Software Engineer, Backend/Fullstack

Summary

Join Turnitin as a Fullstack/Backend Engineer and contribute to the development and enhancement of foundational systems for our award-winning educational platform. This role focuses on backend development using Java and serverless architectures, with solid frontend experience also required. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, design and implement scalable services, and participate in code reviews and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of backend development experience with Java and serverless frameworks, along with frontend technologies expertise. Turnitin offers a remote-centric culture, competitive benefits, and a commitment to employee well-being.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with software development best practices (e.g. design patterns, test-driven development, code profiling, debugging)
• Proven experience with DynamoBD 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*