Senior Software Developer

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Software Developer (Python) to join a leading education tech company. This role is 100% REMOTE (US-based) and is direct-hire/perm. You will be a key player in driving a high-impact, ground-up development project. Must be skilled in Python development (backend for web applications) with a background in higher education, EdTech, or e-learning.

Responsibilities of the Senior Software Developer include:

·       Lead development for large, high-impact project from the ground up.

·       Consistently deliver high-quality, production-ready code, adhering to project timelines and quality standards.

·       Define and implement technical practices, coding standards, and processes for delivery teams.

·       Proactively anticipate and resolve performance and scalability issues.

·       Contribute to the design of deployment architectures for various projects.

·       Recommend and implement tools and services for production deployment, monitoring, and ongoing support.

Qualifications for the Sr. Software Developer include:

·       6+ years of experience in web application development

·       Strong background in Python, with preference for FastAPI, SQLModel, and Pydantic

·       Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), with a preference for AWS

·       Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes

·       Solid understanding of RESTful or GraphQL API design

·       Knowledge of database management, particularly PostgreSQL

·       Experience with security best practices

Compensation for the Sr. Software Developer includes:

·       Annual salary: $145,000 - $170,000 base salary *depending on experience*

·       Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k

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