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 talented Mid Backend Engineer with solid experience in Java development to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing backend services. You will collaborate with stakeholders and other developers to build scalable and high-performance solutions.
Our requirements for this position are:
Technical Skills
- 4+ years of experience in Java (Spring/SpringBoot) development.
- Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
- Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB) and data modeling.
- Understanding of event-driven architectures and message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Understanding of software testing methodologies (TDD, BDD).
- Experience working in agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).
Soft Skills
- Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Experience in enhancing and maintaining existing applications.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment.
- Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Proactive mindset and attention to detail.
- Good English level and native Spanish speaker.
Nice-to-have Skills
- Experience with event-driven systems and streaming platforms (Kafka, etc.).
- Exposure to system design and scalable architectures.
- Previous experience contributing to architectural decisions.
- Knowledge of financial applications/platforms.
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
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