Senior Software Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a financial services company specializing in retirement and reinsurance solutions for a remote contract to hire position. The Senior Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and RESTful APIs using modern JavaScript technologies, contributing to a cloud-based microservices architecture within an Agile and DevOps-driven environment.

Responsibilities of the Senior Software Engineer include:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and microservices using modern JavaScript technologies such as Node.js, Express, and React.
• Build and document REST APIs from scratch, ensuring alignment with OpenAPI specifications and industry best practices.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including agile ceremonies, CI/CD processes, and test automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet performance, integration, and architectural standards.
• Deploy and support containerized applications in cloud environments, with a preference for AWS.

Qualifications for the Senior Software Engineer include:

• 2–5 years of experience developing web applications using JavaScript technologies such as Node.js, Express, and React.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of REST API design principles, microservices architecture, and SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation practices.
• Preferred experience with AWS deployments, containerization (Docker), and working in a hybrid on-site/remote environment.

 Compensation for the Senior Software Engineer:

• Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000 year (USD), 10% bonus, 7.5% LTI
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 8/13. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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