Senior Backend Engineer (Java), Learning Experience Group - Learning Workflows

At the moment, this role is focused on collaborating with product managers, designers, and other cross-functional stakeholders to refine product solutions and ensure they align with user needs and business goals. It includes building tools and frameworks that meet teachers where they work by bringing Canva into their learning management systems. This involves building scalable backend services to empower millions of teachers and students to assign or complete activities. You will guide the implementation of major projects, planning task breakdowns, and keeping engineers in sync using excellent verbal and written communication skills. It also includes providing guidance and mentorship to other engineers, assisting them in their professional development and helping them navigate technical challenges. Finding the right balance between delivering high-quality engineering solutions and ensuring timely value delivery. Ensuring that we avoid over-engineering while never compromising on essential quality. Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to the team’s domain as and when they arise, and being part of the team’s rostered on-call rotation.