Senior Backend Software Engineer; Remote

Senior Software Engineer – Backend

This role builds and evolves backend systems that support our Assignment Workflow core capabilities. Engineers solve complex, scalable problems and collaborate closely with frontend engineers, designers, and product managers.

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, high‑performance backend services.
• Work with serverless architecture using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, Step Functions.
• Develop RESTful APIs and event‑driven systems within microservice architecture.
• Optimize existing services for performance and cost‑efficiency.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Git Hub Actions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate backend services with frontend applications.
• Conduct code reviews and troubleshoot complex technical issues in production.
• Champion code quality, testing, and monitoring best practices.
• Contribute to technical discussions shaping the product.

• 5+ years of backend development experience, preferably with distributed systems or microservices.
• Strong Java skills and Maven proficiency.
• Solid experience with AWS serverless services.
• Familiar with event‑driven architecture and microservice design.
• Experience with Dynamo
  
  DB or a strong foundation in No
  
  SQL.
• Proficient in developing automated tests for backend services.
• Comfortable with Git and Git Hub workflows.
• Analytical mindset and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communicator and team collaborator.

The expected annual base salary range for this position is $112,125/year to $186,875/year
. This position is bonus eligible. Actual compensation will be determined by location and other factors.

• Remote first culture
• Health Care Coverage
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Self‑care days
• National holidays
• Paid volunteer time off
• Charitable contribution match
• Monthly wellness or home office reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan with match / contribution

Turnitin, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer — veterans / disabled.