Owns and operates AWS cloud infrastructure and data platforms supporting index computation and analytics. Responsibilities include managing Airflow, Kafka, ETL pipelines, databases, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and EKS; improving monitoring, reliability, security, IAM, secrets management, and compliance; leading incident response; and mentoring engineers.
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.
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