At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop scalable backend systems for innovative fintech products.
- Company: Join ARQ, a fast-growing fintech redefining global money interactions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, stock options, performance bonuses, and cutting-edge tools.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for rapid career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial inclusion with a world-class team.
- Qualifications: Experience in backend development with Java and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
About ARQ
ARQ is one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the world. Our mission is to redefine how people interact with money across borders, building the infrastructure to move value seamlessly. We’re still early in our journey, which means every person who joins shapes the future of our product, culture, and growth. If you’re excited by big challenges, global impact, and the chance to grow fast with a world-class team, ARQ is the place to do it.
What we're looking for
As a Backend Engineer, you’ll design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing backend systems that power our innovative products. You’ll collaborate with a talented team to create solutions that drive financial inclusion and transform the way people manage their money.
What you'll be doing
- The work will focus on greenfield development and improvement of existing systems.
- Projects will include building REST APIs, engineering microservices and evolving a number of systems that our business depends on (e.g. card payments, treasury management, transactions booking, crypto liquidity).
- Our technology stack is based predominantly on Java 25 on the backend with Postgres database.
- We rely on Spring Boot for quick and quality delivery.
- We have a pragmatic approach to develop our business logic, focusing on clean code, with emphasis on maintainability and fast turnaround with TDD, DDD and continuous integration & delivery.
What you'll need
- Demonstrable experience in Backend development, with fluency in Java.
- Bachelor's Degree (or above) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or other Engineering / Science disciplines.
- Quick learner with an ambitious and results driven personality, with excellent communication skills (English fluency, verbal and written).
- Track record of building complex products that millions of people use in hypergrowth startups.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Stock options, so you own part of what you build.
- Discretionary performance bonus.
- The latest tools and technology.
- A world-class team that will challenge and grow your skills.
- The opportunity to help build the best fintech app in Latin America.
- Office Policy: 3-4 days a week in-office.
Senior Software Engineer (Java) employer: arqfinance.com
ARQ is an exceptional employer for Senior Software Engineers, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets impact. With competitive salaries, stock options, and a focus on employee growth through collaboration with a world-class team, ARQ empowers its employees to shape the future of fintech in Latin America. The company's commitment to cutting-edge technology and a culture that values clean code and agile development ensures that every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully to transformative projects.
