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.
Disclaimer: This role is open to all candidates across LATAM, not just posting location.
What you'll doWe're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Payments team and lead the design and development of backend services that power Clara’s financial infrastructure. This is a critical role with high visibility and technical ownership. You'll collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to architect scalable systems, drive backend excellence, and ensure our platforms support secure, fast, and reliable payment experiences across Latin America.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the design and development of backend services using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
Architecting and maintaining microservices and distributed systems with a focus on scalability and resilience
Designing and optimizing RESTful APIs and managing data models across PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB
Building event-driven systems using Kafka or similar streaming platforms
Contributing to high-level system design and architectural decisions that align with Clara’s product and business needs
Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a culture of technical excellence
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 haves7+ years of experience in backend development using Java (Spring, Spring Boot)
Deep knowledge of software architecture, microservices, and scalable system design
Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases
Proficiency with event-driven architectures and platforms like Kafka
Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure, particularly on AWS
Experience with TDD, BDD, and working in Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban)
Ability to develop modular, reusable, and efficient codebases
Experience improving and scaling existing systems in production
Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
- Interest in using AI tools to support backend development, including automation or observability
Working proficiency in English and Spanish
Experience in financial platforms
Previous experience as a Tech Lead or in a leadership position within an engineering team
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
