Junior Python Software engineer

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

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Junior Python Software Engineer for a leading technology organization focused on scalable, secure software solutions. You will design, develop, and optimize backend systems supporting cloud-based applications and services. The role is a hybrid environment, 3 days a week onsite in RTP, NC.

This is a long-term contract opportunity with the potential to convert. Responsibilities include refining stories, backlog management, API development, performance optimization, and

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

Relational databases

REST API development

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL

Ansible

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Junior Python Software Engineer for a leading technology organization focused on delivering scalable and secure software solutions. The python software engineer will design, develop, and optimize backend systems supporting cloud-based applications and services. This position is a hybrid environment, 3 days a week onsite in RTP, NC. This is a long-term contract opportunity with the potential to convert.

Requirements for the Junior Python Software engineer include:

• 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.

Qualifications for the Junior Python Software engineer include:

• 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

Compensation for the Junior Python Software engineer includes:

• Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, holidays, and sick leave as required by law

Keywords: Python, Django, Django Rest Framework, Ansible, REST API development, PostgreSQL, SQL, ORM, object-relational mapping, git, version control, agile development, sprint planning, code optimization, technical documentation, CI/CD, docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, aws, azure, serverless functions, containerization, identity management, security compliance, authentication, secure API design, scrum, jira, confluence, devops, SDLC

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This job is open for applications on 8/27/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date