Clara is the fastest-growing company in Latin America. We've built the leading solution for companies to make and manage all their payments. We already help over 20,000 large and growing businesses operate with agility and financial clarity through locally issued corporate cards, bill pay, financing, and a powerful B2B platform built for scale.
Clara is backed by some of the most successful investors in the world, including top regional VCs like monashees, Kaszek, and Canary, and leading global funds like Notable Capital, Coatue, DST Global Partners, ICONIQ Growth, General Catalyst, Citi Ventures, SV Angel, Citius, Endeavor Catalyst, and Goldman Sachs - in addition to dozens of angel investors and local family offices.
We’re building the financial infrastructure that powers high-performing organizations across the region. We invite you to join us if you want to be part of a fast-paced environment that will accelerate your career and support you to do some of the best work of your life alongside a passionate and committed team distributed across the Americas.
This role is intended for future opportunities. While we’re not actively hiring for this position at the moment, we’re always looking to connect with exceptional talent. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply — we'll review your profile and reach out when a relevant opportunity becomes available.
What you'll doWe're looking for a Mid Backend Engineer with solid experience in Java development to join our engineering team. You’ll be instrumental in building and maintaining the backend services that support Clara’s financial products, collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure systems.
Your responsibilities will include:
Designing, developing, and maintaining backend services using Java (Spring, Spring Boot)
Implementing and consuming RESTful APIs within a microservices architecture
Working with both relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases
Integrating with event-driven systems using tools like Kafka and RabbitMQ
Contributing to and improving CI/CD processes and DevOps practices
Operating in a cloud environment such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Participating in agile ceremonies and working in Scrum or Kanban teams
Writing maintainable, testable code and conducting peer reviews
We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Must haves3–5 years of experience in backend development with Java, ideally with Spring/Spring Boot
Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and working in microservices environments
Proficiency in data modeling with relational and NoSQL databases
Understanding of event-driven architectures and message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Understanding of software testing methodologies (e.g., TDD, BDD)
Strong problem-solving abilities and a focus on code quality
Working proficiency in English and Spanish
Collaborative attitude and eagerness to grow in a fast-paced environment
Experience designing or supporting event-driven or streaming systems
Exposure to system design and experience with scalable architectures
Previous involvement in architectural decisions
Knowledge of financial applications or fintech systems
Interest in using AI tools to streamline development or operations
At Clara, you’ll have the autonomy, speed, and support to make meaningful impact — not just on your team, but on how organizations are run across Latin America.
Who we areWe’re the leading B2B fintech for spend management in Latin America.
Certified as one of the world's fastest-growing companies, a Great Place to Work, and a LinkedIn Top Startup.
Passionate about making Latin America more prosperous and competitive.
Constantly innovating to build financial infrastructure that enables each of our customers to thrive.
Product-led, high-talent-density culture — designed for builders who raise the bar.
Proud of our open, inclusive, and values-driven environment.
#Clarity. We say things clearly, directly, and proactively.
#Simplicity. We reduce noise to focus on what really matters.
#Ownership. We take responsibility and never wait to be told.
#Pride. We build products and experiences we’re proud of.
#Always Be Changing (ABC). We grow through feedback, risk-taking, and action.
#Inclusivity. Every voice counts. Everyone contributes to our mission.
Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) from day one
Multicultural team with daily exposure to Portuguese, Spanish, and English (our corporate language)
Annual learning budget and internal accelerated development paths
High-ownership environment: we move fast, learn fast, and raise the bar — together
Smart, ambitious teammates — low ego, high impact
Flexible vacation and hybrid work model focused on results
If you’re ready for growth, ownership, and impact — apply now and help us redefine B2B finance in Latin America.
Clara’s Hybrid Policy
Claridians in a hybrid mode split their time between working from the office, talking to or visiting customers, or working from home. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for each individual and team.
We don't enforce a minimum number of days for most roles, but you're expected to spend time at the office organically, and be at the office most days during your ramp-up or when required by your leader.
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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
