Software Engineer (Java Backend) at ARQ

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Updated 2026-11-05, from our data and official sources.

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About the role

Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
- Work on greenfield projects and improve existing systems powering card payments, treasury and transaction booking.
- Apply clean code principles, TDD and CI/CD to deliver reliable, maintainable software.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate requirements into working features.
- Participate in code reviews and share knowledge to raise team quality and delivery speed.

Requirements:
- Demonstrable backend development experience in Java and familiarity with Spring Boot.
- Experience with relational databases (Postgres) and designing RESTful microservices.
- Practical experience with TDD, CI/CD and agile development practices.
- Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong communication skills in English and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team.
- Experience in fintech or building systems that operate at scale is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and REST APIs to power fintech products. Focus on greenfield development and improving systems for card payments, treasury management, and crypto liquidity.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and demonstrable fluency in Java backend development. Candidates should have a track record of building complex products for hypergrowth startups and possess strong English communication skills.

Key skills

• Java — in 360 other listings on The Stack
• Spring Boot — in 147 other listings on The Stack
• Postgres — in 69 other listings on The Stack
• REST APIs — in 63 other listings on The Stack
• Microservices — in 236 other listings on The Stack
• TDD — in 44 other listings on The Stack
• DDD — in 18 other listings on The Stack
• Continuous Integration — in 31 other listings on The Stack
• Continuous Delivery
• Backend Development
• Clean Code

On The Stack (as of 2026-11-05)

• ARQ has 3 other listings on The Stack, 3 of them marked as offering visa sponsorship.
• 214 visa-sponsored jobs in the United Kingdom on The Stack, posted in the last 60 days.
• 195 visa-sponsored software engineer jobs in Europe on The Stack, posted in the last 60 days.

Frequently asked questions about ARQ

Is this Software Engineer (Java Backend) role still open?

It was posted on 2026-06-12. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check ARQ's site before applying.

Does ARQ offer visa sponsorship?

This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on ARQ's site.

Where is this role located?

The listing gives the location as London, United Kingdom. It is marked on-site.

What skills does this role ask for?

The listing names: Java, Spring Boot, Postgres, REST APIs, Microservices, TDD, DDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Backend Development, Clean Code.