Senior Java Backend Engineer; Ingeniero​/a Backend Senior en Java - Remote

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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.

We're looking for a Senior Java Backend Engineer to lead the design and development of backend services that power Clara’s financial platform. You’ll own key architectural decisions and collaborate across teams to ensure our systems are performant, secure, and built to scale. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and wants to shape the future of backend engineering at Clara.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and implementing robust backend services using Java
  , Spring
  , Spring Boot
  , and Spring Batch

• Architecting scalable, distributed systems and microservices that support our core financial products

• Modeling data and managing PostgreSQL and Redis for both transactional and caching needs

• Building and securing RESTful APIs for internal and external consumption

• Working with event-driven architectures and tools like Kafka or RabbitMQ

• Mentoring junior engineers, enforcing best practices and quality standards

• Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver technical solutions that align with business goals

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.

• 5+ years of experience in backend development using Java
  , including Spring Boot and Spring Batch

• Strong background in software architecture
  , system design
  , and microservices

• Proficiency with PostgreSQL
  , Redis
  , and scalable data modeling

• Experience with
  Kafka
  , RabbitMQ
  , or other message brokers

• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines
  , Git
  , Docker
  , and Kubernetes

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms
  , especially AWS

• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban)

• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring capabilities

• Working proficiency in English and Spanish

• Proactive, execution-focused, and adaptable to evolving technologies

• Experience in financial applications or card processing systems

• Previous experience as a Tech Lead or engineering leader

• Interest in applying AI tools to backend development or automation

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.

• We’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 Linked In 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…