Cloud Support Engineer, MerQube
Technology for index-linked investing
Job no longer available
Technology for index-linked investing
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
21-100 employees
Company mission
To enable clients to bring their ideas to the market fast.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python programming, cloud technologies, and financial systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in technical support, preferably in the financial technology sector
- Strong proficiency in Python programming and scripting
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Familiarity with financial data and indices, including equities, futures, and options
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Desirable
- Experience with financial data APIs and data processing libraries such as Pandas and NumPy
- Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Understanding of database systems, both SQL and NoSQL
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly skilled Python-Oriented Financial Cloud Tech Support Engineer to join our dynamic team
- This role involves providing technical support, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring the smooth operation of our cloud-based financial solutions
- Provide technical support to clients and internal teams for cloud-based financial applications
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Python scripts, cloud infrastructure, and financial data processing
- Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability of financial applications
- Collaborate with development teams to identify and fix bugs, implement enhancements, and optimize performance
- Develop and maintain documentation for support processes, troubleshooting guides, and user manuals
- Assist in the deployment and configuration of cloud-based financial solutions
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve support services
- Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support coverage
Our take
San Francisco-based Merqube is stepping up to meet the escalating demands of the world's investors, who now seek increasingly intricate, tailor-made, and innovative index-building solutions that can be swiftly and economically introduced to the market.
Founded in 2019, the company specializes in calculating a wide array of strategies, spanning from well-defined outcomes to volatility and risk control and provides both end-of-day and real-time calculations. Allowing its clients to quickly bring their ideas to the market, gaining them a competitive edge.
Having concluded a highly successful funding round in 2023, MerQube is now well-equipped to take its operations to new heights. The capital is being utilized to enhance the company's engineering capabilities and bolster its platform infrastructure. Furthermore, the funding has been pivotal in attracting top talent to fuel its growth and expansion into key markets, solidifying MerQube's position as a leading player in the ever-evolving financial landscape.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jul 2023
$22m
SERIES B
Aug 2022
$8m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $36m
Company benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Remote working opportunities
- Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow
- PTO, holiday, and sick time
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Vinit Srivastava
(CEO & Co-Founder)Graduated from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business with an MBA in General Management. Previously worked as S&P Dow Jones Indices initially as an Associate Director before moving onto become Director, then Senior Director and finally, Managing Director.
Keith Loggie
(Head of Research & Co-Founder)Graduated from NYU Stern School of Business with an MBA in Finance and Economics. Previously worked at S&P Dow Jones Indices for over 20 years in multiple roles, including the Head of Index Committee Management.
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