Senior Web Developer Job at Apex Fintech Solutions LLC in Chicago

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all.

Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers.

Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world.

As a global organization, we have offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.

If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you.

AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:

• 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards

• 2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company

• 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Senior Web Developer will be responsible for the development and ongoing maintenance of Apex's marketing website.

You will collaborate closely with our marketing and design teams to deliver a visually appealing, fast, and responsive website that effectively showcases Apex's brand and drives engagement.

The ideal candidate can think systematically, communicate technical decisions effectively, and iterate quickly to meet business goals.

This role requires prior experience working with headless CMS platforms and front-end frameworks like Svelte.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Development: Take ownership of our corporate website driving its evolution and consistently raising the bar for functionality, usability, and innovation.

• Web Optimization: Build, refine, and optimize website features and SEO to deliver a seamless, high-performance experience that is user-friendly, meets accessibility standards, and aligns with Apex’s marketing goals.

• Analytics Enablement: Implement, manage, and refine web tracking and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, GTM) to create actionable insights that power data-driven decisions and keep our site performing at its best.

• Quality Assurance: Execute website initiatives with precision and solve technical challenges quickly and efficiently.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with a talented team of marketers and designers to continuously identify opportunities for improvements to the website

• Innovation: Introduce new development standards, tools, and processes that position Apex’s website as a cutting-edge digital experience, elevating our brand.

• Experimentation: Support and implement A/B tests and personalization experiments to fine-tune user engagement and boost conversion rates in meaningful ways.

• Operational Excellence: Own code deployments, updates, and releases while proactively seeking solutions to make the site more reliable, adaptable, and scalable.

• Future-Proofing: Strategize and develop forward-thinking solutions that ensure the website stays modern, flexible, and perfectly aligned with Apex’s evolving vision and business objectives.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience) required

• 5+ years of experience building dynamic, responsive websites

• Experience with headless CMS platforms, specifically using WordPress & ACF in a headless architecture.

• Experience with modern hosting providers (e.g., Vercel, Pantheon) and an understanding of CI/CD best practices.

• Experience hosting and maintaining WordPress instances.

• Experience using Figma to translate designs into production-ready code.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS (SASS), and JavaScript, with a focus on Svelte/SvelteKit.

• Familiarity with alternative frameworks (e.g., NextJS/React, VueJS/NuxtJs) is a plus.

• Familiarity with analytics and SEO tools (e.g., Google Analytics, GTM) to measure performance and inform development decisions is a plus

• Relevant PHP experience for WordPress customizations.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.

• Proficient with Git and GitHub.

• Strong understanding of web accessibility standards, responsive, and mobile-first design principles.

• A strong interest in marketing and user behavior to align technical solutions with business strategy is a plus

Work Environment

• This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 3 days per week.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match.

We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits.

At AFS , we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

Salary Range

The annual base salary range for this position is noted above.

Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities.

We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the .

We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations