Senior Backend Software Engineer (USA Remote)

Turnitin, Llc; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 112,125 - 186,875; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote First Culture

Health Care Coverage

Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan with match

Job summary

Turnitin, LLC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Backend Services to design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems on a modern serverless stack. You will architect services with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB, while mentoring engineers and collaborating across QA, Product, and UX teams.

The role emphasizes cost-efficient, high-performance solutions, robust CI/CD pipelines, and ongoing professional growth in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in AWS Lambda or similar serverless tech.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and event-driven systems.
• Strong understanding of microservices and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable backend services using AWS Lambda.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures.
• Optimize performance and cost-efficiency of services.
• Collaborate with QA, Product, UX and Support to integrate backend services.

Skills

Backend development

AWS Lambda

RESTful APIs

Event-driven

Microservices

CI/CD

Git

Problem solving

Tools

AWS Lambda

API Gateway

DynamoDB

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

When you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in global education. For over 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educators and institutions to develop learning integrity solutions that recognize the enduring value of critical thinking in a rapidly changing world. Over 16,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use our services in more than 185 countries around the world: Turnitin Feedback Studio, Clarity, Originality, Gradescope, ExamSoft, Similarity, and iThenticate. Protecting the value of an authentic education is at the heart of who we are.

Experience a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education.

Turnitin is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines.

Job Description

As a member of the GRaF (Grading and Feedback) team, the purpose of this role is to build and maintain services related to grading and feedback functionality. The Senior Software Engineer - Backend Services will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems using AWS Lambda and related technologies. This role is critical in developing and optimizing our serverless architecture. Cross functionally this role will interface mainly with QA, Product, UX and Support.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop robust, scalable backend services using AWS Lambda.


• Design / implement RESTful APIs and event-driven systems.


• Optimize existing services for improved 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 technical issues in production environments.


• Continue to grow and learn as a developer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development.


• Strong 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 serverless architecture principles and best practices.


• Experience with microservices design patterns and event-driven architectures.


• Proficiency in modern version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools.


• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Additional Information

The expected annual base salary range for this position is: $112,125/yearto$186,875/year. This position is bonus eligible.

Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if extended, and is determined by work location and a range of other relevant factors, including but not limited to: experience, skills, degrees, licensures, certifications, and other job-related factors. Internal equity, market and organizational factors are also considered.

Total Rewards @ Turnitin
At Turnitin, we believe Total Rewards go far beyond pay. While salary, bonus, or commission are important, they’re only part of the value you receive in exchange for your work.

Beyond compensation, you’ll experience the intrinsic rewards of unleashing your potential and making a positive impact on global education. You’ll also thrive in a culture free of politics, surrounded by humble, inclusive, and collaborative teammates.

In addition, our extrinsic rewards include generous time off and health and wellness programs that provide choice, flexibility, and a safety net for life’s challenges. You’ll also enjoy a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in the way that suits you best, all supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being.

Our Mission is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes.

Our Values underpin everything we do.

• Customer Centric: Our mission is focused on improving learning outcomes; we do this by putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do.


• Passion for Learning: We are committed to our own learning and growth internally. And we support education and learning around the globe.


• Integrity: Integrity is the heartbeat of Turnitin—it is the core of our products, the way we treat each other, and how we work with our customers and vendors.


• Action & Ownership: We have a bias for action. We act like owners. We are willing to change even when it’s hard.


• One Team: We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each others' successes.


• Global Mindset: We consider different perspectives and celebrate diversity. We are one team. The work we do has an impact on the world.


• Remote First Culture


• Health Care Coverage


• Education Reimbursement*Competitive Paid Time Off


• Self-Care Days


• National Holidays


• Charitable Contribution Match


• Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement


• Access to Employee Assistance Program (mental health platform)


• Retirement Plan with match/contribution

Seeing Beyond the Job Ad
At Turnitin, we recognize it’s unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria in a job ad. We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements because we know that skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and unleash your potential alongside us, join our team!

Turnitin, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer- vets/disabled.