Remote-First Backend Architect - Java & Serverless Lead

Turnitin, LLC; Manchester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health and wellness programs

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Turnitin, LLC is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer in Manchester, UK to lead backend development focusing on Java and serverless architectures. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in backend development, including building scalable distributed systems and mentoring junior engineers.

This role empowers you to work remotely while contributing to our award-winning educational platform through innovative, high-quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in backend development with proficiency in Java.
• Extensive experience with serverless frameworks like AWS Lambda.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior developers.
• Experience in building scalable distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize scalable backend services using Java and serverless technologies.
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven systems.
• Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of learning.
• Maintain high standards of code quality through reviews and testing.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Serverless architectures

Frontend technologies

API design

CI/CD

Cloud technologies

Tools

AWS Lambda

React

DynamoDB

API Gateway

Job description

Turnitin, LLC is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer in Manchester, UK to lead backend development focusing on Java and serverless architectures. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in backend development, including building scalable distributed systems and mentoring junior engineers.

This role empowers you to work remotely while contributing to our award-winning educational platform through innovative, high-quality software solutions.