Senior Software Engineer

🇬🇧In-Person - Manchester, United Kingdom£65K–£95K/yriJust now

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Role Snapshot

Senior Backend Engineer role at Turnitin focused on designing and building scalable distributed systems using Java and serverless architectures to power an award-winning educational platform. Core contributor to shared services team responsible for foundational systems across existing and new applications.

Key Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable backend services using Java and AWS Lambda, implement RESTful APIs and event-driven systems, and optimize services for performance and cost-efficiency. Mentor junior developers, maintain CI/CD pipelines, conduct peer reviews, and create comprehensive documentation for shared components.

Skills & Tools: Strong proficiency in Java, serverless architectures (AWS Lambda), RESTful API design, and event-driven systems; solid frontend development capabilities; expertise in performance optimization, CI/CD pipeline implementation, and automated testing. Excellent collaboration, mentorship, and communication skills.

Qualifications: Significant backend engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in scalable distributed systems and data modeling; proven ability to mentor junior developers and lead cross-functional initiatives. Experience with cloud platforms (particularly AWS) and modern software development practices expected.

Location: In-Person - Manchester, United Kingdom

Compensation: £65K–£95K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

Turnitin is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with a strong focus on backend development, particularly in Java and serverless architectures, combined with solid frontend experience. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about building scalable distributed systems, data modeling, and delivering high-performing, reliable software solutions for our award-winning educational platform.

As a core contributor to our shared services team, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing the foundational systems that power both existing and new applications.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and optimize scalable shared backend services using Java and serverless technologies (AWS Lambda)
Design / implement RESTful APIs and event-driven systems
Contribute to the development of user-facing frontend components as needed.
Optimize existing services for improved performance and cost-efficiency
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Architects, Product Managers, and other engineering leads, to deliver innovative solutions.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers, fostering growth and sharing best practices.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines
Ensure high-quality code through peer reviews, automated testing, and adherence to software development standards.
Create comprehensive documentation for the developed shared components, including usage guidelines and examples.