Piper Companies ยท 5 days ago
Staff Backend Software Engineer
Durham, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expPiper Companies is seeking a Staff Backend Software Engineer for a leading education technology platform in Raleigh-Durham, NC. The role involves designing and maintaining robust backend services, optimizing APIs, and ensuring system reliability and scalability.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain backend services in a TypeScript/Node.js environment with strong test coverage
Develop and optimize RESTful APIs to support mobile and web platforms
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions
Monitor and maintain system health, including debugging production issues and optimizing MongoDB performance
Lead technical planning, define scope, and architect solutions balancing short-term needs with long-term scalability
Champion engineering excellence through mentorship, code reviews, and evolving internal standards
Participate in R&D efforts to evaluate new tools and technologies for future platform improvements
Qualification
Required
7+ years of backend development experience with strong TypeScript expertise (critical)
General understanding of Node.js stack and ability to debug complex issues
Experience with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases
Familiarity with APM tools (Elastic, New Relic)
Ability to work autonomously, troubleshoot, and optimize platform performance
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Preferred
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Visual Studio
Cloud deployment experience (Render preferred)
Experience with Go or Rust and Python are not required but nice to have
Benefits
Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and sick leave as required by law
Flexible PTO and a 3-week company-wide holiday break from mid-December through New Year
Hybrid flexibility with an established office presence in downtown Durham, NC
Generous profit-sharing program and 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for employees (80% for dependents)
Company
Piper Companies
At Piper, we obsess about the success of our customers and consultants.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Justin Jordan
Founder and Chairman
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