Canva

Computer Software

SeniorBackendEngineer-Java-ProductPlatform

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Backend Engineer - Java - Product Platform at Canva. Skills: Java, Backend systems, Cloud environments, API design. Build and evolve core backend frameworks. Design and deliver scalable systems”

What You'll Achieve.

accelerate product development; make feature delivery faster and safer; raise engineering standards; improve observability; improve rollout processes; improve developer workflows; ship consistent, fast, and reliable experiences; simplify product delivery; improve consistency; make building at Canva faster and more enjoyable; improve architecture patterns; improve reliability; improve developer productivity; shape how Canva engineers design; shape how Canva engineers deploy; shape how Canva engineers scale features

Industry & Context.

Computer Software
Problems you'll solve

reason about complexity; scalability in distributed systems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

6+ years of experience building scalable backend systems in modern cloud environments, Proficiency in Java or other JVM-based languages (Kotlin, Scala, etc. ), understanding of API design, modular architecture, and developer experience principles, Experience with service frameworks, deployment pipelines, and shared libraries, Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), Excellent collaboration and communication you thrive in cross-functional teams, grasp of data structures and algorithms, with an ability to reason about complexity and scalability in distributed systems

What You'll Do.

Build and evolve core backend frameworks

Design and deliver scalable systems

Partner with product teams

Contribute to service patterns

Collaborate across Platform and Product teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with product teams; Collaborate across Platform and Product teams; thrive in cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication

Full Job Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. Hey, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora,你好, hallo, vítejte! Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point. Where and how you can work Collingwood is home to our Melbourne campus - a vibrant, creative hub for connection and impactful work. While Sydney is home to our HQ, Melbourne brings its own unique vibe, with local artwork, lush greenery, and thoughtfully designed spaces to help you collaborate, focus, and feel part of a welcoming community. This role is based in Melbourne, and we’re looking for someone who calls it home. Our hybrid way of working gives you the flexibility to work remotely, and to come together on campus for meaningful in-person collaboration and connection when it matters most. What you’d be doing in this role As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve. At the moment, this role is focused on: * Build and evolve core backend frameworks, shared services, and developer APIs that accelerate product development. * Design and deliver scalable systems that are easy to use, maintain, and extend. * Partner with product teams to co-design abstractions that make feature delivery faster and safer. * Contribute to service patterns, conventions, and tooling that raise engineering standards across Canva. * Collaborate across Platform and Product teams to improve observability, rollout processes, and developer workflows. * Mentor engineers and advocate for a culture of simplicity, reliability, and innovation. You're probably a match if * 6+ years of experience building scalable backend systems in modern cloud environments. * Proficiency in Java or other JVM-based languages (Kotlin, Scala, etc.). * Strong understanding

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