Senior Java Software Engineer (AWS, Lambda, DynamoDB) (USA Remote)

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Job description

Job Description

Company DescriptionWhen you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in the global education space. For over 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educational institutions to promote honesty, consistency, and fairness across all subject areas and assessment types. Over 21,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use our services: Feedback Studio, Originality, Gradescope, ExamSoft, Similarity, and iThenticate.

Experience a remote-centric 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 DescriptionAs a member of the 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 with 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

Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments

Continue to grow and learn as a developer

QualificationsRequirements:

4+ years of experience in backend development

Strong proficiency in at least one programming language suitable for AWS Lambda (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java)

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 version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Tii Elements:

Has a growth mindset and leads with questions vs. assumptions

Effectively communicates and cooperates with peers, partners, leaders & customers to achieve outcomes. Builds relationships and creates an environment wherein people can naturally work together for the good of the company and our customers.

Possesses a mindset of abundance and redefines what's possible; creates and advances ways of achieving results in new or difficult situations either by appropriating additional resources, or by doing more with less.

Shares learning/knowledge with others freely and enthusiastically.

Setting high quality standards for our work and striving for continuous improvement.

Additional InformationThe expected annual base salary range for this position is: $111,000/year to $148,000/year. This position is bonus eligible.

As a Remote-First company, 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

Turnitin maintains a Total Rewards package that is competitive within the local job market. People tend to think about their Total Rewards monetarily - solely as regular pay plus bonus or commission. This is what they earn in exchange for what they do. However, Turnitin delivers more than just these components. Beyond the intrinsic rewards of unleashing your potential to positively impact global education, and thriving in an organization that is free of politics and full of humble, inclusive and collaborative teammates, the extrinsic rewards at Turnitin include generous time off and health and wellness programs that offer choice and flexibility and provide a safety net for the challenges that life presents from time to time. Experience a remote-centric 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 Mission is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes.

Our Values underpin everything we do.

Customer Centric - We realize our mission to ensure integrity and improve learning outcomes by putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do.

Passion for Learning - We seek out teammates that are constantly learning and growing and build a workplace which enables them to do so.

Integrity - We believe integrity is the heartbeat of Turnitin. It shapes our products, the way we treat each other, and how we work with our customers and vendors.

Action & Ownership - We have a bias toward action and empower teammates to make decisions.

One Team - We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each other's successes.

Global Mindset - We respect local cultures and embrace diversity. We think globally and act locally to maximize our impact on education.

Global Benefits

Remote First Culture

Health Care Coverage

Education Reimbursement

Competitive Paid Time Off

4 Self-Care Days per year

National Holidays

2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed

Paid Volunteer Time

Charitable contribution match

Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement

Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan with match/contribution

varies by country

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 evolve alongside us, join our team!

Turnitin, LLC is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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