Remote Principal Backend Engineer – Java & Serverless Lead
Summary
Principal Backend Engineer at Turnitin building scalable distributed Java services for its education platform, with a serverless focus and some frontend experience. Leads core services and API development, mentors junior engineers, and collaborates across global teams on quality, performance, and cost efficiency.
Turnitin is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer focused on Java and serverless architectures with strong frontend experience. You will build scalable distributed systems powering Turnitin's education platform, while mentoring junior engineers and aligning with architectural standards.
You will lead the development of core services, APIs, and cross‑team collaboration, ensuring high quality, performance, and cost efficiency across global teams.