Senior Backend Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Software Engineer (Java): Designing and developing scalable backend services for a global design platform with an accent on system performance, reliability, and service architecture. Focus on delivering impactful product features, mentoring team members, and leveraging AI tools to drive engineering excellence.

Location: Must be based in Australia or New Zealand (Remote or Hybrid across ANZ)

Company

A global design platform that empowers everyone to create visual content with ease.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of scalable, reliable backend services.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver impactful features.
• Evolve backend architecture through thoughtful system decomposition and shared tooling.
• Champion reliability, performance, and engineering best practices.
• Write robust, well-tested code while mentoring peers and raising the technical bar.
• Improve service health, observability, and incident resilience.

Requirements

• Must be based in Australia or New Zealand (ANZ).
• Extensive experience building complex backend systems in production environments.
• Strong Java fundamentals, including multithreading and performance optimization.
• Experience with end-to-end feature ownership from architecture to delivery.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on product goals and long-term scalability.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance development impact.

Nice to have

• Experience in service design and system decomposition.
• Expertise in observability and incident management.
• Proven track record in mentoring and supporting engineering teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity packages for employees.
• Inclusive parental leave policy for all carers.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing and office setup.
• Flexible leave options to support work-life balance and recharging.
• Collaborative community focused on ownership and excellence.

Hiring process

• Virtual interview process.
• Interactive, real-time technical challenges that reflect daily work.
• Potential assessment of problem-solving skills using AI tools.