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Canva logo
Full-time|On-site|Sydney

Role overview Canva is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer - Experiments in Sydney. This senior role focuses on building and maintaining backend systems that support experimental features. The work directly shapes how new ideas are tested and delivered, influencing both product growth and the user experience.

Apr 20, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|Sydney

SafetyCulture is a leading global technology firm dedicated to revolutionizing workplace environments worldwide. Founded by Luke Anear after witnessing the tragic consequences of workplace incidents, our mission is to empower frontline workers through innovative mobile solutions. Our cutting-edge workplace operations platform equips teams with the essential knowledge, tools, and confidence to uphold high standards, ensure safety, and foster continuous improvement. The RoleAs a Staff Backend Engineer, you will significantly influence how SafetyCulture manages identity, access control, and permissions on a large scale. Your expertise will ensure that our platform is trusted across some of the world's most complex organizations. You will be responsible for making architectural decisions that will impact all teams utilizing our platform, setting the benchmark for designing and delivering security-critical systems. Technology StackOur modern tech stack includes Swift, Kotlin, C++, React.js for front-end, and Golang, Node.js for back-end, along with AWS, Kafka, and Kubernetes for infrastructure.

Feb 27, 2025
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Full-time|Hybrid|Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

At Mathspace, we're dedicated to transforming mathematics education through our innovative and interactive learning software designed for both students and teachers.As a product-driven, agile organization, we prioritize delivering exceptional value based on continuous customer feedback. Our goal is to create an engaging and rewarding educational experience for students and educators alike.As a Senior Backend Software Engineer on our cross-functional product team, your responsibilities will include:Enhancing the Mathspace web and mobile applications, which support hundreds of thousands of students worldwide each month.Collaborating closely with product owners and designers during product discovery.Working alongside fellow engineers to provide meaningful solutions for students and teachers.Addressing challenging technical problems with creativity and a commitment to continuous learning.Taking initiative and playing an active role in project development.Expanding your knowledge by developing and enhancing our technology stack.

Jan 22, 2025
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Full-time|On-site|AU - Melbourne

About AirwallexAirwallex is a pioneering unified payments and financial platform designed for global businesses. With our unique blend of proprietary infrastructure and cutting-edge software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide, including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN, and many more, by providing fully integrated solutions for managing business accounts, payments, spend management, treasury, and embedded finance on a global scale.Founded in Melbourne with a vibrant team of over 2,000 innovative tech professionals across 26 global offices, Airwallex is valued at US$8 billion and supported by elite investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital. Join us to engage in ambitious work that shapes the future of global finance.

Dec 23, 2025
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Full-time|Remote|Remote - Australia

Join our dynamic team at Cashalo as a Senior Backend Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in shaping our technology solutions. You will collaborate with product managers and other engineers to design and implement robust backend systems that power our innovative financial services. If you are passionate about developing high-quality software and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you!

Mar 18, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

At Ripple, we are revolutionizing the way value is transferred globally, just as information is shared today. Our cutting-edge crypto solutions empower financial institutions, businesses, governments, and developers to enhance the global financial system, fostering greater economic equity and opportunities worldwide. Join a dynamic team that supports your professional growth while you help us innovate.We invite you to make a significant impact on your career and the world by joining us in building tangible value.In 2025, Ripple expanded its capabilities by acquiring GTreasury, marking a pivotal entry into the multi-trillion-dollar corporate finance sector.GTreasury boasts over 40 years of experience serving some of the largest and most sophisticated corporations. By integrating its treasury command center with Ripple’s technology stack, we enable companies to manage and optimize liquidity in real-time, seamlessly across both traditional and digital assets.Become part of our mission to redefine corporate treasury and create the underlying infrastructure for the Internet of Value.We are looking for an innovative and visionary Senior Software Engineer who is passionate about developing a premier platform alongside a world-class team. You will drive technical excellence in software development, from design and implementation to maintenance, making significant contributions to our goals.

