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Clara

Clara

Software Engineering
Brazil
Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024

Clara is the leading spend management platform for companies in Latin America. Our end-to-end solution includes our locally-issued corporate cards, a Bill Pay product, financing solutions, and our highly-rated software platform; already being used by thousands of the most successful companies across the region.

Clara is backed by top global and regional investors such as GGV Capital, Coatue, DST Global Partners, General Catalyst, monashees, Acrew Capital, Kaszek, Citius, Canary, Citi Ventures, Picus Capital, Avid Ventures, ICONIQ Growth, Endeavor Catalyst, Goldman Sachs, Accial Capital, and prominent angel investors.

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Engineer with a strong background in architecture to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for programming development and delivery of our projects, collaborating with development teams and stakeholders to ensure that our software solutions are architected, designed, and implemented to meet business and technical requirements.
Our requirements for this position are:
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in Java development and tech leadership, with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and best practices.
  • Proficiency in Java - Spring/SpringBoot.
  • Strong experience in software architecture and design, including knowledge of architectural styles, patterns, and principles.
  • Familiarity with modern software development practices, including continuous integration and delivery, test-driven development (TDD), and DevOps.
  • Experience in the design, implementation, and consumption of RESTful web services.
  • Broad experience with relational databases, data modeling, and object-oriented software design.
  • Proven experience with AWS.
  • Experience with microservices design, implementation, and consumption.
  • Experience using Kafka or other message streaming platforms.
  • Development using techniques such as TDD, BDD, and FDD.
  • Experience with event-driven architectures.
  • Proficiency with Git, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Soft Skills:
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach junior developers.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate technical trade-offs and make informed decisions.
  • Skills for upholding best practices in engineering, security, and design.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Participation in agile development teams (SCRUM, Kanban).
  • Proficiency in English.
Additional Skills & Plus:
  • Experience with PostgreSQL databases.
  • Experience with Docker container creation and configuration.
  • Good knowledge of developing financial applications/platforms, such as PIX in Brazil.

#LI-REMOTE
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

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