Senior Data Platform Engineer - (m/w/d)

Your responsibilities

• Design and development of new database and data-processing solutions for regulatory fund data formats (incl. EMT/EET/EPT) – from data model and processing pipelines to client-facing interfaces

• Building processes for handling and distributing European fund documents

• Development and roll-out of AI-supported tools, e.g. for automated data extraction from fund documents and for supporting data maintenance

• Close collaboration with our business departments (incl. fund data editorial team and client support) and with IT: capturing requirements, prioritizing them and translating them into robust solutions

• Technical assessment of make-or-buy decisions and collaboration with development resources across the ISS STOXX group and external partners

• Helping shape the build-up of the unit: standards, knowledge management and – as the team grows – selecting and leading new team members

Your profile

• Several years of professional experience (approx. 5+ years) in backend and data platform development: relational databases, data modelling, APIs/interfaces, data pipelines

• Hands-on experience with AI-supported data processing, ideally LLM-based extraction and automation of document and data processes – applied in production systems
• Experience with common data formats (e.g., XML, JSON), SQL, and programming languages such as Python

• A proven track record of taking solutions from requirements all the way into stable operation

• Enjoyment of working with business departments and the ability to translate between business and technical perspectives

• Business-fluent in both, German and English language.

What sets you apart (nice to have)

• Knowledge of the fund or financial data domain, e.g. exposure to EMT/EET/EPT, FinDatEx templates or WM data

• First experience in project management

• Experience of working within a corporate group environment

What we offer

• A key role with real creative freedom: you help build the unit from day one

• Visible impact: your solutions contribute directly to the company's growth areas

• An established company with short decision paths – backed by the perspectives and resources of the international ISS STOXX group

• Hybrid working: 3 days at our office in Haar near Munich, 2 days remote
• A collegial team with deep fund market expertise and modern equipment

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What You Can Expect from Us

Our people are the moving force behind our work. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. If you have the skills, passion, and drive to help us bring clarity and transparency to capital markets, we want to work with you.

Together, we can grow your career in an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and has real impact.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence. Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations. We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors. Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.

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 40,000 investment fund share classes.

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