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Clara is hiring a Tech Lead Backend Engineer (Tech Lead Engenheiro/a Backend) - Remote

About the Role

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.

Required Skills
JavaAWSSQLPythonDatabricksMetabaseSystem DesignArchitectureMicroservicesData EngineeringTeam LeadershipCode ReviewCI/CDCloud Infrastructure
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Clara

Clara is the fastest-growing company in Latin America and the leading B2B fintech for spend management in the region. They provide locally issued corporate cards, bill pay, financing, and a powerful B2B platform built for scale to help businesses operate with agility and financial clarity.

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Category backend
Posted 3 months ago