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Lead Software Engineer (Java)

ARQ

New York, NYHybridFull-time$135–225K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$135–225K/yr
Location
New York, NYHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

ARQ is hiring a Lead Software Engineer (Java). ARQ, a fast‑growing fintech, seeks a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure backend systems that power innovative financial products, collaborating with a talented team to drive financial inclusion and transform money management.

Key focus areas include Focus on greenfield development and improvement of existing systems, Build REST APIs and engineer microservices for card payments, treasury management, transactions booking, and crypto liquidity, and Utilize Java and PostgreSQL as the primary technology stack.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Or Other Engineering / Science Disciplines and Track Record Of Building Complex Products In Hypergrowth Startups. Important skills include Backend Development, Java, Quick Learner, Results Driven, Communication Skills, and English Fluency. Preferred (not required): REST APIs, Microservices, Card Payments, and Treasury Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Backend DevelopmentJavaQuick LearnerResults DrivenCommunication SkillsEnglish FluencyREST APIsMicroservicesCard PaymentsTreasury ManagementTransactions BookingCrypto LiquidityPostgreSQLSpring BootClean CodeTDDDDDContinuous Integration & Delivery

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Other Engineering / Science DisciplinesTrack Record of Building Complex Products in Hypergrowth Startups

Full 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

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