Principal Backend Architect – Java & Serverless

Turnitin; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Coverage

Education Reimbursement

Competitive Paid Time Off

Job summary

Turnitin is looking for a Principal Backend Engineer to lead the development of scalable backend systems. This role requires expertise in Java and serverless architectures, with responsibilities including designing RESTful APIs and mentoring junior developers.

The position emphasizes collaboration within cross-functional teams and offers opportunities in a remote-first culture with extensive health and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in backend development with deep proficiency in Java.
• Solid understanding of frontend technologies like React and Web Components.
• Experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of scalable backend services.
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs.
• Mentor and guide junior developers.

Skills

Java

Serverless frameworks (e.g., AWS Lambda)

Frontend technologies (e.g., React)

Distributed systems

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud technologies (e.g., AWS)

Job description

Turnitin is looking for a Principal Backend Engineer to lead the development of scalable backend systems. This role requires expertise in Java and serverless architectures, with responsibilities including designing RESTful APIs and mentoring junior developers.

The position emphasizes collaboration within cross-functional teams and offers opportunities in a remote-first culture with extensive health and wellness programs.