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Lead Software Engineer (Java) at ARQ

Department: Engineering

Setup
Hybrid
Location
New York, New York
Type
Full-time
Level
not_specified
Posted

Description

ARQ is hiring a Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure backend systems for its fintech products. The role focuses on greenfield development and improving existing systems, including REST APIs, microservices, card payments, treasury management, transaction booking, and crypto liquidity. The technology stack is primarily Java 25, Postgres, and Spring Boot, with an emphasis on clean code, TDD, DDD, and continuous integration and delivery. Candidates need backend development experience, fluency in Java, a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline, and experience building complex products for hypergrowth startups. The position requires an office policy of three to four days per week in the office and offers competitive salary, benefits, stock options, and a discretionary performance bonus.

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