Clara is hiring a Tech Lead Backend Engineer to lead the evolution of our backend systems and help scale the platform across Latin America. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership to shape the engineering culture and systems behind our financial products.
What You'll Do
- Guide architecture and design decisions for scalable, secure, and reliable backend services
- Write high-quality, maintainable code and set best practices for the engineering team
- Mentor and support the professional growth of mid- and senior-level engineers
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Data to define and deliver end-to-end solutions
- Lead technical planning, code reviews, and project prioritization with a focus on long-term impact
- Champion engineering excellence and foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
- Identify and reduce tech debt to improve system performance and team productivity
- Drive adoption of tools and practices that support speed and quality (e.g., CI/CD, observability)
- Stay close to the product to deeply understand customer needs and ensure backend systems meet business goals
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of backend software development experience
- 1–2 years in a tech lead or staff-level role
- Strong software architecture and system design expertise
- Proven ability to lead through influence, not hierarchy
- Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages (preferably Java) with deep understanding of modern frameworks and development patterns
- Experience mentoring engineers and elevating team performance
- Solid understanding of distributed systems and data modeling
- Working proficiency in English and Portuguese
- Experience or interest in AI tools to automate workflows
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Nice to Have
- Experience with AWS, Metabase, or Databricks
- Exposure to SQL or Python for backend or data use cases
- Experience in fintech, payments, or credit infrastructure
- Basic proficiency in Spanish or a desire to learn it
- A good sense of humor
Technical Stack
- Java, AWS, Metabase, Databricks, SQL, Python
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) from day one
- Annual learning budget and internal accelerated development paths
- Flexible vacation and hybrid work model focused on results
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in Brasil.
Clara is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive culture where every voice counts.
