Hybrid Senior Node.js Backend Engineer - AWS, Kubernetes

Zachary Piper Solutions; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (Node.js) to join a growing technology organization in the Raleigh–Durham, NC area.

The role is hybrid, onsite 2 days a week, requiring strong Node.js and Python expertise, plus AWS, IaC, and containerized environments. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of backend engineering experience and is skilled in API development, Terraform/Terragrunt, and NoSQL databases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and experience with Python.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native development.
• Practical experience with Terraform, Terragrunt, and IaC workflows.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB or MongoDB.
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and integrations.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and APIs using Node.js and Python.
• Build and maintain integrations across internal and external systems.
• Architect and support cloud-based solutions using AWS.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and Terragrunt.
• Utilize containerization and orchestration tools, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Work with NoSQL databases to design and optimize data models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure backend features.

Skills

Node.js

Python

AWS

API development

Terraform

Terragrunt

Docker

Kubernetes

NoSQL databases

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Version control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Terragrunt

Docker

Kubernetes

DynamoDB

MongoDB

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (Node.js) to join a growing technology organization in the Raleigh–Durham, NC area.

The role is hybrid, onsite 2 days a week, requiring strong Node.js and Python expertise, plus AWS, IaC, and containerized environments. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of backend engineering experience and is skilled in API development, Terraform/Terragrunt, and NoSQL databases.