Clara is the leading spend management platform for companies in Latin America. Our end-to-end solution includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill pay, and our highly-rated software platform; already being used by thousands of the most successful companies across the region.
Clara is backed by top investors and strategics including Accial Capital, Canary, Citi Ventures, Coatue, DST Global, General Catalyst, Goldman Sachs, ICONIQ Growth, Kaszek, Monashees, and Notable Capital, as well as prominent angel investors.
Disclaimer: This role is open to all candidates across LATAM, not just posting location.
Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Frontend Engineer with strong expertise in architecting and developing scalable web applications. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing frontend solutions that deliver exceptional user experiences. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, backend engineers, and product managers, to ensure our software solutions meet both business and technical requirements.
Our requirements for this position are:
Technical Skills:
- Experience: 4+ years as a Frontend Developer or in a similar role.
- Frontend Frameworks: Strong React experience in commercial projects.
- React Ecosystem: Familiarity with React Hooks and Context API.
- JavaScript Expertise: Strong proficiency in JavaScript and modern ES6+ features.
- API Integration: Proven experience in implementing and consuming RESTful web services.
- Responsive Development: Experience in developing enterprise-level responsive web pages or applications.
Styling & UI Design:
- Flux architecture: Redux, Redux Sagas, MobX or similar tools
- Unit tests: TDD, React Testing Library, jest, jasmine, Enzyme, Mocha or similar
- Knowledge of E2E tests (Cypress)
- Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc
- Knowledge of Github actions
Soft Skills:
- Code Reusability: Ability to create efficient, reusable software modules.
- Maintenance & Optimization: Experience in enhancing and maintaining existing applications.
- Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and evolving business needs.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Communication: Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, understandable language for non-technical stakeholders.
- Proactiveness: A self-driven, impact-focused mindset with strong execution capabilities.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Experience mentoring junior engineers and fostering team growth.
Additional/Plus Skills:
- Strong knowledge of CSS, preprocessors (SASS, LESS), BEM methodology, and CSS Modules.
- Experience ensuring visual consistency and structure across web applications.
- Financial Tech Experience: Knowledge of financial applications/platforms, such as PIX in Brazil.
- Enterprise-Level Development: Experience working with high-traffic, scalable fintech applications.
- Architecture & System Design: Ability to design scalable, high-availability frontend solutions.
- Security & Compliance: Experience working with enterprise security systems or payment systems (transaction-based systems) is a plus.
- TypeScript Expertise: proficiency in TypeScript, including modern static typing.
- Knowledge of Material UI
The way we do things is as important as what we do. That is why we operate on a set of carefully-identified values. They are what we expect from ourselves and each other in our day-to-day.
We value
* Clarity - Open and direct communication
* Simplicity - Pare things down to the essential
* Ownership - We're all owners and act like it
* Pride - Make quality products we're proud of
* Always Be Changing (ABC) - Continuous self-improvement
* Inclusivity - Every voice counts; we value each other for our shared mission and contributions
We are
* Shaping business finances in Latin America
* Driven by our 6 core values
* Proud of our inclusive and caring culture
* Certified as Top LinkedIn Startup
What We offer
* Competitive salary & a robust stock ownership plan
* 100% flexible work model
* A set of benefits that are adaptable to your needs & way of life
* Opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment
* A chance to shape B2B payments in Latin America and increase the region’s economic competitiveness
Top Skills
What We Do
Clara is the leading payment platform for companies in Latin America. Our end-to-end solution includes our locally-issued corporate cards, Bill Pay, crossborder payments, and our highly-rated software platform used by thousands of the most successful companies across the region. Clara is backed by top global and regional investors such as Coatue, DST Global, General Catalyst, monashees, Kaszek, Canary, A*, BoxGroup, SV Angel, GFC, Picus Capital, Avid Ventures, ICONIQ Growth, Goldman Sachs, and prominent angel investors. Driven by our six core values (Ownership, Pride, ABC, Simplicity, Clarity and Inclusivity) we’ve reached a unicorn valuation in record time, have been recognized as a Great Place to Work and as one of the most promising startups according to Linkedin’s ranking “Top Startups 2021”. We’re looking for the best talent worldwide to join our team and be part of this journey, so you can't afford to miss this chance! We are: * Shaping business finances in Latin America * Driven by our 6 core values * Proud of our inclusive and caring culture * Certified as a Great Place to Work and a Top LinkedIn Startup
