Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Java): Building and optimizing sharing and permissions features for Canva's global SaaS products with an accent on distributed systems architecture and service performance. Focus on designing complex technical solutions, mentoring engineering teams, and driving cross-team initiatives to enhance system reliability and scalability.

Location: Sydney, Australia

Company

Canva is a global design platform that empowers millions of users worldwide to create and share visual content.

What you will do

• Lead the delivery of sharing and permissions features across the flagship design experience.
• Propose innovative architectural approaches to future-proof product decision platforms.
• Design and implement complex system components while advocating for best practices in performance and resilience.
• Guide major project implementation through task breakdown and clear technical communication.
• Mentor other engineers and facilitate cross-team initiatives to improve velocity and security.
• Engage with stakeholders to shape technical improvements through design documentation and meetings.

Requirements

• Extensive experience developing distributed web applications with a deep understanding of Java.
• Proven track record of planning and executing complex architectural changes.
• Strong mastery of computer science fundamentals including concurrency, data structures, and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale distributed cloud environments, specifically AWS.
• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working across diverse teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with large-scale distributed asset management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on products used by millions of customers globally.
• Focus on professional development and mentorship within a diverse engineering organization.
• Collaborative environment that values creative problem-solving and technical excellence.
• Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and reasonable adjustments for candidates.