Senior Backend Software Engineer (USA Remote)

Turnitin is a recognized innovator in global education, partnering with educators and institutions to develop learning integrity solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer – Backend, you will help build and evolve backend systems that support Assignment Workflow capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions for educators and students worldwide.

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

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