Senior Python Engineer

1 Year ago • 3 Years + • Programming

Job Summary

Job Description

ISS STOXX is seeking an experienced Senior Python Engineer in Mumbai, India to join their dynamic Index Engineering team. In this role, you will be an Associate Engineer in STOXX’s index platform, contributing to the design, development, and optimization of scalable, high-performance systems on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Python. You will be responsible for writing clean, efficient, and bug-free software, ensuring robust unit testing, and participating in the full software development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, utilizing Agile methodologies, ensuring high-quality outcomes through validation and verification testing, and providing technical support for platform operations. The role aims to provide technology to support the STOXX index business, facilitating the development of new index products and services.
Must have:
  • 3+ years experience in software development and Agile delivery
  • Strong Python expertise
  • Experience building scalable and robust applications
  • Proficiency with SQL or NoSQL databases
  • Hands-on knowledge of REST APIs and Python REST API frameworks
  • Cloud knowledge (AWS/Google/Azure)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Understanding of quality assurance best practices
  • Analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Agile mindset
Good to have:
  • Experience in financial markets, indexing, or backtesting
  • Experience with GCP/Azure/AWS
  • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes
  • Experience with CI/CD and automation
  • Experience with distributed systems, search indexing, or ML pipelines
Perks:
  • Empowerment with resources, support, and growth opportunities
  • Environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation
  • Opportunity to collaborate and inspire

Job Details

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

ISS STOXX is seeking an experienced Senior Python Engineer in Mumbai, India 

Overview:

In your new role you will be an Associate Engineer in STOXX’s index platform. STOXX operates the DAX and STOXX index families, which require an integrated end-to-end index development, production and operations platform. The platform is key to enabling STOXX to be more flexible, respond to clients faster, and reduce time-to-market for new indices.   

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineer to join our dynamic Index Engineering team to develop a cutting-edge technical platform for indexing and data management. As part of the team, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of scalable, high-performance systems on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), leveraging Python, modern engineering practices, and innovative problem-solving skills. This platform will drive our next-generation indexing systems, enabling advanced resilience, scalability, enhanced performance, automation, and quicker time to market.

In this role, you will be actively participating in the design, development, and implementation of solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, a passion for problem-solving, and ability to deliver in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Software Development: 

  • Write clean, efficient and bug-free software meeting business objectives of quality, performance and timelines
  • Ensure robust unit testing meeting our objective of high code coverage
  • Contribute in the full software development lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of quality solutions on time and within budget. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide clear status reports to senior management
  • Maintain integrity and transparency
  • Utilize Agile methodologies, participating in and leading ceremonies as required. 
  • Drive continuous improvement in development processes and practices. 

Quality Assurance: 

  • Ensure high-quality outcomes through validation and verification testing of functional and non-functional requirements. 
  • Support the smooth operation of platforms and applications supporting index services in a regulated 24x7 environment. 

Support and Improvement: 

  • Serve as a technical point of contact, providing support and assistance in troubleshooting issues in platform operation, including occasional out-of-hours support. 
  • Continuously improve operations by proactively predicting and addressing potential issues. 

Impact: 

  • Provide technology to support the STOXX index business, facilitating the development of new index products and services in a cost-efficient and timely manner. 

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. 
  • Significant experience (3+ years) in software development methodologies and Agile-based delivery. 
  • Strong technical background with expertise in Python and experience in building scalable and robust applications.
  • Proficiency with SQL or NoSQL databases 
  • REST APIs: Hands on knowledge of REST APIs, atleast one python REST API framework
  • Cloud knowledge (AWS/Google/Azure)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 
  • Understanding of quality assurance best practices within the software development process. 
  • Keen interest in technology trends and their implications for business. 
  • Problem-Solving Ability: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a passion for solving complex technical problems in creative ways.
  • Agile Mindset: Comfortable working in an agile environment, adapting to changing requirements and delivering in iterative cycles.

Good to have:

  • Experience in financial markets, indexing, backtesting technoglogies
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP/Azure/AWS.
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • CI/CD & Automation: Experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines, testing, and deployment automation on cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Experience with distributed systems, search indexing technologies, or machine learning pipelines.

#STOXX

#ASSOCIATE

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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. 

STOXX® and DAX® indices comprise a global and comprehensive family of more than 17,000 strictly rules-based and transparent indices. Best known for the leading European equity indices EURO STOXX 50®, STOXX® Europe 600 and DAX®, the portfolio of index solutions consists of total market, benchmark, blue-chip, sustainability, thematic and factor-based indices covering a complete set of world, regional and country markets. STOXX and DAX indices are licensed to more than 550 companies around the world for benchmarking purposes and as underlyings for ETFs, futures and options, structured products, and passively managed investment funds. STOXX Ltd., part of the ISS STOXX group of companies, is the administrator of the STOXX and DAX indices under the European Benchmark Regulation. 

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

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

Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis 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. 

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ISS STOXX GmbH, through its group companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive and data-centric research and technology solutions that help capital market participants identify investment opportunities, detect qualitative and quantitative portfolio company risks, and meet evolving regulatory requirements. With roots dating back to 1985, we today deliver world-class benchmark and custom indices across asset classes and geographies and serve as a premier source of independent corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence research, data, and related offerings. Our products and services give clients the scale and leverage they need to grow their business more effectively and efficiently.

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