Senior Software Engineer (UK Remote)
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Experteer Overview As a Senior Backend Engineer at Turnitin, you will design and optimize scalable backend services built with Java and serverless technologies to power our global education platform. You'll contribute to shared backend systems, RESTful and event-driven APIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. You'll mentor junior engineers, improve CI/CD processes, and maintain strong code quality and documentation. This role offers impact across an award-winning product suite that supports educators, institutions, and learners worldwide. You'll work in a remote-first culture focused on accountability, growth, and collaboration. Pay / Benefits * Design, develop and optimize scalable backend services using Java and serverless technologies (AWS Lambda) * Design and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven systems * Contribute to frontend components as needed * Optimize services for performance and cost-efficiency * Collaborate with Architects, Product Managers, and engineering leads * Mentor junior developers and promote best practices * Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines * Ensure code quality via peer reviews, automated testing, and standards * Document shared components with usage guidelines and examples Tasks * 8+ years of backend development experience * Proficiency in Java * Experience with serverless frameworks (AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions) * Frontend experience with React or Web Components * Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability and data modeling * Experience with cloud technologies and AWS serverless stack (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SNS/SQS/EventBridge) * Experience with CI/CD tools and automation * Effective communication in agile, cross-functional environments * Mentoring skills and passion for developing juniors * Preferred: understanding or experience with AI/ML Key requirements * Remote First Culture * Health Care Coverage * Education Reimbursement * Competitive Paid Time Off * Parental Leave * Retirement Plan with match
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- Architects, Product Managers, and engineering leads * Mentor junior developers and promote best practices * Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines * Ensure code quality via peer reviews, automated testing, and standards * Document shared components with usage guidelines and examples Tasks * 8+ years of backend development experience * Proficiency in Java * Experience with serverless frameworks (AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions) * Frontend experience with React or Web Components * Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability and data modeling * Experience with cloud technologies and AWS serverless stack (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SNS/SQS/EventBridge) * Experience with CI/CD tools and automation * Effective communication in agile, cross-functional environments * Mentoring skills and passion for developing juniors * Preferred: understanding or experience with AI/ML Key requirements * Remote First Culture * Health Care Coverage * Education Reimbursement * aaaaaaaa and Paid Time Off * Parental Leave * Retirement Plan with match