Mar 17, 2026
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Heidi Health logo
Full-time|On-site|Sydney

Why Join Heidi Health? Enjoy an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday and wellness days. Benefit from a personal development budget of $500 per year to enhance your skills. Collaborate with talented engineers and creatives in a diverse, dynamic environment. Seize the unique opportunity to make a global impact as part of one of Australia's leading healthtech startups. Accelerate your career in a startup environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded! Join us in reimagining primary care and transforming healthcare in Australia and beyond.About Your RoleWhat You’ll DoArchitect and develop backend services that drive LLM-based agents and clinical automation tools.Design secure and scalable APIs & data models that are observable and easily extendable by other teams.Optimize performance and manage costs by profiling hot paths, tuning databases, and right-sizing cloud resources.Automate quality assurance: create unit and integration tests, develop alerts, and manage on-call runbooks to ensure clinicians can trust every interaction.Collaborate with product, AI, and front-end engineers to rapidly deliver new capabilities from concept to production.What We’re Looking ForStrong foundation in software engineering; proficiency in Python is essential, but versatility across technologies is a must.Demonstrable experience in designing APIs (REST or GraphQL) and event-driven architectures (Kafka, Pub/Sub, etc.).A coding and architectural mindset—practical experience in test-driven development (TDD), AI coding, and microservices architecture.Expertise in databases—schema design, query optimization, and scaling for both relational and NoSQL systems.Proficiency in cloud platforms (GCP or AWS): containers, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and security practices.History of designing and operating distributed systems with high reliability and scalability.Commitment to rigorous testing, code review, and documentation practices.

Dec 19, 2025
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Okendo logo
Full-time|On-site|Sydney

About OkendoAt Okendo, we believe that satisfied customers are the most effective marketers. Our mission is to forge deeper connections between consumers and their favorite brands through our innovative customer marketing platform.Okendo empowers Shopify brands to accelerate growth and enhance efficiency by fostering brand loyalty and maximizing customer lifetime value. Our integrated platform, complete with unique offerings for Reviews, Referrals, Quizzes, Loyalty, and Surveys, is trusted by over 16,000 Shopify brands to transform one-time buyers into devoted Superfans.Position OverviewAs a Senior Backend Engineer, you will join our Product Engineering team to enhance the Okendo platform, emphasizing engineering excellence with a product-oriented approach. You should have a solid grounding in software development principles and a demonstrated ability to produce clean, efficient code. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will design, develop, and implement software solutions that address business needs. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting, testing, and deploying software while adhering to established coding standards and best practices.Our Tech Stack:Frontend:- Vue for embeddable widgets and consumer-facing components- Angular for merchant administration- React integrated with ShopifyBackend:- We utilize a serverless architecture on AWS, relying heavily on API Gateway for our APIs, CloudFront for CDN, and S3 for storage- Lambda (running Node.js) for computing tasks- DynamoDB serves as our primary data store, with replication into Redshift for reporting and OpenSearch for search and aggregation- SQS and SNS are employed for queueing and messagingLanguages & Tools:- Terraform for Infrastructure as Code- TypeScript is our selected language for the full stack- VS Code serves as our IDE- Jira facilitates our Scrum processesYour Impact:KnowledgeGain a comprehensive understanding of our system architecture, including the services utilized within our tech stack.Demonstrate proficiency in product features and their application.Understand team processes and standards.Showcase proficient technical expertise and problem-solving abilities.Possess a basic understanding of the organization and cross-functional teams.Delivering ResultsDevelop, test, and deploy software solutions effectively.Decompose intricate tasks into manageable parts.Estimate task durations and manage timelines efficiently.Plan and organize code modifications systematically.Identify potential impacts of solutions and engage key stakeholders.

Jul 27, 2025
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Heidi Health logo
Full-time|On-site|Sydney

