[Hiring] Senior Backend Software Engineer @Turnitin, LLC

Role Description

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.

• 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, and monitoring

Responsibilities

• 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
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate backend services with frontend applications
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub actions
• Conduct code reviews and collaborate with other engineers
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments
• Continue to grow and learn as a software engineer

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience (distributed systems or microservices preferred)
• Strong Java skills and 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 strong 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 and strong troubleshooting skills
• Effective communicator and team collaborator

Requirements

• The expected annual base salary range for this position is: $112,125/year to $186,875/year
• This position is bonus eligible / commission-based
• Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if extended, and is determined by work location and a range of other relevant factors

Benefits

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