Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Summary

Join Turnitin's Paper to Digital (P2D) team as a Senior Software Engineer – Backend and help build and evolve the backend systems supporting P2D's core capabilities. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend services using AWS Lambda and related cloud technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to technical discussions, and champion best practices for code quality. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems at scale and contributing to meaningful improvements in education technology. Turnitin offers a remote-centric culture and a comprehensive benefits package prioritizing overall well-being. The company is a recognized innovator in the global education space, partnering with educational institutions to promote honesty, consistency, and fairness.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• Contribute towards design and develop robust, scalable backend services using AWS Lambda
• Design / implement RESTful APIs and event-driven systems
• 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

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*