrastructure Engineer jobs are open across cloud computing, fintech, healthtech, and enterprise software, from junior to staff and principal engineer, with specializations in distributed systems, site reliability engineering, and platform infrastructure. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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The Opportunity:
As a back-end developer, you know that a good site or system needs the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and infrastructure to develop a user-focused solution. We’re looking for an experience d back-end developer with the sof tware engineering skills it takes to identify potential risks, contribute to solution development, and create efficient and effective systems for our clients.
As a back-end developer at Booz Allen, you’ll use the latest architectural approaches and open-source frameworks and tools to deliver solutions. Using your sof tware engineering experience , you’ll work with the development team to create custom tools, systems, and sites with consistent performance and scalability.
In this role, you’ll make a mission-forward impact as you further your skillset and career. Work with us as we shape systems for the better.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- 4+ years of experience with Node Express back-end development
- Experience with Node.js and modern TypeScript practices
- Experience with Database Design, including MongoDB or SQL
- Experience working in an Agile environment
- Experience with container and container orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with Keycloak
- Experience with programming in modern JavaScript frameworks such as VueJS, React, or Angular
- Experience with NGINX
- Experience with Bash scripting
- TS/SCI clearance
- Master’s degree
- Security+ Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Skills Assessment
As part of Booz Allen’s skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.

Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
- Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in backend infrastructure engineer jobs.
- Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure
- Hands-on experience with container orchestration tools, particularly Kubernetes
- Infrastructure-as-code experience using Terraform, Pulumi, or equivalent tooling
- Strong understanding of networking, load balancing, and distributed system design
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and observability tooling
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Backend Infrastructure Engineer Job Search
Quantify infrastructure impact on your resume
Recruiters want to see scale, not just tools. Replace vague bullet points with specifics: how many services you supported, what uptime targets you owned, or how much latency you reduced. Numbers anchor your experience in a way that tool lists alone don't.
Align your skills section to job requirements
Backend infrastructure roles vary widely between companies. One listing wants deep Kubernetes expertise, another prioritizes Terraform and AWS. Read each posting carefully and mirror its language in your skills section before you apply, without overstating what you know.
Target openings at your actual infrastructure scale
A startup running a handful of microservices and a company managing thousands of nodes need very different engineers. Filter openings by company size and tech stack so you're applying to environments that match your hands-on experience, not just your job title.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists backend infrastructure engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for system design and incident scenarios
Most backend infrastructure interviews include a system design round and at least one on-call or incident retrospective scenario. Practice walking through failure modes out loud, explaining your rollback plan, and articulating tradeoffs in availability versus consistency.
Negotiate on scope, not just compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify on-call rotation frequency, ownership of runbooks, and whether the team is actively paying down technical debt. Infrastructure roles carry operational burden that doesn't show up in a job title, so ask before you accept.
Backend Infrastructure Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most backend infrastructure engineers?
The companies hiring the most backend infrastructure engineers right now include Tesla, Titan, and Coupang, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at companies running large-scale cloud-native or multi-cloud environments.
How many backend infrastructure engineer jobs are remote?
About 50% of backend infrastructure engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible engineering disciplines. Roles focused on platform engineering, site reliability, and cloud architecture tend to have the highest remote availability, while on-call-heavy operations roles more often require proximity to a specific office or data center.
How do you become a backend infrastructure engineer?
Start by building a strong foundation in Linux systems administration, networking fundamentals, and at least one major cloud platform. Progress to learning infrastructure-as-code tools and container orchestration in hands-on projects or a junior role. Gradually take on on-call responsibilities and incident response work, since operational experience under production conditions is what separates candidates at higher levels.
Can you get a backend infrastructure engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry points exist through junior site reliability engineer, cloud support, or DevOps associate roles. Build a portfolio of personal or open-source infrastructure projects using Terraform or Kubernetes, even in a local or simulated environment. Employers hiring at the junior level prioritize demonstrated curiosity about systems behavior and a willingness to own operational work over years of production experience.
What does the backend infrastructure engineer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a technical phone round covering Linux internals or networking concepts, and then a multi-part on-site or virtual loop. Expect at least one system design session focused on reliability or scalability, a coding round involving scripting or automation, and a behavioral interview exploring how you've handled production incidents or large-scale migrations.
Where can I find and apply to backend infrastructure engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to backend infrastructure engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, tech stack, and preferred work arrangement, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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