About UsAt Heidi, we are revolutionizing healthcare with our innovative AI Care Partner, designed to assist clinicians throughout the entire care process, from documentation to actual care delivery.Our mission is to enhance healthcare capacity while ensuring that care remains deeply human-centered. In just 18 months, Heidi has successfully reclaimed over 18 million hours for healthcare professionals and facilitated more than 73 million patient visits. Currently, our technology supports over two million patient visits weekly across 116 countries and in more than 110 languages.Founded by a team of clinicians, Heidi unites a diverse group of engineers, designers, scientists, and creatives, all driven by a common goal: to reinforce the human connection at the core of healthcare.With nearly $100 million in funding, we are expanding our services into the USA, UK, Canada, and Europe, collaborating with major health systems such as the NHS, Beth Israel Lahey Health, MaineGeneral, and Monash Health.We pride ourselves on our agility and commitment to evidence-based practices as we shape the future of healthcare. Are you ready to take on this challenge?Position OverviewAs a Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend development, you will be pivotal in executing backend features with a comprehensive technical understanding that aligns with user requirements. Your experience in a rapidly growing startup and expertise in building Software as a Service (SaaS) products will be invaluable.You will possess a profound awareness of the challenges engineers encounter and a solid grasp of design principles necessary for prioritizing critical features and capabilities.Your unique ability to seamlessly bridge technical intricacies and business objectives allows you to transform high-level designs into practical, real-world solutions.You excel in dynamic environments, appreciating the flexibility of a flat organizational structure. Your quick understanding of the complexities involved in developing AI-driven healthcare products on an international scale sets you apart.We believe that exceptional talent can emerge from unexpected backgrounds; if you have a proven history of delivering technically challenging products and features, we want to hear from you.Your Responsibilities:Independently produce robust and elegant code, emphasizing code structure, design, and scalability.Implement...

Feb 2, 2026
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Deputy logo
Full-time|On-site|Sydney

Join Deputy, a leading global SaaS workforce management company, headquartered in Sydney, and recognized as a Unicorn with over 1.5 million workers and 375,000 workplaces utilizing our innovative platform across 100+ countries. Our mission focuses on enhancing the work experience for hourly workers—those essential team members in various sectors, from hospitality to healthcare. At Deputy, we prioritize transforming the frontline of work, ensuring businesses thrive while keeping their workforce engaged and satisfied. As we evolve into an AI-native organization, you'll be encouraged to leverage AI tools in your daily tasks. We provide the training and support necessary to utilize AI creatively and responsibly, enabling you to generate innovative solutions and streamline problem-solving. If you are driven by the desire to create impactful solutions that prioritize people and enhance business operations, we invite you to be part of our journey at Deputy!In this pivotal role within our Pay Rates domain, you will contribute to the development of next-generation pay interpretation and compliance features, automating complex award and agreement logic while delivering exceptional user experiences. Your expertise will drive strategic initiatives, ensuring quality outcomes and facilitating collaboration across product, design, and leadership teams to enhance our platform for millions of users, from SMEs to large enterprises.Each day, your contributions—from user-facing experiences to backend APIs—will empower and uplift the livelihoods of millions globally.

Apr 28, 2026
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Heidi Health logo
Full-time|On-site|Sydney

About UsAt Heidi, we are pioneering an AI Care Partner designed to assist clinicians at every stage of the healthcare process, from documentation through to care delivery.Our mission is to double the capacity of healthcare while ensuring that care remains deeply personal. In just 18 months, Heidi has reclaimed over 18 million hours for clinicians and facilitated more than 73 million patient visits. Currently, we support over two million patient visits weekly across 116 countries and in more than 110 languages.Founded by healthcare professionals, Heidi unites a diverse team of clinicians, engineers, designers, scientists, creatives, and mathematicians, all dedicated to enhancing the human connection at the core of healthcare.With nearly $100 million in funding, we are expanding our reach in the USA, UK, Canada, and Europe, collaborating with leading health systems including the NHS, Beth Israel Lahey Health, MaineGeneral, and Monash Health.We are agile, innovative, and grounded in proven methodologies, ready to shape the next era of healthcare. Are you up for the challenge?Your RoleAs a Senior Software Engineer, you will be tasked with developing backend features that effectively meet user needs. Your experience in a high-growth startup environment and proficiency in building SaaS products will be essential.You should possess a deep understanding of the challenges engineers face and a solid grasp of design principles to prioritize essential features and functionalities.Your unique ability to connect technical details with business objectives will allow you to transform high-level designs into tangible solutions.You excel in challenging environments and thrive in a flexible, flat-structured workplace. Your ability to navigate the complexities of developing an AI healthcare product on an international scale will be invaluable.We believe that exceptional talent can emerge from various backgrounds; if you have a proven track record of delivering technically demanding products and features, we would love to hear from you.Your TeamYou will be part of a team focused on creating the collaboration layer that enables clinicians to work together seamlessly for improved patient care, spanning from small clinics to large hospital networks. Your contributions will enhance features such as direct sharing, role-based access, and detailed permissions using advanced technology inspired by Project Zanzibar. Every feature you develop will ensure patient data security while minimizing barriers that hinder clinical teams.

