Senior Full-stack Software Engineer

Summary

Join Canva's Data Sync Team and contribute to building a world-class data platform that empowers users to leverage data effectively. As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, you will lead impactful initiatives, design and deliver strategic projects, improve engineering standards, drive automation efforts, and foster a developer-friendly culture. You will also play a key role in supporting the growth of the data platform teams by contributing to hiring, onboarding, and mentoring engineers. This role offers the opportunity to work on a team that is focused on simplifying how users interact with the data platform, building scalable infrastructure and tooling, and providing a developer-centric experience.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Leading impactful initiatives end-to-end, from discovery through to delivery, that help shape the team’s vision and drive real business outcomes
• Designing and delivering major strategic projects, taking ownership of the technical architecture and execution
• Uplifting our engineering standards by improving testing strategies, frameworks, and documentation practices
• Driving automation efforts that reduce manual workflows and empower self-service across the business
• Building a developer-friendly culture by engaging with our internal data community to surface challenges and opportunities that grow the team’s capabilities
• Supporting 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