Let’s be #BrilliantTogether
We are currently hiring for Application Developer - PHP (m/w/d) for permanent position in Haar.
A role is responsible for the development and maintenance of bespoke applications and services centered around FWW’s data offerings.
Key Responsibilities:
Development of new applications and APIs – code new web-based solutions and APIs based on clients’ specific requirements.
Ongoing maintenance of existing solutions – maintain existing solutions including code rewrites/updates to new standards as well as customer-initiated change requests, rebrands, etc.
Development of the core FWW infrastructure – build and update the core FWW infrastructure that is the base of our customer-facing solutions. Including new data-layers, visualization tools and frameworks, etc.
Build and maintain supporting processes – work on supplementary processes, for either internal use (e.g. automations in fund-data processing) or customer/projects specific needs (e.g. individualized financial ratios calculations, data monitoring).
Support – provide support to other FWW departments (Sales, Support) on the specifics of existing solutions and asses new requirements.
Qualifications:
Strong experience with SQL (focus on MariaDB and SQLite) as well as scripting languages – especially PHP and Bash (Unix shell).
Strong experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Typescript and other web-development languages.
Experience with general Linux systems administration.
Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git, and collaborative development workflows.
Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms
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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.
Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.
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.
ISS FWW is the leading German fund data disseminator and fund data distributor helping investment fund advisors and investors make thoughtful investment decisions through the provision of transparent, up-to-date, and correct fund information across 1,500 data records on more than 33,000 investment fund share classes.
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Skills Required
- Strong experience with SQL (MariaDB and SQLite)
- Strong experience with PHP
- Strong experience with Bash (Unix shell)
- Strong experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript
- Experience with general Linux systems administration
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and collaborative workflows
- Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms
ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services) and has not been reviewed or approved by ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services).
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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.







