ARQ
Posted 1w ago

Senior Software Engineer (Java)

ARQ
London, England, United Kingdom
HybridFull Time
Responsibilities
  • designing systems
  • developing APIs
  • engineering microservices
Requirements
  • Backend development experience with Java
  • A bachelor's degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline
  • English fluency, and experience building complex products at hypergrowth startups
Technical tools mentioned
JavaPostgreSQLSpring BootRESTTDDDDD

Job description

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

About ARQ

Global financial platform for cross-border currency and wealth management.

Year founded
2021
Organization type
Private
Latest investment
Raised $70.00M Series B (2026)
Headquarters
GB

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