Senior Backend Software Engineer - Java - Experiments Team

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Sydney, New South Wales
Hybrid
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Digital Media • Machine Learning • Mobile • Software • Design
Join our mission to empower the world to design.
The Role
As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and deploy internal solutions, primarily focusing on backend development with Java. Collaborate with leads, designers, and product managers to deliver features, and engage in knowledge sharing and process improvement. This role involves working on internal experimentation tools and services to influence company growth through data analysis and A/B testing.
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Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
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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 choice in where and how you work, we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.
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.
At the moment, this role is focused on:

  • Design, develop and deploy internal solutions and hands-on software development - working closely with leads, designers, and product managers to deliver features and services to our internal customers
  • Primarily working on the backend with Java, but may need to work with other languages and environments
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and optimally advocate for engineering needs to technical and non-technical team members within the group
  • Model initiatives and ownership in achieving goals, improving processes and solutions
  • Find opportunities for cross-team collaboration to work on new insights and improvements that help achieve our goals


You're probably a match if you have

  • Commercial experience in a software development environment.
  • Working collaboratively with team members and communicating effectively.
  • Extensive experience with Java and Relational Databases
  • Experience in distributed systems design
  • Ability to write performant, reusable code, including appropriate testing
  • Good writing and verbal communication skills


Nice to have

  • Experience working with AWS
  • Understanding the concept of A/B testing and experimentation
  • Experience in full-stack development
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers


About the team
The Experimentation Platform team is responsible for managing the internal experimentation tools, services, and processes utilized by hundreds of Canvanauts. Our goal is to "Accelerate growth & delight by helping Canva learn from every single user." This is accomplished through a custom in-house platform that caters to Canva's requirements and methodologies, empowering all engineers and product managers to make informed and thoroughly tested decisions for the benefit of Canva users, primarily through A/B testing techniques.
About the role
We're seeking backend engineers who are eager to dive into the complex realm of A/B testing, measurements, and data analysis. As part of this team, you'll collaborate closely with seasoned Data Scientists and Engineers across the company on projects that impact Canva as a whole. Experimentation lies at the heart of our growth, and by working on our internal experimentation service, you'll directly influence nearly every service within the company. Even though this work is not exposed to external customers directly, it is crucial to Canva's collective success, driving our vision and strategy forward.
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.

Top Skills

Java
The Company
HQ: Sydney, NSW
4,500 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Canva is a free, online tool where you can create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more. Our community of 200 million+ monthly active users is already creating 280+ designs every second, but we’re just 1% of the way to our goal.

It’s hard to explain what makes life at Canva so special, but we've identified two key ingredients: talented people around the world and a values-driven culture that inspires us to do our best work. So if you’re looking to design your dream career and experience meaningful opportunities to grow, come and join us.

Why Work With Us

We're driven by our simple but radical 2 Step Plan: Step 1, become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Step 2, do the most good we can. And as part of a truly global company, you'll get to be part of our US success story from the early stages, helping us build and scale from the ground up. Find your next opportunity to have an impact.

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