Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Backend to join an established organization within the high-speed interconnect and electronics manufacturing industry in a hybrid position in Durham, NC . The ideal Senior Software Engineer - Backend will serve as a technical leader responsible for building and scaling cloud-based data platforms, supporting large-scale databases, while mentoring a small team of junior engineers.

Responsibilities of the Senior Software Engineer -Backend:

• Lead the design and development of backend, cloud-based software systems supporting large-scale data platforms.
• Architect, manage, and optimize large databases and data storage solutions in cloud environments.
• Build and maintain backend services and APIs using modern frameworks and data tools.
• Apply data analytics concepts to improve system performance, reporting, and operational insights.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of up to three junior software engineers.
• Establish best practices for code quality, system architecture, and scalability in a growing environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business and data needs into technical solutions.

Qualifications of the Senior Software Engineer - Backend:

• 5 -10 years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong backend focus.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) supporting large-scale databases and storage.
• Strong background in backend development using Python-based frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with data platforms and tools such as Databricks and/or Snowflake.
• Familiarity with big data technologies including Spark and PySpark.
• Experience applying data analytics concepts within software or data engineering workflows.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring junior software engineers.
• Ability to operate in an environment without a defined tech stack and help establish technical direction.

Compensation for the Senior Software Engineer - Backend includes:

• Salary range: $120,000 - $170,000 (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off

This job opens for applications on 06/12/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Senior Software Engineer, Backend Engineer, Python, Django, FastAPI, Cloud Engineering, AWS, Azure, GCP, Data Engineering, Large Scale Databases, Databricks, Snowflake, Spark, PySpark, Data Analytics, API Development, Cloud Data Platforms, Technical Leadership, Software Architecture, Mentorship, Backend Systems, Distributed Systems

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