Last updated: 2025-05-22

18 Backend Engineer jobs in Melbourne.

Hiring now: Staff Software Engr @ Canva, Sr Software Engr Pythondj @ Kraken, Software Engr Backend Pro @ Airwallex, Sr Engr @ Culture Am, Sr Software Engr Backendf @ Prezzee, Sr Software Development E @ Easygo Gam, Sr Software Development E @ Easygo, Software Development Engr @ Kick, Sr Software Engr @ Xero, Sr Backend Engr @ Coinjar.Explore more at at kaamvaam.com

🔥 Skills

AWS (7) Kubernetes (6) Python (5) REST APIs (5) software engineering (4) Django (4) Java (3) Docker (3) mentoring (2) APIs (2)

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Melbourne (18)
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Canva

Staff Software Engineer Melbourne
Skills & Focus: Java, distributed web applications, cloud environments, Kubernetes, Terraform, data processing systems, mentoring, communication skills, resiliency techniques, AI powered applications
About the Company: Canva is a global design platform that empowers users to create visually appealing content easily. The team combines diverse skills to redefine design experien…
Experience: Experience developing distributed web applications, particularly in Java; experience with large distributed cloud environments and data processing systems is a plus.
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Equity packages, inclusive parental leave policy, annual Vibe & Thrive allowance, flexible leave options.
Software Engineer - Developer Experience Melbourne
Skills & Focus: backend solutions, APIs, performance, scalability, reliability, security, developer experience, API design, cross-team collaboration, software engineering
About the Company: Canva is a platform for discovering and accessing visual design services, integrating with third-party developers via Apps SDK and public REST API.
Senior Backend Engineer - AI Platform Melbourne
Skills & Focus: AI, Platform, Backend, Engineer, Code, AI Technologies, Ownership, Collaboration, Scale, Innovation
About the Company: A leading online design platform empowering users worldwide to create visual content easily.

Kraken

Senior Software Engineer (Python/Django) Melbourne
Skills & Focus: Python, Django, Fault-tolerant software, Celery, Async processing, Domain modeling, HTTP APIs, REST APIs, Postgres, AWS
About the Company: Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy. We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system.
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Flexible working environment, Equity Options Scheme, development support.
Junior Software Engineer - Kraken Distribution Melbourne
Skills & Focus: Python, Django, REST, GraphQL, AWS, Kubernetes, async, API, postgreSQL, energy
About the Company: Kraken is a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system, aiming to make a positive impact in the energy industry by optimizing re…
Experience: 1-2 years
Type: Full-time

Airwallex

Software Engineer (Backend), Procurement Suite Melbourne
Skills & Focus: backend development, REST APIs, cloud platforms, AWS, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, observability tools, automation, scalability, reliability
About the Company: Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses, providing solutions for business accounts, payments, spend management, tre…
Experience: 3–5 years of professional software development experience
Type: Full time
Staff Backend Engineer, Procurement Suite Melbourne
Skills & Focus: Backend Engineering, REST APIs, Cloud Experience, Java, Kotlin, OOP Concepts, API Design Principles, Continuous Integration, Procurement Process, Technical Excellence
About the Company: Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Empowering over 150,000 businesses worldwide with integrated solutions for…
Experience: 6+ years of experience in modern engineering practices
Type: Full-time

Culture Amp

Senior Engineer Melbourne
Skills & Focus: Senior Engineer, Ruby on Rails, cloud architecture, TypeScript, React, Event Driven Architecture, Kafka, data processes, performance management, employee engagement
About the Company: Culture Amp is the world’s leading employee experience platform, revolutionizing how 25 million employees across more than 6,500 companies create a better worl…
Experience: Commercial experience with Ruby on Rails
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Employee Share Options Program, monthly Camper Life Allowance, team building budgets, excellent parental leave, medical…

Kraken

Software Engineer (Python/Django) Melbourne
Skills & Focus: Python, Django, software engineering, fault-tolerant software, domain modeling, smart meters, cloud computing, continuous deployment, AWS, REST APIs
About the Company: Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy. We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system, opt…
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Flexible working environment, Equity Options Scheme, support for development including internal and external courses.