Feb 3, 2026
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blinq logo
Full-time|On-site|Sydney, New South Wales

Role Overview blinq is hiring a Full Stack Engineer focused on backend development in Sydney, New South Wales. This role centers on building and maintaining scalable backend systems that power our applications. The work supports both product features and smooth user experiences. What You Will Do Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs Work closely with engineers, designers, and product teams to deliver features Contribute to system architecture and technical decisions Help improve performance, reliability, and scalability across our platforms

Apr 20, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|Melbourne

About OkendoAt Okendo, we are passionate about the idea that satisfied customers are the best advocates for a brand. Our mission is to empower businesses by building the ultimate customer marketing platform that forges deeper connections between consumers and their favorite brands.Our platform allows Shopify brands to accelerate their growth by fostering brand loyalty and optimizing customer lifetime value. Trusted by over 16,000 Shopify brands, Okendo transforms casual shoppers into enthusiastic advocates through a comprehensive suite of products including Reviews, Referrals, Quizzes, Loyalty programs, and Surveys.Position SummaryAs a Senior Backend Engineer, you will collaborate closely with our Product Engineering team to enhance the Okendo platform, emphasizing engineering excellence and a product-focused approach. Your expertise in software development principles will enable you to produce high-quality, efficient code. You will engage with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement software solutions that align with business objectives. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting, testing, and deploying software while maintaining coding standards and best practices.Our Technology Stack:Frontend: - Vue for embeddable widgets and consumer-facing components- Angular for merchant admin interfaces- React for Shopify integrationsBackend: - We utilize a serverless architecture on AWS, incorporating: API Gateway for our APIs, CloudFront for CDN, and S3 for storage- AWS Lambda (running Node.js) for computation- DynamoDB as our primary data repository, with replication into Redshift for reporting and OpenSearch for search and aggregation- SQS and SNS for messaging and queuingLanguages & Tools:We rely on Terraform for Infrastructure as Code managementTypeScript is our chosen language across the stackVS Code serves as our integrated development environmentJira is used for Scrum managementHow You Will Make an Impact:KnowledgeComprehensive understanding of our system architecture.Familiarity with the services utilized in our tech stack.Proficient in product features and their applications.Awareness of team processes and standards.Strong technical skills and problem-solving capabilities.Basic understanding of the organization and cross-functional collaboration.Delivering ResultsDesigns, tests, and deploys software solutions.Breaks down complex assignments into manageable tasks.Estimates task durations and oversees timelines.Plans and organizes code modifications effectively.Identifies the potential impacts of solutions and key stakeholders.

Jul 27, 2025
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Canva logo
Full-time|On-site|Sydney

Join our innovative team at Canva as a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in our cutting-edge Video AI Engine. You will be instrumental in developing robust backend systems that empower our video AI capabilities, enhancing user experience and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize services that handle large-scale video processing.

Mar 12, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|Sydney

Join Canva as a Staff Backend Software Engineer on our User Platform team, where you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our product.In this position, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable backend systems that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with a talented team of engineers to build robust APIs and optimize performance across our platform.

Dec 10, 2025
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Full-time|On-site|Melbourne

Join Canva as a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Java, where you will play a critical role in enhancing our educational tools and resources. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable backend solutions that empower educators and learners alike.

Oct 1, 2025
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Full-time|Remote|Brisbane

Join our dynamic team at Canva as a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Java for our innovative Product Platform. This is an exciting opportunity to work remotely across Australia and New Zealand, contributing to projects that impact millions of users worldwide.Your role will involve designing and implementing scalable backend solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving the adoption of best practices in software development.

