[Remote] Software Engineer - Distributed Systems & Networking

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Piper Companies is seeking a Software Engineer - Distributed Systems & Networking to join a technology organization focused on network simulation, automation, and infrastructure platforms. The role builds and scales backend services using Go and Python, develops APIs and microservices, enhances CI/CD automation, and supports distributed systems, networking, observability, and platform scalability.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain distributed backend services using Go and Python
• Develop scalable platform capabilities that support high availability, low latency, and large-scale workloads
• Implement and enhance CI/CD pipelines to improve software delivery, testing, and deployment automation
• Build and maintain APIs, microservices, and platform integrations for networking and infrastructure solutions
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize telemetry, observability, and performance monitoring capabilities
• Troubleshoot and improve system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
• Contribute to architecture discussions focused on distributed computing, service orchestration, and network-aware applications
• Support development efforts involving enterprise networking concepts, routing, switching, and TCP/IP technologies

Skills

• 4+ years of software engineering experience in backend or platform development
• Strong experience developing applications in Go (Golang)
• Proficiency with Python for automation, tooling, or backend services
• Experience designing, building, and supporting distributed systems platforms
• Understanding of networking fundamentals equivalent to CCNA-level knowledge, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network troubleshooting
• Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes
• Knowledge of scalability, latency optimization, observability, telemetry, and performance engineering best practices
• Experience working within Linux-based environments
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, microservices, containers, or Kubernetes

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
• Fully remote role working Eastern Standard Time

Company Overview

Zachary Piper Solutions is an IT company providing government contracting solutions in support of the nation’s Intelligence Community. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://zacharypiper.com/.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Zachary Piper Solutions has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2022, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.