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Turnitin · 1 week ago

Senior Backend Software Engineer (USA Remote)

Turnitin is a recognized innovator in global education, providing learning integrity solutions for over 25 years. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance educational technology.
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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

Qualification

Backend developmentDistributed systemsMicroservicesJavaMavenAWS LambdaAWS API GatewayAWS SQSAWS SNSAWS Step FunctionsEvent-driven architectureDynamoDBNoSQL databasesAutomated testingGitGitHub workflows

Required

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

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

Company

Turnitin

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Academic integrity starts here.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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2019-03-06Acquired

Leadership Team

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Chris Caren
CEO
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Iana Mykhailenko
Director Of Engineering
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