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Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Software Developer 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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