About MerQube
MerQube is a fintech firm focused on building advanced technology for indexing and rules-based investing. Founded in 2019 by index industry veterans and technologists, MerQube designs and calculates thematic, ESG, QIS, and delta-one indices across multiple asset classes. Our cloud-native platform enables clients to bring new index ideas to market quickly and efficiently.
Role Summary
We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer based in Bangalore, India to join our Platform Engineering team. You will own and operate cloud infrastructure and data platforms that power MerQube’s index computation and analytics systems, working closely with engineering and data teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and operate scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS using Infrastructure as Code
- Deploy and manage Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration and ETL pipelines
- Operate and scale Kafka-based streaming systems
- Support and maintain ETL pipelines and data-processing infrastructure
- Design and operate database systems (relational and NoSQL), including backups and recovery
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure and reliable deployments
- Operate containerized workloads using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and EKS
- Ensure availability, performance, monitoring, and operational reliability of production systems
- Improve security, IAM, secrets management, and compliance practices
- Lead incident response and mentor engineers on DevOps best practices
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering roles
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-native architectures
- Experience with Airflow, Kafka, ETL pipelines, and data platforms
- Experience setting up and operating databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis)
- Strong experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and EKS
- Experience with CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
- Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking, and security fundamentals
Why Join MerQube?
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Collaborative, community-first culture
- Strong focus on health, wellness, and work-life balance
- Opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-scaling fintech platform
MerQube is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering roles
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-native architectures
- Experience with Apache Airflow, Kafka, ETL pipelines, and data platforms
- Experience setting up and operating databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis
- Strong experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Amazon EKS
- Experience with CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking, and security fundamentals
What We Do
MerQube is an innovative fintech firm, leading the development of cutting edge technology for indexing and rules-based investing. MerQube offers design and calculation solutions for complex rules-based strategies. Launched in 2019 in New York and San Francisco by a team of index industry veterans and technology experts, MerQube was created to provide technology focused alternative. MerQube designs and calculates a wide variety of indices, ranging from thematic to ESG, factor and retirement, while covering multi-asset, equities, futures as well as options. Leveraging cloud-based architecture and today's most advanced index-tracking technology, MerQube's platform enables its clients to bring ideas to market quickly and efficiently
