Senior Java Backend Engineer

Clara

Senior Java Backend Engineer leading backend services development for Clara’s financial platform. Collaborating across teams to support scalable solutions in a high-impact environment.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • 💃 Anywhere in Latin AmericaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsDockerJavaKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesPostgresRabbitMQRedisSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaSpringSpring BootSpring BatchPostgreSQLRedisRESTful APIsKafkaRabbitMQCI/CD

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentoringproactiveexecution-focusedadaptable