Senior Front End Engineer
TLDR
Develop Kuna's fintech frontend, wiring API-driven flows, collaborating with cross-team stakeholders, and delivering UX-focused features.
Develop and iterate on Kuna: auto equity and car loans for Brazil
Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code (React/Angular)
Collaborate in weekly/biweekly planning sessions to break down deliverables with the team
Backend-frontend integration: API consumption, data flows, services
Contribute to both layers: frontend with UX/UI and backend when needed (we are generalists)
Maintain constant communication with stakeholders in Argentina and Brazil (demos, presentations, technical consultations)
6+ years of professional experience in React or Angular
UX/UI sensibility: you understand the interface is not cosmetic, it’s functionality and experience
Backend awareness: even as a frontend engineer, you understand architecture, APIs, data flows, and how services integrate
Java + Spring Boot (or a clear willingness to learn quickly)
Frontend-backend integration: working with REST APIs, consuming services, state management
Git and team workflow practices
Active use of AI tools in your daily workflow (Claude Code, Copilot, or others)
Plus:
Experience in fintech, lending, payments, credit scoring, or collections.
Ownership: You take full responsibility for your work. You seek solutions without waiting for permission.
Speed and Resilience: Kavak moves fast. We need people who thrive at a quick pace and don’t freeze. You can deliver even if everything isn’t perfect when the market needs it now.
Autonomy: We work in a small team. You must self-direct, self-evaluate, identify what’s missing, and take action.
Intellectual Curiosity: You ask questions, research, and don’t accept obvious solutions. You care about understanding why things are done a certain way.
Clear Communication: You explain technical decisions to non-technical people. You receive feedback without defensiveness. You document what matters.
Ability to work in ambiguity.
Adaptability.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Medical and dental coverage for you and your legal dependents
Home Office Stipend
Mobility support or transportation voucher, with flexibility to fit your daily routine
Car purchase and maintenance discount
Discount on car purchases from Kavak’s inventory, plus four low-cost maintenance checks according to our current policy
Paid Parental Leave
Extended paternity or maternity leave
Paid Time Off
Birthday day off so you can celebrate with an extra day of rest
Remote-Friendly
Fully remote role
Wellness Stipend
WellHub (Gympass) access for physical activities and mental health support
Kavak is transforming the used car market in Latin America through an AI-first business model that enhances the customer experience across multiple countries. As Mexico's first unicorn, we're leveraging advanced technologies to innovate in commerce, marketing, and operational insights, positioning ourselves as a leader in this rapidly evolving sector.