Principal Backend Engineer - Java & Serverless Platform
Summary
Principal Backend Engineer at Turnitin (Manchester) designing scalable Java and serverless systems for an educational platform, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to APIs and CI/CD pipelines.
Turnitin in Manchester seeks a Principal Backend Engineer specializing in Java and serverless architectures. You will build scalable distributed systems, model data, and deliver high-performing software for our educational platform.
The role is hands-on, with leadership duties guiding junior engineers and coordinating with Architects, PMs, and other leads. You will design RESTful APIs, event-driven components, and CI/CD pipelines while contributing to frontend components when needed.