Senior Software Engineer, Backend

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Turnitin

πŸ“Remote - Poland

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. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services using AWS Lambda and related cloud technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery and contribute to technical discussions shaping the product's future. Champion best practices for code quality, testing, and monitoring. This role is perfect for engineers who enjoy 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 your well-being.

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*

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