Principal Software Engineer, Fullstack/Backend Technologies

🇵🇱Remote - Warsaw, Polandzł180K–zł280K/yri4h ago

K-12 Engineering Backend Development Software Engineering Cloud Computing Full Stack Development Distributed Systems

Role Snapshot

Principal Software Engineer leading the design and development of shared backend services and platform capabilities for Turnitin's core platform used by millions worldwide. This highly influential individual contributor role shapes technical direction across multiple product teams.

Key Responsibilities: Lead design and development of shared backend services, drive architectural decisions and technical strategy across teams, build scalable cloud-native solutions using Java and AWS, mentor engineers, and champion best practices in software quality, performance, reliability, and security.

Skills & Tools: Deep expertise in backend development, cloud-native architectures, and large-scale distributed systems; proficiency in Java and AWS technologies; strong architectural and strategic thinking; mentoring and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications: Extensive experience as a senior or principal-level software engineer with demonstrated expertise in backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems design. Strong track record of architectural leadership and influencing technical strategy across organizations.

Location: Remote - Warsaw, Poland

Compensation: zł180K–zł280K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our Shared Services team and help shape the technical direction of core platform capabilities used across Turnitin products.

This is a highly influential individual contributor role for an experienced engineer with deep expertise in backend development, cloud-native architectures, and large-scale distributed systems. You will partner with engineering leaders, architects, and product teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure solutions that support millions of users worldwide.

What You'll Do

Lead the design and development of shared backend services and platform capabilities.
Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy across multiple teams.
Build scalable, highly available cloud-native solutions using Java and AWS technologies.
Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence throughout the organization.
Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges.
Champion best practices in software quality, performance, reliability, and security.