Data Engineering & Backend Engineering Team

Piper Companies is seeking a Data Engineering & Backend Engineering Team to support a large-scale data platform migration within the technology services industry. The team will play a critical role in modernizing data infrastructure and application architecture, contributing to a high-impact, fully remote project.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a large-scale migration from a legacy data platform to a modern, cloud-based architecture
• Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines using ETL processes and modern data tools
• Develop and enhance backend services and APIs using Java in a cloud-native AWS environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate delivery timelines and ensure seamless integration with existing systems
• Work within Snowflake and PostgreSQL environments to manage, transform, and validate large datasets
• Utilize Informatica and other ETL tools for data ingestion, transformation, and migration workflows
• Participate in new system build efforts while ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability
• Support full stack development efforts (where applicable) across frontend and backend components

Requirements:

• Experience levels ranging from Senior to Principal across Data Engineering, Backend Engineering, and Full Stack development
• Strong proficiency in Java and backend system development
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-based architectures
• Strong experience with Snowflake and PostgreSQL databases
• Proven background building and maintaining ETL pipelines and large-scale data systems
• Familiarity with Informatica or similar data integration tools
• Experience supporting or leading migration projects from legacy systems to modern platforms
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and remote delivery environment