Mar 12, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|Brisbane

About OkendoAt Okendo, we are passionate about transforming happy customers into powerful advocates for the brands they cherish. Our innovative customer marketing platform strengthens the bond between consumers and businesses, enabling Shopify brands to accelerate growth and enhance efficiency by fostering brand loyalty and maximizing customer lifetime value.Trusted by over 16,000 Shopify brands, our comprehensive suite of products—spanning Reviews, Referrals, Quizzes, Loyalty, and Surveys—helps turn casual shoppers into enthusiastic Superfans.Position OverviewAs a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be an integral part of our Product Engineering team, dedicated to enhancing the Okendo platform through engineering excellence and a product-oriented mindset. You will leverage your robust software development foundation to write clean, efficient code and collaborate with cross-functional teams in designing, developing, and implementing software solutions that align with business goals. Your responsibilities will encompass problem-solving, testing, and deploying software while adhering to industry standards and best practices.Our Tech Stack:Frontend:- Vue for embeddable widgets and shopper-facing components- Angular for merchant administration- React integrated with ShopifyBackend:- Serverless architecture on AWS, utilizing API Gateway for APIs, CloudFront for CDN, and S3 for storage- Lambda (executing Node.js) for computing tasks- DynamoDB as our primary data store, with data replication into Redshift for reporting and OpenSearch for search and aggregation- SQS and SNS for message queuingLanguages & Tools:- Terraform for Infrastructure as Code- TypeScript as our preferred programming language- VS Code as our IDE- Jira for agile project managementYour Impact:Knowledge:Gain a broad understanding of our system architecture, the services within our tech stack, and proficiency in product features and usage. Familiarize yourself with team processes and standards while applying your technical expertise and problem-solving skills.Delivering Results:Take ownership of developing, testing, and deploying software solutions, breaking down complex tasks into manageable components, estimating task durations, and effectively managing timelines. Plan and structure code changes, identifying potential impacts and key stakeholders.

Jul 27, 2025
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Canva logo
Full-time|Remote|Melbourne

Join Canva as a Senior Backend Engineer, where you'll play a key role in enhancing our product platform. In this fully remote role, you'll collaborate with an innovative team, developing robust backend solutions using Java. Your expertise will help us scale our platform to meet the growing demands of our users across Australia and New Zealand.

Mar 12, 2026
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Heidi Health logo
Full-time|On-site|Sydney

About UsAt Heidi, we are pioneering an AI Care Partner designed to assist clinicians throughout their workflow, from documentation to the delivery of patient care.Our mission is to enhance healthcare capacity while ensuring that care remains profoundly human-centered. In just 18 months, our innovative solutions have reclaimed over 18 million hours for clinicians and facilitated more than 73 million patient visits. Currently, Heidi is instrumental in over two million patient interactions weekly across 116 countries and in more than 110 languages.Founded by healthcare professionals, our team comprises clinicians, engineers, designers, scientists, and mathematicians, all united by a common goal: to reinforce the human connection at the heart of healthcare.With nearly $100 million in funding, Heidi is on an expansion trajectory across the USA, UK, Canada, and Europe, collaborating with leading health systems such as the NHS, Beth Israel Lahey Health, MaineGeneral, and Monash Health.We prioritize agility in critical areas while remaining committed to proven methodologies, all in an effort to shape the future of healthcare. Are you ready to take on this challenge?Join Our TeamBecome part of a team dedicated to creating the world’s finest AI Scribe, allowing clinicians to concentrate on patient care rather than paperwork. You will engage in tasks such as audio transcription, automated note generation, and clinical workflow automation, assisting doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds. We pride ourselves on being a close-knit team that improves every situation we encounter, tackling complex technical challenges related to ambient workflows while delivering features that save clinicians hours each day.Your RoleIn collaboration with our Engineering Manager for Transcription and Note Generation, you will serve as a Senior Software Engineer, leading the development of AI-driven solutions that transform clinical dialogues into structured medical documentation, allowing clinicians to dedicate more time to patient care and less to administrative duties.You thrive in challenging environments and embrace the dynamics of a flexible, flat-structured workplace. Your expertise in navigating the intricacies of developing AI solutions for the global healthcare landscape will be invaluable.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement robust, scalable systems for real-time processing and analysis of clinical conversations.Collaborate with our AI/ML team to enhance and optimize medical speech transcription and documentation processes.

Feb 3, 2026

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