Senior Software Engineer (UK Remote)

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Senior Backend Engineer, um die leistungsstarken Datenverarbeitungssysteme seiner Insights-Plattform zu entwickeln. In dieser Rolle werden Sie an der Gestaltung und Implementierung skalierbarer Datenpipelines und RESTful APIs arbeiten, um wertvolle Analysen für Bildungseinrichtungen bereitzustellen. Sie werden eng mit einem dynamischen Team zusammenarbeiten, um sicherzustellen, dass die Systeme zuverlässig und effizient sind. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Technologie und eine starke Expertise in Java und AWS mitbringen, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie, einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf das Lernen weltweit zu haben.

Benefits

Remote First Culture

Health Care Coverage

Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Wellness & Home Office Reimbursement

Access to Modern Health

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan with Match

Qualifications

• 8+ Jahre Erfahrung in der Backend-Entwicklung, insbesondere mit Java.
• Starke Kenntnisse in der Datenmodellierung und Datenbanken wie PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung skalierbarer Datenpipelines zur Verarbeitung großer Examendaten.
• Implementierung von RESTful APIs und Überwachungssystemen für Datenverarbeitung.

Skills

Java

AWS Lambda

SQL (PostgreSQL)

NoSQL (DynamoDB)

CI/CD

Data Modeling

Event-Driven Systems

Agile Communication

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (UK Remote), Newcastle upon Tyne

Client: Turnitin, LLC

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f656da4b4647

Job Views: 1

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description

Our Insights platform empowers educational institutions to analyze vast amounts of exam data, providing critical analytics that drive better learning outcomes. We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to develop and maintain the core data processing and reporting systems that power this platform.

As a core contributor to our Examsoft Insights team, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing the data processing and reporting systems that power our analytics platform.

Responsibilities

1. Design and implement scalable data pipelines for processing and transforming large volumes of exam data using Java, AWS Lambda, SQS, EventBridge, and other AWS technologies.
2. Develop and optimize data storage and retrieval systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
3. Implement monitoring and alerting for data processing systems to ensure reliability and performance.
4. Design and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven systems.
5. Optimize existing services for near real-time performance and cost-efficiency.
6. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Architects, Product Managers, and other engineering leads, to deliver innovative solutions.
7. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
8. Ensure high-quality code through peer reviews, automated testing, and adherence to software development standards.
9. Create comprehensive documentation for the developed shared components, including usage guidelines and examples.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge/Experience

1. 8+ years of expertise in backend development, with proficiency in Java and experience with serverless frameworks (e.g., AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).
2. Strong understanding of data modeling and experience with SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB).
3. Ability to analyze data processing bottlenecks and identify performance improvements.
4. Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders across various locations, including distributed teams based in Europe and the USA, to deliver impactful solutions.
5. Extensive experience with software development best practices (e.g., design patterns, test-driven development, code profiling, debugging).
6. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues in agile environments.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge/Experience

1. Experience with CI/CD tools, including build, deployment, and test automation.
2. Understanding or experience with AI/ML.
3. A passion for mentoring and developing the skills of junior engineers.

Additional Information

Total Rewards @ Turnitin

Turnitin offers a competitive Total Rewards package, including generous time off, health and wellness programs, and a remote-centric culture that supports work-life balance and personal well-being.

Our Mission

To ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes.

Our Values

• Customer Centric: Putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do.
• Passion for Learning: Encouraging continuous learning and growth.
• Integrity: Upholding honesty and ethical standards.
• Action & Ownership: Empowering decision-making and initiative.
• One Team: Fostering collaboration and celebrating successes.
• Global Mindset: Respecting diversity and acting locally with a global perspective.

Global Benefits

• Remote First Culture
• Health Care Coverage*
• Education Reimbursement*
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness & Home Office Reimbursement
• Access to Modern Health
• Parental Leave*
• Retirement Plan with Match

* varies by country

Seeing Beyond the Job Ad

We encourage candidates to apply if they meet most of the requirements and are willing to learn. Turnitin is committed to equal opportunity employment and diversity.