Jr. Software Engineer

Piper Companies is hiring a Jr. Software Engineer for a Cloud and Technology company located in Morrisville, NC. The Jr. Software Engineer will be a consummate team player, and possess outstanding listening, collaboration, and communication skills. The Jr. Software Engineer role is a hybrid position located in Morrisville, NC.

• Develop, test, and automate cloud-based infrastructure solutions using Python, Pytest-Testinfra, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Packer.
• Support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of secure environments within AWS Gov Cloud, Azure Government, and other cloud platforms while ensuring compliance with government requirements.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, and related automation technologies to improve software delivery and operational efficiency.
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based environments, containers, Kubernetes, Docker, virtual machines, and cloud infrastructure to support application and platform reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and remote teams in an Agile/Kanban environment to solve complex technical issues, implement improvements, and deliver high-quality cloud engineering solutions.

• Ability to work in the U.S. with bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Development, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field.
• AWS Gov Cloud and/or Azure Government environments; must be available to work onsite at RTP at least every Thursday.
• Proficiency in Python development and automation; experience with Pytest-Testinfra preferred. Familiarity with Ansible is highly desired, along with knowledge of Terraform and Packer.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms, including AWS (preferred), Azure, GCP, or Open Stack, and a strong understanding of cloud fundamentals demonstrated through hands‑on experience, internships, personal projects, Git Hub contributions, or industry certifications.
• Experience with Linux operating systems, containers, Docker, Kubernetes, virtualization technologies, CI/CD tools, and Agile methodologies; strong communication, collaboration, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills. Entry‑level candidates will be considered with strong internship experience, a demonstrated Git Hub portfolio, and relevant personal technical projects.

• $80,000-$85,000
• Full Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law

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This job opens for applications on 8/27/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.