Sr Frontend Engineer I Future Opportunities at Clara
Clara
Clara is the leading spend management platform for companies in Latin America. Our end-to-end solution includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill pay, and our highly-rated software platform; already being used by thousands of the most successful companies across the region.
Clara is backed by top investors and strategics including Accial Capital, Canary, Citi Ventures, Coatue, DST Global, General Catalyst, Goldman Sachs, ICONIQ Growth, Kaszek, Monashees, and Notable Capital, as well as prominent angel investors.
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Frontend Engineer with strong expertise in architecting and developing scalable web applications. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing frontend solutions that deliver exceptional user experiences. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, backend engineers, and product managers, to ensure our software solutions meet both business and technical requirements.
Requirements for this position:
Technical Skills
- 5+ years of experience as a Frontend Developer or in a similar role.
- Strong experience with React and its ecosystem in commercial projects.
- Strong understanding of modern, structured, and well-typed JavaScript & TypeScript code.
- API Integration: Proven experience in implementing and consuming RESTful web services.
- Familiarity with Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or other testing tools.
- Understanding of Rspack and GitHub Actions.
- Experience ensuring visual consistency and structure across web applications.
- Strong understanding of Git, and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Soft Skills
- Ability to create efficient, reusable software modules.
- Experience in enhancing and maintaining existing applications.
- Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and evolving business needs.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, understandable language for non-technical stakeholders.
- A self-driven, impact-focused mindset with strong execution capabilities.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and fostering team growth.
Nice-to-have Skills
- Experience with Node.js to improve frontend-backend integration.
- Knowledge of security best practices and payment systems.
- Familiarity with AWS services (Amplify, S3, CloudFront).
- Experience with Material UI or similar design systems.
- Understanding of OAuth, OpenAPI, and Swagger.