Tech Lead Backend Engineer - Remote

Overview

Clara is the fastest-growing company in Latin America, offering a leading solution for payment management. The company is looking for a Tech Lead Backend Engineer to enhance its backend systems and scale its platform.

In Short

• Lead the evolution of Clara’s backend systems.
• Guide architecture and design decisions for scalable services.
• Write maintainable code and set best practices.
• Mentor mid- and senior-level engineers.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Data teams.
• Drive technical planning and code reviews.
• Champion engineering excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Identify and reduce tech debt.
• Drive adoption of tools supporting speed and quality.
• Ensure backend systems meet business goals.

Requirements

• 7+ years of backend software development experience.
• Strong software architecture and system design expertise.
• Ability to lead through influence.
• Proficiency in backend languages, preferably Java.
• Experience mentoring engineers.
• Understanding of distributed systems and data modeling.
• Proficiency in English and Portuguese.
• Interest in AI tools for automation.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options.
• Multicultural team with exposure to multiple languages.
• Annual learning budget and development paths.
• High-ownership environment.
• Smart, ambitious teammates.
• Flexible vacation and hybrid work model.