Senior Backend Engineer (Go/Python) / Argentina

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.

Tasks

This is a full-time remote position open to candidates based in Argentina. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data-intensive applications that process billions of events. This role requires a profound understanding of Go and Python programming, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

What you can expect:

• Design and develop high-performance, scalable, and reliable applications using the Go programming language.
• Work with large datasets and build systems capable of processing billions of events.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in production environments.
• Optimize applications for performance and scalability.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in overall software development.
• 2+ years of experience with the Go programming language.
• 2+ years of experience with the Python programming language.
• Proven experience building data-intensive applications.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and design patterns.
• Experience with Postgres and Kafka and AWS.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ownership of every line of your code.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in startups and/or you created your own.
• Experience with AI integrations.
• Experience building recommendation systems.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes).
• Experience with event-driven architecture.
• Experience with streaming protocols like websockets and gRPC

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on performance and experience
• Chance of earning Klar stock options
• 26 days of paid vacation per year
• Computer devices
• Wellhub subscription to offer mental and physical health
• Sponsored coaching and therapy sessions via Modern 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.