Turnitin, LLC
Tech / AI / Software
SeniorBackendSoftwareEngineer
“Senior Backend Software Engineer at Turnitin, LLC. Skills: backend services, AWS serverless, microservices, Java. Design, implement, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services. Work with serverless architecture using AWS Lambda and related cloud technologies”
What You'll Achieve.
make a difference in education; ensure the integrity of global education; meaningfully improve learning outcomes
Industry & Context.
solving complex problems at scale; Analytical mindset; troubleshooting skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of backend development experience, Java skills, Maven proficiency, Solid experience with AWS serverless (Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, Step Functions), Familiar with event-driven architecture and microservices design, Hands-on experience with DynamoDB, or a foundation with NoSQL and eagerness to learn DynamoDB rapidly, Proficient in developing automated tests for backend services, Comfortable with Git and Github workflows, Analytical mindset, Troubleshooting skills, Effective communicator, Team collaborator
Nice to Have
distributed systems or microservices preferred
What You'll Do.
and maintain scalable
high-performance backend services
Work with serverless architecture using AWS Lambda and related cloud technologies
Contribute towards design and develop robust
scalable backend services using AWS Lambda
Design / implement RESTful APIs and event-driven systems within microservice architecture
Optimize existing services for improved performance and cost-efficiency
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with github actions
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, designers, and product managers; Collaborate closely with your Tech Lead, Architect, QA, Product, UX, and Support teams; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate backend services with frontend applications; Conduct code reviews and collaborate with other engineers; collaborate effectively; One Team
Communication Scope
Effective communicator
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