Senior Backend Engineer (Java) - Ecosystem Experiences (open to remote across ANZ)
Senior Backend Engineer (Java) - Ecosystem Experiences (open to remote across ANZ)
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About the team
With the rapid rise of generative AI and the increasing complexity of workflows at scale Canva is uniquely positioned to become the go-to platform for discovering and accessing visual design services. Were already collaborating with thousands of developers via our Apps SDK and public REST API to bring these capabilities to life.
As part of the Ecosystem group the Developer Experience team owns the platforms that empower third-party developers to build Apps that run inside Canva as well as Integrations powered by our Connect API.
But dont just take our word for it check out what Software Engineer - Abbie Wade has to say about working in Engineering at Canva -
The challenges that I am solving do not have a known solution which means I get to create and innovate each day.
What youd be doing in this role
As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA and we like to think thats part of the fun. What you work on when you start might evolve but heres a flavour of what youll be diving into:
- Collaborate with engineers tech leads designers and product managers across Canva to design build and deploy backend solutions that power great user experiences
- Design and develop scalable reliable and secure backend services with a focus on performance maintainability and operational excellence
- Build tools and APIs for a variety of audiences including internal teams third-party developers and Canva users
- Identify and champion opportunities for cross-team collaboration to drive innovation and improvements aligned with our broader goals
- Contribute to the teams technical roadmap and help shape its vision and execution
- Work in a cross-functional team to deliver high-quality software safely quickly and at scale
- Partner with stakeholders across the group and wider Canva to ensure alignment and shared success
- Continuously improve the developer experience from onboarding and documentation to testing observability and debugging tools
- Proactively identify and address technical and user experience pain points balancing short-term needs with long-term sustainability
- Contribute to design and code reviews mentoring and knowledge-sharing to help the team grow and improve
- Stay up to date with the latest in backend technologies architectures and best practices and bring fresh ideas into the team
- Grow and thrive in Canvas supportive fast-paced and empowering culture
Youre probably a match if
- Youre comfortable working within our core technology stack: Java MySQL and AWS (including EKS S3 SQS SNS) with infrastructure as code using Terraform
- Youre comfortable using AI tools to be more effective in your role (Cursor Claude ChatGPT etc)
- You have a strong foundation in computer science and software engineering fundamentals including concurrency multithreading data structures system design and architectural patterns
- You collaborate effectively with teammates and communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences
- Youre interested in building platforms that empower third-party developers to create rich experiences within Canva
Additional Information :
Whats in it for you
Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but youll 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.
Heres a taste of whats 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 well-being social connection office setup & more
- Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good take time to recharge and support you personally
Check out 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 dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Remote
