Principal Backend Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Principal Backend Software Engineer at Turnitin, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining backend services related to grading and feedback functionality, utilizing AWS Lambda and other technologies.

In Short

• Join a recognized innovator in global education.
• Work in a remote-first culture focused on well-being.
• Drive technical strategy for backend services.
• Design and implement scalable backend systems.
• Mentor engineers and lead technical design reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee CI/CD pipeline improvements.
• Focus on high-performance serverless architecture.
• Engage in architectural decision-making.
• Contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in backend development.
• Expertise in Java or similar programming languages.
• Experience with AWS serverless services.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Proven mentoring experience.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.

Benefits

• Remote-first culture.
• Health care coverage.
• Education reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off.
• Self-care days.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Retirement plan with match.
• Monthly wellness reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.