Piper Companies

Backend Software Engineer

Piper Companies

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  • Date Posted

    Today

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  • Remote Work Level

    Hybrid Remote

  • Location

    Hybrid Remote in Morrisville, NC

  • Salary

    $90,000 - $105,000 Annually

  • Benefits

    Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Retirement Savings Paid Illness Leave Paid Time Off

  • Categories

    System Administrator,  Tech Support,  Product Manager,  Project Manager,  Software Engineer,  Python

  • Job Type

    Freelance

  • Career Level

    Experienced

  • Travel Required

    No specification

  • Education Level

    Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree

About the Role

Title: Backend Software Engineer

Location: Morrisville United States

Job type: Hybrid
Time Type: Full Time
Job id: 153797

Job Description:

Piper Companies is hiring a Backend Software Engineer for a top-tier healthcare technology organization based in Morrisville, NC. This contract opportunity is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week onsite in Morrisville. The Backend Software Engineer will focus on backend development using Python, Django, and Django REST Framework, supporting cloud-based platform integrations.

Key Responsibilities of the Backend Software Engineer:

  • Develop and maintain backend services using Python and Django.
  • Build and optimize REST APIs for performance, scalability, and security.
  • Collaborate in Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, standups, retrospectives.
  • Refine user stories and contribute to backlog grooming.
  • Mentor junior engineers and support their technical growth.
  • Maintain technical documentation for development and operations.
  • Work with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and DevOps tools to support CI/CD.

Qualifications of the Backend Software Engineer:

  • 3+ years of Python development experience.
  • 2+ years working with Django and Django REST Framework.
  • 2+ years with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
  • 1+ years of experience with AWS or Azure.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful API design and Git workflows.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
  • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud services.
  • Solid grasp of security best practices in backend development.

Compensation of the Backend Software Engineer:

  • $90,000-$105,000 annually
  • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and sick leave.
  • Applications open October 13, 2025, and will be accepted for at least 30 days.

Keywords: Python, Django, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Agile, Git, Backend Development

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