Backend Developer

Piper Companies is hiring a Backend Developer for a large technology organization located in Morrisville, NC. The Backend Developer will be instrumental in designing and maintaining scalable backend systems that power our core products and services. The Backend Developer role is a long term contract opportunity and will need to sit on site 2 days per week in Morrisville, NC.

Responsibilities for the Backend Developer:

• Design, build, and maintain backend services using Java, Python, C, C++, and Go
• Architect scalable APIs and microservices with performance and security in mind
• Collaborate with DevOps to streamline CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
• Implement robust networking protocols and troubleshoot distributed systems
• Harden backend systems against vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards

Requirements for the Backend Developer:

• 5+ years of backend development experience in production environments
• Proficiency in at least three of the following languages: Java, Python, C, C++, Go
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, load balancing)
• Experience with DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Strong grasp of security best practices (OWASP, encryption, authentication, authorization)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Compensation for the Backend Developer:

• $45.00 - $55.00 / hour
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law

Keywords: backend development, Java, Python, C, C++, Go, microservices, APIs, networking, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, load balancing, DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab CI, cloud computing, AWS, GCP, Azure, security, OWASP, encryption, authentication, authorization, Linux, system performance, distributed systems, infrastructure, scalable systems, high-performance computing, real-time systems, open-source, software engineering, backend architecture, debugging, system optimization

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This job opens for applications on 9/5/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.