Prezzee

Senior Software Engineer (Backend/Fullstack) Melbourne
Skills & Focus: Software Engineer, Digital Gifting, Python, CI/CD, MicroServices, Cloud-based solutions, Testing tools, Architecture, Collaboration, Mentorship
About the Company: At Prezzee, we’re more than just a digital gifting platform – we’re building human connections through unforgettable gifting moments. With over 1,000 brand par…
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Incentive schemes based on company-wide targets and individual performance. Employee referral program and staff discoun…

Easygo Gaming

Senior Software Development Engineer - Kick Melbourne
Skills & Focus: software engineering, scalable system design, coding standards, problem-solving, Go, PHP, React, AWS, Microservices, Distributed Systems
About the Company: Kick is a global live-streaming platform for all types of entertainment content, empowering content creators and event organisers with the tools to monetise an…
Experience: 4+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering
Type: Full-time
Benefits: EAP access for you and your family, access to over 9,000 courses, daily catered breakfasts, office perks including bari…

Easygo

Senior Software Development Engineer - Engagement Melbourne
Skills & Focus: scalable, software solutions, system design, performance, cloud services, Node.js, Docker, WebSockets, TypeScript, microservices
About the Company: Easygo leads the world in crafting top-tier entertainment experiences.
Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, focusing on scalable system design and development.

Canva

Senior Backend Engineer - Developer Experience Melbourne
Skills & Focus: Java, developer experience, IntelliJ plugins, backend testing, workflow optimization, Bazel, Kubernetes, AWS, telemetry, mentoring
About the Company: Canva is a graphic design platform that allows users to create designs for various purposes.
Experience: Strong experience as a Java backend engineer
Benefits: Equity packages, inclusive parental leave, wellbeing allowance, flexible leave

Kick

Software Development Engineer (Frontend) Melbourne
Skills & Focus: software engineering, scalable system design, programming languages, coding standards, problem-solving, full-stack engineer, cloud native tech stack, distributed systems, team collaboration, learning opportunities
About the Company: Kick is a global live-streaming platform for all types of entertainment content. Our mission is to empower content creators, event organisers, and content righ…
Experience: 4+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Championing the engineering excellence mindset, learning and development platform access, EAP access, full-time barista…

Xero

Senior Software Engineer Melbourne
Skills & Focus: software engineer, scalable solutions, development practices, reporting, analytics, integrations, platforms, customer experience, small business, innovation
About the Company: At Xero, we’re here to help you supercharge your business by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights, and connecting businesses with the right …

Coinjar

Senior Backend Engineer Melbourne
Skills & Focus: backend engineer, cloud-based architecture, software development, APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, MySQL, CI/CD pipelines, Agile/Scrum
About the Company: CoinJar is a global fintech with a track record of enabling clients to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies for over 10 years, focusing on engaging mobile exp…
Experience: 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on backend development
Type: Full-time
Benefits: A flexible approach to working with a hybrid experience, fee-free trading of cryptocurrencies on CoinJar.

Airwallex

Staff Backend Engineer, Procurement Suite Melbourne
Skills & Focus: Backend Engineer, REST APIs, Engineering practices, Cloud experience, GCP, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, software design, API design
About the Company: Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and softwa…
Experience: 6+ years of experience in modern engineering practices focused on continuous integration and quality engineering.
Type: Full-time

Prezzee

Technical Lead (Backend/Fullstack) Melbourne
Skills & Focus: Technical Lead, Backend, Fullstack, Python, Django, FastAPI, GraphQL, MicroServices, DevOps, Architecture
About the Company: At Prezzee, we’re more than just a digital gifting platform – we’re building human connections through unforgettable gifting moments. With over 1,000 brand par…
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Incentive schemes based on company-wide targets and individual performance. Employee referral program and staff discoun…