Staff Backend Architect (Java) – API Platform

Canva; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design platform in Sydney is seeking a versatile Staff Software Engineer. The successful candidate will define the technical roadmap for API platforms and lead a team of engineers. This role offers excellent flexibility in work location and a range of benefits including equity packages and inclusive parental leave. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in backend development, ideally with expertise in Java and AWS.

Benefits

Equity packages

Inclusive parental leave policy

Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance

Flexible leave options

Qualifications

• 10+ years developing distributed web applications.
• Proven architectural experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define technical roadmap for API platforms.
• Guide major projects and mentor engineers.
• Shape improvements through design documents and meetings.

Skills

Distributed web applications experience

Java

Team collaboration

Mentorship skills

Asynchronous programming

Tools

AWS

gRPC

Job description

A leading design platform in Sydney is seeking a versatile Staff Software Engineer. The successful candidate will define the technical roadmap for API platforms and lead a team of engineers. This role offers excellent flexibility in work location and a range of benefits including equity packages and inclusive parental leave. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in backend development, ideally with expertise in Java and AWS.