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Lead Software Engineer(Java)

ARQ · London

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In brief

ARQ is hiring: Lead Software Engineer(Java) in London.

Required profile

  • 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…

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

Excerpt from the ad

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…

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