Senior Software Engineer - Backend Security Clearance

Position: Senior Software Engineer - Backend with Security Clearance
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.  #LI-BR1 # LI-HYBRID