Senior Software Engineer - User Platform (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Java): Building and scaling high-performance backend systems for the User Platform with an accent on authentication, authorization, and microservices. Focus on decomposing legacy services, optimizing AWS resource performance, and architecting systems to support 10x user growth.

Location: Must be based in Sydney, Australia (Hybrid)

Company

Canva is a global design platform redefining how the world experiences design.

What you will do

• Extend and scale the backbone of Canva's microservice landscape within the User Platform.
• Develop high-performance systems for authentication, authorization, and user/team management.
• Design and maintain reusable building blocks for the platform's architecture.
• Collaborate with stakeholder teams to align timelines and optimize value for customers.
• Improve user experiences for Enterprise and Education customers with complex organizational needs.

Requirements

• Strong experience designing, building, and running large-scale Java backend systems.
• Solid computer science fundamentals, including concurrency, multithreading, data structures, and design patterns.
• Proficiency in solution design and software architecture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective team collaboration.
• Must be based in Sydney, Australia.

Nice to have

• Experience with Authentication and Authorization systems.
• Proficiency with SQL.
• Experience with DynamoDB.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model providing flexibility between remote work and campus collaboration.
• Access to a uniquely designed flagship campus in Sydney for in-person connection.
• Inclusive culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and skills.
• Convenient virtual interview process.