Senior Backend Engineer - Java - Product Platform

Canva
Melbourne
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 6+ yearsSkills: ["Collaboration","Communication","Mentoring","Problem-solving","Scalability thinking"]

Build and evolve Canva’s core backend frameworks, shared services, and developer APIs for the Product Platform Supergroup. Design scalable systems that are easy to maintain and extend, and partner with product teams to co-design abstractions that speed up delivery safely. Improve observability, rollout processes, and developer workflows across Platform and Product teams, while mentoring engineers and raising engineering standards.

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Senior Backend Engineer - Java - Product Platform

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Job Summary

Build and evolve Canva’s core backend frameworks, shared services, and developer APIs for the Product Platform Supergroup. Design scalable systems that are easy to maintain and extend, and partner with product teams to co-design abstractions that speed up delivery safely. Improve observability, rollout processes, and developer workflows across Platform and Product teams, while mentoring engineers and raising engineering standards.
Location: Melbourne
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •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.
  • •Collaborate across Platform and Product teams to improve observability, rollout processes, and developer workflows.
  • •Mentor engineers and advocate for simplicity, reliability, and innovation.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:EquityParental LeaveLearning BudgetWellness StipendPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •6+ years building scalable backend systems in modern cloud environments.
  • •Proficiency in Java or other JVM-based languages such as Kotlin or Scala.
  • •Strong API design and modular architecture skills with developer experience principles.
  • •Experience with service frameworks, deployment pipelines, and shared libraries.
  • •Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).
Experience:6+ yearsCloudDistributed systemsDeveloper tools
Skills:CollaborationCommunicationMentoringProblem-solvingScalability thinking
Languages:English
Tech Stack:JavaKotlinScalaAWSJVMAPIs

Company Brief

Canva
Canva is an online visual communications platform that provides drag-and-drop design tools, templates, and media assets for creating presentations, social media graphics, videos, documents and more, serving individuals and large enterprises globally.
Industry: Enterprise Software
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Decacorn (USD 10B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia
Founded: 2012
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