Python Software engineer

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 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 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 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 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 8/1/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date