Join ARQ as a Backend Engineer to design and develop scalable systems that drive financial inclusion.
Posted by employer 1 week ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 5 days ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Software Engineer will focus on designing and enhancing backend systems that support ARQ's innovative financial products. Proficiency in Java, along with experience in building REST APIs and microservices, is essential for success in this position. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a strong background in backend development, particularly those who thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments. ARQ's early-stage status allows new team members to significantly influence the company's trajectory and product offerings.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from ARQ's career page.
- ARQ has 38 other open roles including Software Engineer (Java Backend), Senior Software Engineer (Java), Lead Software Engineer (Java).
- 1596 active Java roles on Joblaze right now.
- 1357 active PostgreSQL roles on Joblaze right now.
- 69 active Spring Boot roles on Joblaze right now.
- Typical Java salary we track runs $125,000–$190,850 (median $160,823, across 731 roles). See Java salary trends
Quick facts
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Java, PostgreSQL, Spring Boot.
- What seniority level is this role?
- ARQ targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer (Java) role at ARQ.
From the original posting
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
Own the development process that will face on the customer's impact
Latest technology to work with
Strong team that will help you improve your skills