Senior Backend Software Engineer

Turnitin

RemotePosted July 28, 2026

About the role

Turnitin, a global innovator in education technology, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join the GRaF (Grading and Feedback) team. This remote-first role focuses on building and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend services using AWS Lambda and related technologies to support grading and feedback functionality. You will architect RESTful APIs and event-driven systems, optimize services for performance and cost efficiency, and collaborate with QA, Product, UX, and Support to integrate backend services with frontend applications. You will also implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, troubleshoot production issues, and pursue ongoing professional growth.

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Turnitin

RemotePosted July 28, 2026

About the role

Turnitin, a global innovator in education technology, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join the GRaF (Grading and Feedback) team. This remote-first role focuses on building and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend services using AWS Lambda and related technologies to support grading and feedback functionality. You will architect RESTful APIs and event-driven systems, optimize services for performance and cost efficiency, and collaborate with QA, Product, UX, and Support to integrate backend services with frontend applications. You will also implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, troubleshoot production issues, and pursue ongoing professional growth.

Responsibilities

Qualifications:

Architect and develop robust, scalable backend services using AWS Lambda.
Design and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven systems.
Optimize existing services for 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 issues in production environments.
Continue to grow as a developer.
5+ years of backend development experience.
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 serverl

Responsibilities

Qualifications:

Architect and develop robust, scalable backend services using AWS Lambda.
Design and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven systems.
Optimize existing services for 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 issues in production environments.
Continue to grow as a developer.
5+ years of backend development experience.
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 serverl

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