Senior Backend Engineer: Java Microservices, Stock Options

Arq; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Stock options

Discretionary performance bonus

The latest tools and technology

World-class team

Opportunity to help build fintech app

Office Policy: 3-4 days a week in‑the‑

Job summary

ARQ is seeking a Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems powering our fintech products. You will work with a skilled team to deliver secure, high-performance services and REST APIs, focusing on maintainability and rapid delivery.

The role emphasizes Java on the backend, Spring Boot, and a Postgres stack. You will contribute to greenfield work and the evolution of critical business systems in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Proven experience in backend development with Java.
• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Greenfield development and improvement of existing systems.
• Build REST APIs and engineering microservices; evolve critical systems like payments, treasury, and transactions.

Skills

Java

Backend development

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Math/Physics or related

Tools

Spring Boot

PostgreSQL

Job description

ARQ is seeking a Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems powering our fintech products. You will work with a skilled team to deliver secure, high-performance services and REST APIs, focusing on maintainability and rapid delivery.

The role emphasizes Java on the backend, Spring Boot, and a Postgres stack. You will contribute to greenfield work and the evolution of critical business systems in a fast-growing environment.