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Senior Backend Engineer - Java - Product Platform

SeniorFull-timeOfficeMelbourne VIC, AustraliaInformation technologySoftware engineeringPosted 3 weeks agoVerified 3 weeks ago
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About the job

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design as a Senior Backend Engineer at Product Platform Supergroup. This job is all about creating scalable shared services and internal apps that enhance the experience for engineers at Canva. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with various teams to improve architecture patterns and developer productivity, making a significant impact on how features are designed, deployed, and scaled for millions of users.

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You'll be responsible for

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Building and evolving backend frameworks

Build and evolve core backend frameworks, shared services, and developer APIs that accelerate product development.
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Designing scalable systems

Design and deliver scalable systems that are easy to use, maintain, and extend.
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Collaborating with product teams

Partner with product teams to co-design abstractions that make feature delivery faster and safer.

Key criteria

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Backend systems experience

6+ years building scalable backend systems in cloud environments.

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Cloud infrastructure familiarity

Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms.

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API design knowledge

Strong understanding of API design and modular architecture principles.

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5 criteria for this job
Backend systems experience
6+ years building scalable backend systems in cloud environments.

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Cloud infrastructure familiarity
Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms.

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API design knowledge
Strong understanding of API design and modular architecture principles.

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Collaboration skills
Proven ability to thrive in cross-functional teams.

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Data structures expertise
Strong grasp of data structures and algorithms for scalability.

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