Turnitin is a global software development company in the education sector working to ensure the integrity of education and research, and to meaningfully improve
Senior Backend Software Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
$112.1K - $186.9K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Backend Software Engineer
Turnitin
Role Description As a member of the GRaF (Grading and Feedback) team, the purpose of this role is to build and maintain services related to grading and feedback functionality. The Senior Software Engineer - Backend Services will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems using AWS Lambda and related technologies. This role is critical in developing and optimizing our serverless architecture. Cross functionally this role will interface mainly with QA, Product, UX, and Support. - Architect 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 mentor junior engineers. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments. - Continue to grow and learn as a developer. Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in backend development. - Strong proficiency in at least one programming language suitable for AWS Lambda (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js); Java strongly preferred. - Experience with AWS services, particularly Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB. - Solid understanding of serverless architecture principles and best practices. - Experience with microservices design patterns and event-driven architectures. - Proficiency in modern version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools. - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Requirements - The expected annual base salary range for this position is: $112,125/year to $186,875/year. - This position is bonus eligible. - Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if extended, and is determined by work location and a range of other relevant factors, including but not limited to: experience, skills, degrees, licensures, certifications, and other job-related factors. - Internal equity, market, and organizational factors are also considered. 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
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