Hybrid Python Backend Engineer - Cloud & APIs

Piper Companies; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Python Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize backend systems for cloud-based applications. This hybrid role requires 3 days onsite in RTP, NC, with a long-term contract and potential to convert.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years Python experience, strong SQL/PostgreSQL skills, and familiarity with AWS or Azure, REST APIs, and containerization/Ansible. You'll mentor engineers and contribute to technical docs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of Python development experience
• 2+ years of experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL, etc)
• 1+ years of experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• REST API development experience
• Understand containerization platforms and Automation platforms such as Ansible

Responsibilities

• Engage in backend development to deliver efficient, scalable, and robust software solutions.
• Refine user stories and contribute to backlog management, handling complex stories or significant components or projects.
• Optimize the existing codebase for performance and scalability while applying best coding practices and ensuring security compliance.
• Develop domain and technology knowledge, including methodologies, standards, tools, and best practices for development processes.
• Mentor associate engineers to support their technical and professional growth.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Python development

Relational databases

REST API development

Containerization/Automation (Ansible)

Education

Bachelors in CS/IT or related

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Python Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize backend systems for cloud-based applications. This hybrid role requires 3 days onsite in RTP, NC, with a long-term contract and potential to convert.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years Python experience, strong SQL/PostgreSQL skills, and familiarity with AWS or Azure, REST APIs, and containerization/Ansible. You'll mentor engineers and contribute to technical docs.