Principal Backend Architect – Java & Serverless

Turnitin; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Coverage

Educational Reimbursement

Competitive Paid Time Off

Remote First Culture

Job summary

Turnitin is looking for a Principal Backend Engineer to specialize in backend development, particularly using Java and serverless technologies. This hands-on role is critical for building scalable systems for our educational platform.

The right candidate will lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions. Turnitin offers a remote-first culture with extensive benefits including health care, competitive time off, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in backend development with deep proficiency in Java.
• Hands-on experience with serverless frameworks, especially AWS Lambda.
• Solid understanding of frontend technologies like React.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize scalable backend services using Java.
• Architect RESTful APIs and event-driven systems.
• Mentor junior developers and ensure code quality.

Skills

Java

AWS Lambda

Angular

React

Problem-solving

Tools

CloudWatch

DynamoDB

API Gateway

Job description

Turnitin is looking for a Principal Backend Engineer to specialize in backend development, particularly using Java and serverless technologies. This hands-on role is critical for building scalable systems for our educational platform.

The right candidate will lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions. Turnitin offers a remote-first culture with extensive benefits including health care, competitive time off, and a collaborative work environment.