Sr Java Backend Engineer

Clara; México; A distancia; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Clara, a leading spend management platform in Latin America, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer. The role involves developing scalable software solutions and collaborating with various teams to meet business and technical requirements. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Java and software architecture, along with strong leadership skills.

Servicios

Competitive salary & stock ownership plan

Adaptable benefits

Opportunities for growth

Formación

• 7+ years of experience in Java development.
• Strong expertise in software architecture and scalable system design.
• Experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD practices.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and deliver software projects, ensuring high-quality architecture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and development teams.
• Mentor and grow engineering teams.

Conocimientos

Java

Software Architecture

Microservices

Relational Databases

No-SQL Databases

RESTful API Development

TDD

Agile Methodologies

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Herramientas

PostgreSQL

Redis

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Descripción del empleo

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 skilledSenior Backend Engineer with a strong background in architecture to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of our projects. You will collaborate with stakeholders and other development teams to ensure that our software solutions are well-architected, effectively designed, and successfully implemented to meet both business and technical requirements.

Requirements for this position:

Technical Skills

• 7+ years of experience in Java (Spring/SpringBoot/Spring Batch) development.
• Strong expertise in software architecture, microservices, and scalable system design.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL), No-SQL databases (Redis) and data modeling.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures and message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS).
• Proficiency in RESTful API development and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of TDD, BDD, and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Experience with system design and the ability to architect scalable, high-availability solutions.

Soft Skills

• Ability to create efficient, reusable software modules.
• Experience in enhancing and maintaining existing applications.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and evolving business needs.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to mentor and grow engineering teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on impact and execution.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Knowledge of financial applications/platforms.
• Previous experience as a Tech Lead or in a leadership position within an engineering team.
• Knowledge of cards processing systems

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

*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

* 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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