Backend Software Engineer

Overview Backend Software Engineer - Product & Features (Java) - Open to remote across ANZLocation: Canva Perth, Western Australia, Australia 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 Qualifications 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 Engineering at Canva Join a vibrant engineering community solving complex problems for millions of users, worldwide.
Here, engineering is about more than writing great code.
It's about rapidly iterating to deliver real value for users — building a product that empowers the world to design.
We care deeply about craft and collaborate closely to achieve hugely ambitious goals.
We mentor and support one another generously, grounded in a culture of ownership, purpose, and a shared commitment to excellence.
What's in it for you Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard—and we do—but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too.
We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.
Here\'s a Taste Of What\'s On Offer 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 Other Stuff To Know We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture.
We\u2019re evolving how we assess AI skills in our Technology hiring experience — you\u2019ll tackle interactive, real-time challenges that reflect the kind of work we do.
In some interviews, you may also be asked to solve a problem using an AI tool to show how you approach challenges with tech by your side.
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Human Resources
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