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Software Engineer (Java Backend)

London
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Software Engineer (Java Backend)

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.

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What You’ll Be Doing

  • Work on greenfield development and improvement of existing systems
  • Build REST APIs, engineer microservices, and evolve systems critical to our business (e.g. card payments, treasury management, transactions booking, crypto liquidity)
  • Our technology stack is predominantly:
    • Backend: Java 25
    • Database: Postgres
    • Framework: Spring Boot for rapid, quality delivery
  • We follow a pragmatic approach to business logic, focusing on:
    • Clean code
    • Maintainability
    • Fast turnaround with TDD, DDD, and CI/CD

What You’ll Need

  • Demonstrable experience in Backend development, with fluency in Java
  • Bachelor’s Degree (or above) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related Engineering/Science discipline
  • Quick learner with an ambitious, results-driven personality
  • Excellent communication skills, including English fluency (both verbal and written)
  • A track record of building complex products used by millions in hyper-growth startups

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Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits

  • Stock options, so you own part of what you build

  • Discretionary performance bonus

  • Latest technology and tools

  • A world-class team to 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

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Skills

Java
Spring Boot
Postgres
REST APIs
Microservices
TDD
DDD
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Backend Development

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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