Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Platforms with Security Clearance

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Platforms to join a growing software organization within the high-speed interconnect and electronics manufacturing industry in a hybrid position working onsite near Raleigh, NC. The ideal Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Platforms role is a high-impact opportunity for a technical leader who will architect and develop scalable data platforms that connect factory systems, manufacturing data, and engineering workflows to support next-generation, AI-driven datacenters. Responsibilities of the Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Platforms: * Design and build scalable, reliable data platforms and pipelines to support manufacturing and engineering systems. * Lead architecture decisions and establish best practices for performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability. * Mentor and guide a team of engineers through code reviews, design sessions, and hands-on technical leadership. * Develop and maintain integrations across factory systems, test environments, and engineering tools. * Partner with cross-functional teams to align data solutions with business and operational needs. * Enable data analytics, reporting, and AI-driven insights to improve product quality, yield, and operational efficiency. * Drive continuous improvement of data infrastructure, tooling, and development standards. Qualifications of the Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Platforms: * 5-10 years of software engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership responsibilities. * Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance. * Proven experience designing, building, and scaling large-scale data systems and pipelines. * Strong background with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. * Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or similar. * Hands-on experience building APIs, distributed systems, and data integration solutions. * Familiarity with data analytics platforms, reporting tools, and machine learning workflows. * Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments, including manufacturing or operations teams. * Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction and architectural decisions. Compensation for the Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Platforms includes: * Salary range: $120,000 - $170,000 * Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off This job opens for applications on 07/14/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Keywords: Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Platform Engineer, Platform Engineer, Senior Cloud Platform Engineer, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Manufacturing Systems, Factory Systems Integration, Cloud Data Engineering, AWS, Azure, GCP, Distributed Systems, API Development, Python, Java, Big Data, Data Platforms, ETL, ELT, Data Integration, Analytics Enablement, AI, Machine Learning, Operational Analytics, Engineering Systems, Scalable Systems, Technical Leadership, Mentorship, Cloud Architecture # LI-BR1 #LI-HYBRID