Peak6 Investments LLC is hiring : Senior Web Developer in Chicago

Overview

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.

Our rewards and benefits information is provided in the original description. Salary range : Salary Range $96,000-$120,000

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 & Disability Statements

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.

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates. 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 Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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