Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Java): Designing and developing scalable backend services for Canva's China platform with an accent on trust, safety, and core operational capabilities. Focus on building resilient distributed systems, improving platform reliability, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure a high-quality user experience in the Chinese market.

Location: Beijing, China

Company

Canva is a global visual communication platform empowering everyone to design.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs powering Trust & Care capabilities.
• Develop scalable systems supporting platform safety, compliance, and operational workflows.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Improve the reliability, scalability, and observability of critical backend services.
• Lead technical discovery and architecture design for high-impact projects.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of engineering excellence.

Requirements

• Strong backend development experience, ideally with Java.
• Systems thinking mindset for building reliable and scalable distributed systems.
• Proven ability to lead projects end-to-end.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with service-to-service APIs or workflow orchestration is a plus.