Full-Stack Software Engineer

Summary

Join Canva's Data Sync Team as a passionate and experienced full-stack software engineer. You will lead impactful initiatives, design and deliver major strategic projects, and improve engineering standards. The role involves building cloud-native data platform features, driving automation, and fostering a developer-friendly culture. You'll need strong computer engineering knowledge, advanced coding skills in Java and JavaScript, and experience building web frameworks at scale. Canva offers a flexible work environment, various benefits, and a chance to contribute to a growing data platform.

Requirements

• Have strong Computer Engineering / Science knowledge around fundamentals and first principles relating to concurrency, multithreading, data structures, architecture, and various design patterns
• Have advanced coding skills in Java and JavaScript
• Have built and shipped web frameworks at scale—and know what great looks like
• Have hands-on experience building cloud-native data platform features using infrastructure-as-code principles and tools
• Thrive in ambiguity—cutting through complexity and helping teams find clarity and direction
• Bring visionary thinking to the table, crafting technical strategy and delivery roadmaps with thoughtful planning and bold ambition
• Have led critical projects from start to finish, balancing technical depth with pragmatic decision-making
• Be a strong communicator and storyteller—able to bring technical concepts to life in a way that resonates with engineers and non-technical stakeholders alike
• Be passionate about mentoring and inspiring teams, using your leadership to amplify the impact of those around you
• Be endlessly curious—always exploring emerging technologies to keep your toolkit (and your team’s) ahead of the curve

Responsibilities

• Lead impactful initiatives end-to-end, from discovery through to delivery, that help shape the team’s vision and drive real business outcomes
• Design and deliver major strategic projects, taking ownership of the technical architecture and execution
• Uplift engineering standards by improving testing strategies, frameworks, and documentation practices
• Drive automation efforts that reduce manual workflows and empower self-service across the business
• Build a developer-friendly culture by engaging with our internal data community to surface challenges and opportunities that grow the team’s capabilities
• Support the growth of our data platform teams, contributing to hiring, onboarding, and mentoring engineers while championing high-quality software engineering practices

Benefits

• 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