About KLAR
Let’s start with the basics! Klar is a Mexican fintech startup whose mission is to democratize and revolutionize the way in which financial services have been delivered so far in Mexico, especially since half of the population doesn’t have a bank account. We offer a rich set of products across our debit and credit offers and the future is bright for Klar! We have an exciting and ambitious roadmap to bring more features to our products so that we can better serve our users. We have served more than 2 million users since our launch in 2019!
We are also proud to have been certified in 2023 as a “Great Place to Work” in Mexico - we’ve worked hard to make that happen and will continue to make bigger strides in the future! Sound like a place you’d like to be?
Our people
If you join us at Klar, you’ll be welcomed into a team which is rich in many talents and we are very proud! With our head office in Mexico City, and remote tech hubs in Berlin and Argentina, we are always learning something new about another culture or language. With so many people from different backgrounds and walks of life (parents, LGBTQ+, neurodivergence), you’ll definitely find your people here!
Our values
Ownership - We own our successes & our failures as a team.
Excellence - We do everything to the best of our ability & always seek to achieve a new level of excellence in our work.
Inclusion - We believe we are stronger together and actively work to promote a safe, diverse, inclusive, and respectful culture.
Customer Obsession - We understand the value Klar can bring to its customers & it’s always at the forefront of our decisions.
Klarity - We communicate clearly & with authenticity. It’s in our name & it’s what we do.
The position and your daily adventures
This is a full-time remote position and can be performed in timezones similar to our hubs in Mexico City. You will join our Payments team which is one of our core teams at Klar to build flexible and reliable software systems that scale and bring the costs of digital banking down.
What you can expect:
Write correct, efficient, clean, robust, and maintainable code (Mostly in Java 11+)
Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to prevent current errors or future regressions
Participate in code review to learn from others and to teach them as well
Prototype new technologies and libraries that could save time and effort
Write clear and concise documentation for users of your systems
Identify common problems between multiple systems and develop common solutions via libraries
Create designs for new systems and features of moderate complexity
Make time estimates to implement designs that can aid in future planning
Mentor junior engineers
You and your assets
What we are looking for:
You are a senior engineer with experience in architecture, design, implementation and deployment of business critical systems.
You are passionate about simplifying complex problems with innovative solutions which increases efficiency and saves cost.
At least 5 years of experience with several of the following development technologies: Java, SpringBoot, PostgreSQL or other relational databases, Apache Kafka, Protocol Buffers
At least 2 years of experience with microservice architectures, synchronous REST communication over HTTP, and asynchronous communication over Apache Kafka
Deep understanding of database transactions and locking mechanisms.
Knowledge of algorithms and data structure for distributing loads like sharding, leadership election, and more.
Preferred Qualifications:
2 years of experience with logging and metrics technologies: DropWizard, Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana
1 year of experience with the following infrastructure technologies: AWS, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Istio, Terraform, Terragrunt, Helm
Spanish language skills.
Experience with the Fintech domain or high paced startup.
Our offer to you
Competitive salary based on performance and experience
Chance of earning Klar stock options
26 days of paid vacation per year
Computer devices
Gympass subscription to offer mental and physical health
Access to Desana, a network of flexible workspaces around the world
International work environment with amazing and highly skilled people
A world class team that helps you evolve your skills in areas you're interested in
Klar is a safe place for everyone!
We trust our highly skilled and diverse team and we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for new talents to flourish. We value diversity and welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation and identity.