Software Engineer Java Backend
ARQ is a financial services platform that lets users in Latin America hold global currencies, make cross-border payments, invest in international markets, and spend worldwide with a card.
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About ARQ ( Prev DolarApp )
ARQ serves travelers, investors, and professionals across Latin America who need access to global currencies and financial markets. Users can hold digital dollars and euros, receive and send international payments via dedicated US and European account details, invest in US stocks and ETFs, and spend globally with a card at market conversion rates. The platform is available across Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Brazil.
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About the Role
You will develop greenfield backend systems and improve existing services. You will build REST APIs and microservices supporting card payments, treasury management, transaction booking, and crypto liquidity. You will use Java, Postgres, and Spring Boot while applying clean-code practices, TDD, DDD, and continuous integration and delivery.
Requirements
- Demonstrable backend development experience
- Fluency in Java
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or another Engineering or Science discipline
- English fluency, verbal and written
- Track record of building complex products used by millions of people in hypergrowth startups
Responsibilities
- Develop greenfield systems and improve existing backend systems
- Build REST APIs and microservices
- Evolve systems supporting card payments, treasury management, transaction booking, and crypto liquidity
- Develop backend services using Java, Postgres, and Spring Boot
- Apply clean code, TDD, DDD, and continuous integration and delivery practices
Benefits
- Sign-on stock options bonus
- Discretionary performance bonus in stock options
- Paid annual leave