Senior Backend Software Engineer (USA Remote)

Empleora; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Turnitin is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Backend Services to design, implement, and maintain scalable serverless backend systems on AWS. You will build robust services, craft RESTful APIs, and drive cost-efficient performance while collaborating with QA, Product, UX and Support teams.

The role emphasizes mentorship, code reviews, and ongoing learning within a remote-first culture that prioritizes well-being and purposeful work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in backend development with scalable services.
• Experience with AWS Lambda, API Gateway and DynamoDB.
• Strong knowledge of serverless architecture and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable backend services using AWS Lambda.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven systems.
• Optimize services for performance and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with QA, Product, UX and Support teams.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive improvements.
• Continue learning and growing as a developer.

Skills

Backend development

AWS Lambda

RESTful APIs

Event-driven architecture

CI/CD

Git

Tools

AWS Lambda

API Gateway

DynamoDB

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

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 teammate