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.
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Engineer with a strong background in architecture to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for programming development and delivery of our projects, collaborating with development teams and stakeholders to ensure that our software solutions are architected, designed, and implemented to meet business and technical requirements.
Responsibilities
● Design, develop, and optimize microservices in Java (Spring/Spring Boot), ensuring scalability and resilience.
● Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka or other messaging platforms for real-time data processing.
● Manage relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB), optimizing performance and storage.
● Deploy and monitor cloud-based systems (AWS) using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
● Enhance system security and efficiency through DevOps best practices and real-time monitoring.
● Collaborate with product and data teams to integrate solutions that improve data-driven decision-making.
● Participate in code reviews, provide technical mentorship, and contribute to development standards.
What We’re Looking For
- 7+ years of experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, microservices, and scalable systems.
- Experience with RESTful APIs, TDD, BDD, and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
- Proficiency in cloud infrastructure, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
- Experience with high-volume, high-concurrency systems
- Technical leadership and communication skills to collaborate across teams.
Nice to Have (Not Mandatory)
● Experience in financial platforms or digital payments.
● Previous experience as a Tech Lead or in a technical leadership role.
● Knowledge of Big Data, real-time event processing, and tools like Databricks or ELK Stack
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
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