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: Hybrid work model with 3-4 days in the office and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial inclusion while growing with a world-class team.
- Qualifications: Experience in backend development with Java and a degree in a relevant field.
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.
Location: London
Employment Type: Full time
Location Type: Hybrid
Department: Engineering
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Software Engineer (Java Backend) employer: KASZEK
ARQ is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic work environment in the heart of London, where innovation meets opportunity. With a focus on employee growth and a culture that encourages collaboration, you will have the chance to shape the future of fintech while enjoying competitive salaries, stock options, and a performance bonus. Join a world-class team dedicated to redefining financial interactions and experience the unique advantage of being part of a fast-growing company that values your contributions.
