Backend Engineer

MerQube is a cutting-edge fintech firm, specializing in the development of advanced technology for indexing and rules-based investing. We offer innovative solutions for designing and calculating complex, rules-based strategies. Founded in 2019 by a team of index industry veterans and technology experts, MerQube provides a tech-focused alternative in the indexing space, with offices in New York, San Francisco, London, and Bangalore.

MerQube designs and calculates a wide variety of indices, including thematic, ESG, QIS, and delta one strategies, spanning multiple asset classes such as equities, futures, and options. Leveraging cloud-based architecture and advanced index-tracking technology, our platform enables clients to bring new ideas to market swiftly and efficiently.

Summary

Are you keen to work in a stimulating and collaborative environment with countless opportunities for growth and plenty of freedom to make a real impact? This could be the place for you!

We are looking for our next Backend Engineer based in Bangalore India, working in a hybrid remote environment and aligned with London work hours. Supported by and reporting to senior technical staff, you will be joining a friendly and growing team to disrupt the indexing space and participate in the next phase of our growth.

What will you do?

As part of the Platform Engineering team, you will:

• Design, build, and operate large-scale services leveraging public cloud platforms to build an industry-leading platform for financial indices.
• Develop solutions to support customer onboarding, ingest and process large amounts of data, and compute a variety of financial indices.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build and enhance MerQube's index computation and management systems, internal and external research tools, and data dissemination systems.
• Take ownership of complex backend development tasks and contribute to system design and implementation in a fast-paced, agile environment.

What the position requires:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 3–4 years of experience building production services using Python, Go, Java, or C++.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proven ability to design, build, and operate backend services as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with public cloud environments such as AWS or GCP, or a strong aptitude to ramp up on these technologies.
• Experience with tools and libraries such as pandas, numpy, scipy, and Flask.
• Knowledge of database design, SQL, and data processing pipelines (e.g., Apache Airflow or similar).
• Exposure to containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.

Why MerQube?

We believe in creating and fostering an environment of collaboration and growth for all team members and take steps every day to promote inclusivity, wellness, and fun. With these commitments in mind, we are proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation packages. $37K - $45K per year.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work remotely part of the week aligned with London hours.
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow professionally.
• A community-first environment where your colleagues will become your friends!
• A focus on health, wellness, and work-life balance.
• PTO, Bangalore region public holiday, and sick leave policies tailored to hybrid remote workers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MerQube is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you’re the best person for the job, we want you on board!

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