Piper Companies ยท 1 day 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 to join a leading education technology platform in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. This hybrid role focuses on 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 for mobile and web platforms
Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions
Monitor system health, troubleshoot production issues, and optimize MongoDB performance
Lead technical planning, define scope, and architect solutions that balance short-term needs with long-term scalability
Promote engineering excellence through mentorship, code reviews, and evolving internal standards
Participate in R&D efforts to evaluate new tools and technologies for future improvements
Qualification
Required
7+ years of backend development experience with strong TypeScript expertise
Solid understanding of the Node.js stack and ability to debug complex issues
Experience with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases
Familiarity with APM tools (Elastic, New Relic)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines; Visual Studio experience preferred
Cloud deployment experience (Render preferred)
Ability to work independently, troubleshoot, and optimize platform performance
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Preferred
experience with Go, Rust, or Python
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and sick leave
Flexible PTO plus a 3-week company-wide holiday break in December
Hybrid flexibility with an office presence in downtown Durham, NC
Generous profit-sharing program
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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