Jr. Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Piper Companies is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join a growing technology organization in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. The Junior Software Engineer role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to build and deploy cloud-native applications while gaining hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, and Infrastructure as Code technologies in a collaborative hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities of the Junior Software Engineer: • Assist in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications using Python. • Support cloud-based solutions and services within AWS environments. • Develop and maintain containerized applications using Docker. • Contribute to Infrastructure as Code initiatives utilizing Terraform. • Collaborate with senior engineers, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions. • Troubleshoot application issues and participate in code reviews to ensure best practices and code quality. • Support CI/CD pipelines and software deployment processes.

Qualifications of the Junior Software Engineer: • Must be eligible to obtain a secret clearance. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. • 1+ years of professional software development experience or relevant internship/co-op experience. • Experience programming with Python. • Exposure to AWS cloud services. • Familiarity with Docker and containerization concepts. • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, preferably Terraform. • Understanding of software development best practices, version control, and Agile methodologies. • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies.

Compensation for the Junior Software Engineer includes: • Salary range: $65,000 - $85,000 depending on experience • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO • Hybrid work schedule based in Raleigh, NC This job opens for applications on 08/21/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-JN1 #LI-HYBRID