Principal Software Engineer, Fullstack/Backend (UK Remote)
Turnitin · Hulme, Manchester ·
- Seniority
- Principal
- Category
- Fullstack
- Salary
- GBP 57,000 – 97,000 / year
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Turnitin is hiring a Principal Software Engineer (fullstack/backend) to build and operate large-scale backend systems, primarily in Java on AWS using serverless services (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SNS/SQS, EventBridge), Kubernetes, and CI/CD automation. The role is remote within the UK, tied to the Manchester office.
Salary: £57,000 - 97,000 per year Requirements: Significant experience building and operating large-scale backend systems. Strong expertise in Java and modern cloud technologies. Experience with AWS serverless services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, and EventBridge, as well as Kubernetes and related cloud-native technologies. Experience with CI/CD tools, including build, deployment, and test automation. Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, scalability, and softwa…