[Hiring] Software Engineer, Fullstack/Backend @Turnitin, LLC

Role Description

Turnitin is seeking a Fullstack/Backend Engineer with a strong focus on backend development, particularly in Java and serverless architectures, combined with solid frontend experience. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about building scalable distributed systems, data modeling, and delivering high-performing, reliable software solutions for our award-winning educational platform.

As a core contributor to our shared services team, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing the foundational systems that power both existing and new applications.

• Make significant contributions in designing, developing, and optimizing scalable shared backend services using Java and serverless technologies.
• Contribute to design and implementation of RESTful APIs and event-driven systems.
• Contribute to the development of user-facing frontend components as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Architects, Product Managers, and engineering leads, to deliver impactful solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and ensuring adherence to software development standards.
• Participate in implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments.
• Follow software development best practices and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Create comprehensive documentation for the developed shared components, including usage guidelines and examples.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Experience in backend development with proficiency in Java and familiarity with serverless frameworks (e.g., AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).
• Hands-on experience with frontend technologies (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design and implementation, and RESTful API design and implementation.
• Understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and data modeling.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and contribute to impactful solutions.
• Enthusiasm for solving complex problems and contributing to impactful projects in the education technology space.

Requirements

• Experience with software development best practices (e.g. design patterns, test-driven development, code profiling, debugging).
• Proven experience with DynamoDB and AWS serverless.
• High level knowledge and experience of industry trends and technology advancements relating to distributed systems, cloud, platform as a service, and software as a service.
• Hands-on experience building cloud-ready solutions based on micro services and multi-tenancy architecture.
• Background in cloud technologies and frameworks such as Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud.
• Experience with technologies such as message queue, SSO standard such as SAML and Open ID, authorization frameworks such as OAuth2.

Benefits

• Remote First Culture
• Health Care Coverage*
• Education Reimbursement*
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• 4 Self-Care Days per year
• National Holidays*
• 2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed
• Paid Volunteer Time*
• Charitable contribution match*
• Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement/*
• Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)
• Parental Leave*
• Retirement Plan with match/contribution*