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Backend Software Engineer - Product & Features (Java) - Open to remote across ANZ

Mid levelFull-timeRemoteSydney NSW, AustraliaPosted 8 months agoVerified 1 month ago
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About the job

This job is about joining a vibrant team at Canva that is redefining how the world experiences design. As a Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in building scalable APIs and improving system performance, directly impacting millions of users. The team values collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

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Designing and implementing backend features

Creating backend features within an existing service architecture to enhance functionality.
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Building and maintaining services

Developing and supporting services that power user experiences and internal systems at scale.
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Writing clean, maintainable code

Producing well-tested code with guidance from more experienced engineers to ensure quality and reliability.

Key criteria

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Java backend development experience

Proven experience building backend systems using Java in production environments.

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RESTful API knowledge

Understanding of distributed systems and experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.

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Sound engineering practices

Experience applying testing, monitoring, and documentation to write maintainable code.

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5 criteria for this job
Java backend development experience
Proven experience building backend systems using Java in production environments.

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RESTful API knowledge
Understanding of distributed systems and experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.

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Sound engineering practices
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Collaborative mindset
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