Backend Engineer (Java) Messaging Surfaces, (Open to remote across ANZ)

Canva

Canva

Software Engineering
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posted on Jun 5, 2024

Company Description

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Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time-consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.

Where and how you can work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. But you have a choice in where and how you work. That means if you want to do your thing in the office (if you're near one), at home or a bit of both, it's up to you.

What you’d be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.

Job Description

At the moment, this role is focused on:

  • You will develop and deploy solutions, and hands-on software development in Java.
  • You will work closely with tech leads to enable marketing and transactional messaging with reliable and compliant integrations to our messaging permissions system.
  • You will work collaboratively with engineers to deliver back-end work that helps your team achieve crazy-big goals.

You're probably a match if

  • You have experience in developing API integrations with third-party systems.
  • Most of our code is in Java, so you will be comfortable using Java.
  • You are comfortable with computer science and engineering fundamentals including concurrency, multithreading, data structures and design patterns.

About the team

The Messaging Surfaces team plays a fundamental role in the messaging platform. We’re ensuring that all user-facing UI components are performant, optimised, and delivering delightful experiences for our internal and external users.

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

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

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. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.