Company DescriptionJoin the team redefining how the world experiences design.Hey, g''day, mabuhay, kia ora, , hallo, vtejte!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 workOur 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 youd be doing in this roleAs 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 DescriptionAbout the Group/TeamThe Design Gateways team mission is to provide and maintain reliable, robust, and scalable code supporting the design creation, viewing, editing experiences. We are a small, dynamic team who are responsible for some of the most critical services in Canva. We are involved in many initiatives across Canva, ensuring that feature delivery is balanced with stability, security, maintainability and performance of our artefacts. We integrate with many downstream services, and handle a diverse range of situations, giving us a uniquely broad view across Canva. As part of the Document Platform subgroup, we also work closely with the teams that manage storage of, updating of, and collaborating on Designs.About the Role/SpecialtyWe need a talented, motivated, and enthusiastic engineer to join our team. You will be involved in implementing new features, addressing technical debt, identifying and suggesting possible improvements, as well as reviewing and influencing a wide range of feature designs and implementations across Canva. You will own the code for the entire lifecycle, from design, implementation, monitoring and support. We build it, ship it, run it and support it.What youll do (responsibilities)Work with the team to solve complex problems in an elegant wayInvestigate code and behaviour to understand complex user flows through the productUse first principles reasoning and XY problem solving skills to protect the domain integrity of our artefacts, while supporting Canva to deliver awesome new features and functionality to our usersWrite and review design documents, both from within the team and from other teamsWrite and review code implementing features, both from within the team and from other teamsOwn the entire lifecycle of the code; design, development, test, maintenance, and subsequent fixes and improvements as required to support the product roadmapDemonstrate initiative and ownership in achieving goals, improving processes and solutionsIdentify opportunities for cross-team collaboration to work on new ideas and improvements that help achieve our goalsWhat we''re looking forA team player who is highly motivated, enthusiastic, and curiousA great problem solverExcellent collaboration and communication skillsFirmly grounded computer science and engineering fundamentals including data structures, solution design, architecture, and design patternsStrong coding proficiency in JavaExperience with AWSExperience with Terraform and Kubernetes are a bonus!What you''ll learnLearn what it takes to run a service that handles up to 15,000 requests per secondConquer the complexity of some of the original and most central services in CanvaBe responsible for the lifecycle of a request, from the gateway layer all the way through the stack to the database layerAs the gateway to the editor, you will interact with and gain insight into a large number of teams and initiatives across CanvaAs part of Document Platform subgroup, youll also get to work with the Document and Ripple teams, which are essential pieces of the engine room of CanvaWhat''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 tooInclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carersAn annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & moreFlexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personallyCheck out lifeatcanva.com for more info.Other stuff to knowWe see AI as a powerful amplifier of creativity and technology at Canva.Were evolving how we assess AI skills in our Technology hiring experience - youll 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. Your recruitment partner will walk you through what to expect.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 dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!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 dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!Please note that interviews are conducted virtually. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Backend Software Engineer - (Java) - Design Gateway - (open to remote across ANZ