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ARQ is a fast-growing fintech building infrastructure to move value seamlessly across borders. The company is on a mission to redefine how people interact with money globally and is still early in its journey, meaning every team member shapes the product, culture, and growth.
As a Backend Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing backend systems powering ARQ's innovative financial products. You'll collaborate with a talented team to create solutions that drive financial inclusion and transform how people manage their money.
Your work will focus on greenfield development and improvement of existing systems. Projects include building REST APIs, engineering microservices, and evolving critical business systems such as card payments, treasury management, transactions booking, and crypto liquidity. The technology stack is predominantly Java 25 on the backend with Postgres databases, leveraging Spring Boot for rapid and quality delivery. The team emphasizes clean code, maintainability, and fast turnaround using TDD, DDD, and continuous integration & delivery practices.
You'll own the development process and see direct customer impact from your work, collaborating with a strong team committed to helping you improve your skills.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 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 ambitious, results-driven personality
- Excellent communication skills (English fluency, verbal and written)
- Track record of building complex products used by millions in hypergrowth startups
