Backend Software Engineer – Product & Features, Java
Employment Information
Job Description
Backend Software Engineer developing and maintaining services at Canva. Collaborating with product managers and engineers to deliver impactful user experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Designing and implementing backend features within an existing service architecture
- Building and maintaining services that power user experiences and internal systems at scale
- Writing clean, well-tested, and maintainable code with guidance from more experienced engineers
- Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and designers to understand problems and ship high-quality solutions
- Participating in code reviews, pair programming, and technical discussions as part of a supportive team
- Contributing to system health by writing tests, improving observability, and fixing bugs or performance issues
- Continuously learning through mentorship, feedback, and exposure to different parts of Canva’s engineering stack
Requirements:
- You are experienced in building backend systems using Java in a production environment
- You have strong Java fundamentals and can confidently write production-grade code, applying backend concepts like multithreading, service design, and performance optimisation in real-world systems.
- You understand the basics of distributed systems and are comfortable developing and consuming RESTful APIs
- You can work through problems from design to deployment with support from your team
- You apply sound engineering practices—such as testing, monitoring, and documentation—and write clean, maintainable code
- You enjoy collaborating with engineers, designers, and product managers to build end-to-end solutions
- You take initiative, seek feedback, and are always looking to improve your craft and contribute to your team’s success
- You have hands-on experience using AI in coding/programming to drive greater impact
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
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