Principal Software Engineer, Fullstack/Backend Technologies (UK Remote)

We are looking for a  Principal Software Engineer  to join our Shared Services team and help shape the technical direction of core platform capabilities used across Turnitin products. This is a highly influential individual contributor role for an experienced engineer with deep expertise in backend development, cloud-native architectures, and large-scale distributed systems. You will partner with engineering leaders, architects, and product teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure solutions that support millions of users worldwide. What You'll Do Lead the design and development of shared backend services and platform capabilities. Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy across multiple teams. Build scalable, highly available cloud-native solutions using Java and AWS technologies. Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence throughout the organization. Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges. Champion best practices in software quality, performance, reliability, and security. What We're Looking For 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 (K8s) and related cloud-native technologies. Experience with CI/CD tools, including build, deployment, and test automation. Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, scalability, and software architecture. Experience influencing technical direction and leading complex engineering initiatives. Excellent collaboration and communication skills within distributed teams. Passion for mentoring and supporting the growth of other engineers. Nice to Have Experience with AI/ML technologies. Experience in SaaS or EdTech environments. Familiarity with modern frontend technologies such as React. Total Rewards @ Turnitin At Turnitin, we believe Total Rewards go far beyond pay. While salary, bonus, or commission are important, they’re only part of the value you receive in exchange for your work. Beyond compensation, you’ll experience the intrinsic rewards of unleashing your potential and making a positive impact on global education. You’ll also thrive in a culture free of politics, surrounded by humble, inclusive, and collaborative teammates. In addition, our extrinsic rewards include generous time off and health and wellness programs that provide choice, flexibility, and a safety net for life’s challenges. You’ll also enjoy a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in the way that suits you best, all supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our Mission  is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes. Our Values  underpin everything we…