Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

3 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Frontend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Backend Engineer (Java) at Canva's Learning Experience Group, you will design and implement scalable backend solutions for rapid experimentation and new features. This role involves the entire feature lifecycle, from design documentation and stakeholder alignment to implementation, testing, and maintenance. Collaboration with designers and product managers is key. You will troubleshoot technical issues, participate in on-call rotations, and stay updated on industry best practices. The focus is on streamlining classwork delivery and management within Canva's learning platform, impacting millions of users globally. The role requires experience with Java, distributed applications, and disciplined coding practices.
Must have:
  • Commercial experience developing complex, distributed applications in Java
  • Disciplined coding practices, code reviews, and pull requests
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with protocol buffers (advantageous)
Perks:
  • Equity packages
  • Inclusive parental leave policy
  • Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance
  • Flexible leave options

Job Details

Company 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

Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. But you have a choice in where and how you work, we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.

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.

Job Description

At the moment, this role is focused on:

  • Designing and implementing a scalable backend solution that enables rapid experimentation and new features
  • Owning the full lifecycle of features, from design docs and stakeholder alignment through implementation, testing, and maintenance
  • Collaborating with designers and product managers to define and scope new features, functionality, and technical requirements.
  • Model initiative and ownership in achieving goals, improving processes and solutions
  • Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to the team’s domain as and when they arise, and being part of the team’s rostered on-call rotation
  • Staying updated on industry trends and best practices to innovate and improve the domain owned by the team

You're probably a match if

  • You have commercial experience developing complex, distributed applications writing services in Java.
  • You have disciplined coding practices, and experience with code reviews and pull requests. You model best practices to your peers.
  • You have strong communication and team collaboration skills, both written and verbal. A Canva engineer strives to understand the exact problem before jumping into writing code.
  • You may have commercial experience with protocol buffers is an advantage.

About the team

Our group mission is to ignite creativity in every learner by being fun and accessible, saving teachers and course creators time, and looking after every learner, whether in school, on campus, or in the workplace. We want to continue evolving Canva into a best-in-class learning tool, so we have a sticky product with better retention. During the first half of 2025, our team will focus on streamlining the mechanics of delivering and managing classwork in Canva. 

Joining our group presents an exciting opportunity to work on a core product directly impacting millions of users worldwide. If you are passionate about building scalable back-end solutions, have a strong desire to thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment, and are passionate about empowering every learner, we encourage you to apply.

What's in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Here's a taste of what's on offer:

  • Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
  • Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
  • An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
  • Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

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