Python Backend Engineer

About EQL Global:
EQL Global builds data-driven platforms and solutions for the finance sector.

Join us to help build robust, scalable data pipelines that power high-quality financial intelligence.
Role:
We’re seeking a Python Backend Engineer (Document Automation) to join our Documents Team.

You’ll help build and maintain data ingestion and document classification systems that process financial documents from diverse web sources, supporting real-time data solutions for our products.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain scalable data collection pipelines to power EQL Global’s products
Implement and enhance automated web data extraction solutions for real-time financial data
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business goals
Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines for smooth and timely data delivery
Work closely with non-technical stakeholders to ensure technical solutions are understandable and aligned with business needs
Required Technical Skills:
2+ years of professional experience as a backend engineer, focused on Python
Proven ability to write clean, maintainable code
Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience merging data from different sources
Experience in automated web data extraction (Selenium, BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, etc.)
Preferred Technical Skills:
Hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, EC2, ECS, S3)
Familiarity with ETL processes, large-scale data pipeline management, workflow tools (e.g., Apache Airflow), streaming or batch ingestion
Experience with Docker for backend services and web data extraction scripts
Experience working with proxy services
Desired Qualities:
Understanding of equity market mechanics
Self-driven, proactive, and able to take full ownership of projects
Strong problem-solving skills; able to work independently
Clear and effective communicator, thriving in a collaborative environment
Passionate about EQL Global’s mission and dedicated to delivering high-quality, valuable data
What We Offer:
Competitive salary
Company stock option plan
Top-notch equipment of your choice
Wellness allowance
Flexible work setup: work remotely or from our India-based offices (if available)