Senior Backend Software Engineer

Summary

Join Canva's Revenue Platform group as an Engineer and contribute to impactful software solutions. Design, develop, and deploy software, collaborating with various teams. Work with Java and the JVM, building robust APIs and leveraging databases. Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Contribute to team goals, refine processes, and enhance solution quality. Proactively identify opportunities for cross-team collaboration to foster innovation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Possess deep expertise in backend development, particularly with Java and the JVM
• Have significant experience building robust APIs and effectively leveraging databases
• Be skilled at collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, iterate solutions, and develop tailored outcomes
• Be adept at identifying multiple solution pathways, assessing trade-offs, and proposing scalable software architectures that address business needs
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders
• Thrive in collaborative team environments, actively participating in pair programming, frequent interactions, and rigorous code reviews

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy impactful software solutions through hands-on coding
• Collaborate closely with leads, designers, and product managers to deliver innovative features and experiments to customers globally
• Effectively communicate with product managers and engineers across Canva, ensuring diverse perspectives are incorporated when addressing complex challenges
• Facilitate knowledge sharing within the team and advocate clearly and confidently for engineering requirements to non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrating initiative and ownership, actively contribute to achieving team goals, refining processes, and enhancing overall solution quality
• Proactively identify opportunities for cross-team collaboration to foster innovation and continuous improvement

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 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