Sr. Software Engineer; Node​/Python

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to support backend platform initiatives within a fast‑growing technology‑driven organization in the industry. The Sr. Software Engineer role is ideal for an experienced engineer with strong Node.js and Python expertise, microservices architecture experience, and deep familiarity with AWS and modern infrastructure‑as‑code tooling.
The Sr. Software Engineer is a long term open ended contract opportunity and requires you to sit on site in Morrisville, NC 2 days per week.

Responsibilities of the Sr. Software Engineer:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend APIs using Node.js and Python.
• Develop and optimize microservices supporting high‑availability, distributed systems.
• Architect and implement solutions across a broad range of AWS services.
• Leverage IaC tools such as Terraform and Terragrunt to automate infrastructure deployments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable backend functionality.
• Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and best‑practice engineering processes.

Requirements of the Sr. Software Engineer:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong backend development focus.
• Hands‑on expertise with Node.js and Python in production environments.
• Direct experience building and supporting microservices‑based architectures.
• Extensive knowledge of AWS services and cloud‑native application design.
• Proficiency with Terraform, Terragrunt, or similar IaC tools.
• Understanding of CI/CD principles, containerization, and distributed system design.

Compensation for the Sr. Software Engineer:

• $120,000 - $143,000 base salary
• Full Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Keywords:

Node.js, Python, backend engineering, microservices, AWS, Terraform, Terragrunt, serverless, distributed systems, cloud engineering, API development, IaC, CI/CD, containers

This job opens for applications on 2/2/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.