Turnitin, LLC
Tech / AI / Software
SeniorBackendSoftwareEngineer
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“Senior Backend Software Engineer at Turnitin, LLC. Skills: backend development, AWS serverless, Java, microservices, event-driven architecture. 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; One Team
Communication Scope
Effective communicator
Full Job Description
When you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in global education. For over 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educators and institutions to develop learning integrity solutions that recognize the enduring value of critical thinking in a rapidly changing world. Over 16,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use our services in more than 185 countries around the world: Turnitin Feedback Studio, Clarity, Originality, Gradescope, ExamSoft, Similarity, and iThenticate. Protecting the value of an authentic education is at the heart of who we are. Experience a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education. Turnitin is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines. As a Senior Software Engineer – Backend, you’ll help build and evolve the backend systems that support our Assignment Workflow core capabilities. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems at scale and contributing to meaningful improvements in education technology. You will collaborate closely with frontend engineers, designers, and product managers to create scalable and engaging solutions that meet the needs of educators and students worldwide. You will: * Design, implement, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services * Work with serverless architecture using AWS Lambda and related cloud technologies * Collaborate closely with your Tech Lead, Architect, QA, Product, UX, and Support teams to ensure smooth delivery * Contribute to technical discussions and decisions that shape the future of the product * Champion better practices for code quality, testing, an
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