Software engineer

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.; Oslo; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. is seeking a driven Associate Software Engineer to join our Engineering team and help build the next generation of our full stack platform.

You’ll work closely with senior engineers to design, develop, and ship features across the stack using React, Node.js, Hasura, PostgreSQL, Nhost, and Docker. This role requires 3–5 years of hands-on software development, a passion for quality, and strong collaboration across frontend, backend, and data layers to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional or intensive project-based software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with React, Hasura, Nhost and Docker.
• Solid working knowledge of Node.js, Express or similar frameworks and PostgreSQL.
• Proficient with Git and modern development workflows (feature branches, PRs, CI awareness).
• Ability to troubleshoot across frontend, backend and data layers and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack features: frontend UIs in React, backend logic in Node.js, and data layers via PostgreSQL and Hasura.
• Build and deploy serverless functions and auth-aware services using Nhost.
• Containerize development and deployment workflows with Docker to ensure parity with production.
• Extend and consume GraphQL APIs powered by Hasura.
• Write clean, testable code with unit/integration tests; participate in code reviews and sprint planning.
• Document work and actively contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Skills

React

Hasura

Nhost

Docker

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Git

Tools

GraphQL

Job description

We’re seeking a driven and technically grounded Associate Software Engineer to join our Engineering team and help build the next generation of our full stack platform. You’ll work closely with senior engineers to design, develop, and ship features across the entire stack—using a modern, integrated toolchain including React, Node.js, Hasura, PostgreSQL, Nhost, and Docker.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain full-stack features: frontend UIs in React, backend logic in Node.js, and data layers via PostgreSQL and Hasura. Build and deploy serverless functions and auth-aware services using Nhost. Containerize development and deployment workflows using Docker to ensure local production parity. Extend and consume GraphQL APIs powered by Hasura. Write clean, testable code with unit/integration tests. Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and collaborative troubleshooting. Debug and resolve cross-stack issues—from UI rendering to API latency to database performance. Document work, share learnings, and actively contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Must-Have Qualifications

3–5 years of professional or intensive project-based software development experience.

Hands-on, demonstrable experience with all of the following:

• React, Hasura, Nhost and Docker
• Solid working knowledge of: Node.js (Express or similar frameworks)
• PostgreSQL (writing queries, basic schema design)
• Git & modern development workflows (feature branches, PRs, CI awareness)
• Ability to troubleshoot across frontend backend data layers.

Strong communication, curiosity, and commitment to engineering best practices (e.g., testing, code clarity, security awareness).

Good-to-Have Qualifications

Experience with TypeScript in full-stack contexts.

Familiarity with CI/CD (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).

Exposure to infrastructure-as-code or cloud deployment (e.g., Vercel, AWS, Render).

Interest in or early experience with AI integrations (e.g., LLM APIs, vector search, embeddings in apps).

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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.

As a leading provider of robust data, software solutions and expert advisory, ISS‑Corporate helps businesses understand and shape the signals they send to institutional investors, regulators, and other key stakeholders. By delivering essential data, tools, and insights, ISS‑Corporate empowers companies worldwide to build resilience, meet evolving market expectations, and proactively manage their governance, compensation, sustainability, and cyber risk initiatives.

Visit our website: https://www.iss-stoxx.com/

Learn more: https://www.iss-corporate.com/

View additional open roles: https://www.iss-stoxx.com/about/careers/

ISS STOXX 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.

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.