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ISS STOXX is actively hiring for a Database Developer in Oracle and PLSQL for Mumbai (Goregaon East) location.
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Database Engineer with a strong foundation in Oracle (primarily 19c+) and SQL Server (2022+) technologies. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in traditional relational database development while being eager to grow into AI‑augmented engineering practices as our platforms evolve.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with application teams to deliver scalable, cloud‑ready database solutions for high-volume transactional workloads.
Design and optimize relational database schemas and data models for enterprise-scale systems.
Use AI‑powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, SQL Assistants) to enhance SQL development, refactoring, and tuning, with future opportunities to adopt Oracle Select AI as we transition to newer Oracle releases.
Drive advanced performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization using both traditional and AI‑augmented insights.
Modernize database platforms to improve reliability, maintainability, and AI readiness.
Participate in the full SDLC, including requirements, design, development, testing, tuning, and operations support.
Work with version control tools (e.g., SVN, GitHub).
Qualifications:
Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
Minimum 3+ years of relevant work experience in database development.
Hands-on expertise in PL/SQL, T‑SQL, and performance troubleshooting.
Strong understanding of database internals, query plans, indexing strategies, partitioning, and schema design.
Experience supporting large datasets, high‑performance transactional systems, and complex batch processing workflows.
Experience using AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, SQL Assistants) to improve development speed and code quality.
Exposure to vector databases, RAG architectures, or LLM‑augmented workflows (conceptual understanding is acceptable).
Experience with prompt engineering for AI‑generated SQL or schema design.
Python or data‑science exposure.
Certifications in Oracle, SQL Server, cloud platforms, or AI/ML technologies.
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What You Can Expect from Us
At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.
Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.
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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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science or Engineering
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant work experience in database development
- Hands-on expertise in PL/SQL, T-SQL, and performance troubleshooting
- Strong understanding of database internals, query plans, indexing, and schema design
- Experience supporting large datasets and high-performance systems
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools
- Exposure to vector databases or LLM-augmented workflows
- Experience with prompt engineering for AI-generated SQL
- Python or data-science exposure
- Certifications in Oracle, SQL Server or AI/ML technologies
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans include a notably strong 401(k) match with a Safe Harbor contribution that stands out within the package. The retirement offering is regarded as a highlight relative to other elements of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave are substantial components of the package. Time-away benefits are often described as a standout compared with other facets of compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are comprehensive within the standard package. Health coverage is generally viewed as solid, albeit characterized as middle of the road in some descriptions.
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What We Do
Founded in 1985, Institutional Shareholder Services group of companies (ISS) empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics and insight. ISS, which is majority owned by Deutsche Bourse Group, along with Genstar Capital and ISS management, is a leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions, market intelligence, fund services, and events and editorial content for institutional investors and corporations, globally. ISS’ 2,200 employees operate worldwide across 29 global locations in 15 countries. It’s approximately 3,100 clients include many of the world’s leading institutional investors who rely on ISS’ objective and impartial offerings, as well as public companies focused on ESG and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS’ expertise to help them make informed investment decisions.
