Senior Software Engineer

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

Purpose, mastery, and autonomy! We provide all three at ISS where we are building state of the art proxy distribution and voting platforms, to help shareholder make key corporate decisions around the world. We're looking for a full stack Senior Software Engineer to lead development of our platforms using Java, SQL-Server/Oracle, ReactJS, Spring, web services and UI frameworks. If this sounds like you, please come join our elite team of engineers.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Participate in architecture, design & development of various software components of our large technical platform providing efficient, secure, and reliable services to large financial institutions.
• Play an active role in an agile team responsible for all phases of software development process from technical design and delivery estimates to implementation, testing, defect management and support.
• Design, develop, and release highly scalable distributed applications, processes and services that manipulate large datasets in seconds.
• Design, & develop rich user interfaces to support complex business workflows.

Here's what you need:

• Bachelor/master’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
• 5 – 10 years of current software development experience with large, complex systems.
• 5-10 years of progressive industry experience with Java.
• 3+ years of real industry experience in developing REST APIs using CXF or Spring.
• 3+ years of experience building rich user interfaces using ReactJS, AngularJS, or JSF.
• 2+ years of experience working with Linux.
• 2+ years of experience with MS SQL Server or Oracle.
• Proficient in using popular design patterns and Java frameworks.
• Proficient in object-oriented programming.
• Great analytical, reasoning, debugging, and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of HTML 5,  CSS 3, and SAML2.

And for bonus points:

• Experience with macro services architecture and API managers
• Experience with Eclipse, Visual Studio Code IDEs
• Experience with SVN/ GitHub and MAVEN/ Gradle.
• Experience with Jenkins/ Hudson build tools.
• Experience with Tomcat.
• Experience with JSF/ JSPs.
• Familiarity with OAuth, OWASP standards
• Familiarity with Automated testing and source code analysis tools
• Familiarity with Splunk/ Gray log tools

This role is based in Rockville, MD.

• The Rockville office located is one mile from the Shady Grove Red Line metro station, with free shuttle service between the metro and office.

​Base salary: The Rockville, MD expected base pay range is $115,000- $145,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and level of education.

The role is bonus or sales incentive eligible.

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What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being. 

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Let’s unite, collaborate, and inspire one another. 

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit. 

Founded in 1985 as Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Inc., ISS Governance is a leading global provider of independent and objective shareholder meeting research and recommendations, providing multiple voting policy choices as well as end-to-end workflow solutions for institutional investors. More than 1,600 clients worldwide utilize ISS Governance’s actionable expertise to help them make informed investment stewardship decisions, and to help them manage their voting responsibilities. Covering over 50,000 meetings annually, ISS Governance leverages its extensive global footprint, deep experience, high quality data and analysis, unified client support, and technology infrastructure to continuously evolve and extend its innovative suite of solutions to meet clients’ evolving portfolio, fiduciary, and stewardship requirements. 

Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com       

View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/      

We are proud to offer the following featured benefits 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with a company match up to 9%, including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs
• Generous paid time off
• Volunteer Day
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid working options

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”).  All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.  For more information, please view https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters.

ISS is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal, state, and local laws.  ISS is also committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified person with disabilities.  ISS prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of disability as it pertains to the job application and hiring process and other terms and conditions of employment.  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact ISS_Careers_Accommodations@issgovernance.com.  This email is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers where disability prevents them from being able to apply online.  Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.  Messages sent for other purposes, such as following up on an application or other technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.