Software Engineer (Java)

ARQ
London, United Kingdom
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to Java-savvy backend engineers working in fintech, with a preference for in-office collaboration and a background in complex product development.

Best fit for

  • Java-savvy backend engineers with experience in complex product development for hypergrowth startups
    — “Track record of building complex products that millions of people use in hypergrowth startups”
  • Candidates with a strong foundation in clean code and software design principles
    — “pragmatic approach to develop our business logic, focusing on clean code”
  • Individuals who thrive in collaborative, high-impact environments
    — “collaborate with a talented team to create solutions that drive financial inclusion”

Things to consider

  • Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific discipline
    — “Bachelor's Degree (or above) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or other Engineering / Science disciplines”
  • In-office presence is expected for 3-4 days per week
    — “Office Policy: 3-4 days a week in-office”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with REST APIs, microservices, and TDD in your resume and interview responses
    — “building REST APIs, engineering microservices”
  • Emphasize your ability to shape the future of a product through your contributions
    — “every person who joins shapes the future of our product”
  • Showcase your fluency in Java and your understanding of Spring Boot and Postgres
    — “Java 25 on the backend with Postgres database”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • developing scalable backend systems
  • implementing TDD
Typical background
computer sciencesoftware engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

JavaSpring BootPostgreSQL

Preferred

MicroservicesClean Code

Stack & domain

JavaSpring BootPostgreSQLCommunicationFintech

About the role

Original posting from ARQ via Ashby

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

Source: ARQ careers (Ashby)

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