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ARQ is a fast-growing fintech company building infrastructure to move value seamlessly across borders. The mission is to redefine how people interact with money globally, with a focus on financial inclusion.
As a Backend Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing backend systems powering ARQ's innovative products. You'll collaborate with a talented team to create solutions that transform how people manage their money.
Key responsibilities include:
- Greenfield development and improvement of existing backend systems
- Building REST APIs and engineering microservices
- Evolving systems the business depends on, including card payments, treasury management, transactions booking, and crypto liquidity
- Writing clean, maintainable code with emphasis on test-driven development (TDD) and domain-driven design (DDD)
- Contributing to continuous integration and delivery practices
The technology stack is predominantly Java 25 on the backend with Postgres database and Spring Boot for rapid, quality delivery. The team takes a pragmatic approach focused on clean code and fast turnaround.
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
