Senior AEM Full Stack Developer

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Calling all passionate developers to join a collaborative and inclusive team to work on modern front-end technologies using AEM.

So, who are we?

Hello, we’re IG Group. No, not Instagram – though we're a pretty big deal ourselves.

We’re a global, FTSE 250-listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world of online trading and investing. The best part? We’ve snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms, forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences.

We believe in financial freedom. And our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around 400,000 people use our groundbreaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products they know and love.

Did we mention we have offices in 18 countries? Yes, when you join IG Group, you'll have the chance to work across multiple brands, with people all over the world. Join us for an exciting future and let’s innovate together!

Your role in the Team

We are currently seeking an experienced developer who’s used to working with web technologies to join our fast-moving websites team. The successful candidate will be an excellent frontend developer (Preferred with back-end knowledge), with a solid track record of delivering on major websites. They’ll be expected to work closely with the middleware development teams, SEO, and content teams to ensure that our website is best in class.

The Websites team is responsible for the CMS system on which all IG’s websites are built. These sites are key to the business and see upwards of 2 million hit a week.

Furthermore, in a fast-paced development environment, you engage with agile methods, adaptive frameworks, and frontend development strategies to fulfil deadlines and be keen to follow best practices and suggest areas for improvement.

What you’ll do

• Conceptualization and application of AEM-based enterprise content solutions

• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, technical issues, and defects in AEM implementations and optimise AEM solutions.  

• Unbiased development and implementation of product innovations

• Translating designs into pixel-perfect Encoding output to build engaging, contemporary digital experiences.

• Writing semantic HTML, JavaScript (ES6+) that is tested, idiomatic, and documented.

• Using responsive design, ensure satisfactory accuracy and compliance across mobile and desktop browsers.

• Responsibility for new interface tracks and component development for and inside design systems or CMS platforms.

• Conduct code reviews, and employ strong coding standards for efficiency, readability, and reuse.  

• Creating and testing user-facing features that may employ React, Angular, Vue.JS, TypeScript, Jest, and other technologies.

• Using REST APIs or GraphQL to load material.

• Working with experience designers and developers on design, development, QA, launch, and maintenance.

• Mentoring team members, code review.

Who we’re looking for?
You’re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You’re also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you.

We don’t fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you. But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, let’s raise the bar together.

What you will need for the role

• 6+ years of experience working in a client-facing development team with strong experience in front-end technologies with AEM knowledge (Back-end knowledge is preferable).  

• Strong experience as a senior front-end developer in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) implementations.

• Extensive hands-on experience in Clientlibs, HTML, JavaScript (ES6+), CSS, Typescript, Bootstrap, LESS, SASS, and Responsive design (React, Angular, Vue.JS, Java are preferred).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customer-centricity, and ability to effectively interact with clients and team members.  

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.    

• Embrace learning modern technologies quickly. 

How you’ll grow

When you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job – we want you to have a career. And you can. If you spot an opportunity, we want you to chase it. Stretch yourself, challenge your self-beliefs and go for the things you dream of. With internal and external learning opportunities, and the tools to help you skyrocket to success, we’ll support you all the way.

And these opportunities truly are endless because we have some bold targets. We plan to expand our global presence, increase revenue growth, and ultimately deliver the world’s best trading experience. We’d love to have you along for the ride.

The perks

It really is more than a job. We’ll recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life – at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off… the list goes on.

• Matched giving for your fundraising activity.

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunities.

• Performance-related bonuses.

• Insurance and medical plans.

• Career-focused technical and leadership training's in-class and online, incl. unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning platform.

• Contribution to gym memberships and more.

• A day off on your birthday.

• Two days’ volunteering leave per year.

Where you’ll work

We follow a hybrid working model; we reckon it’s the best of both worlds.  This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection. Plus, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy.

Ask our employees what their favourite thing is about working at IG, and you’ll hear an echo of ‘our culture’! That’s because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you, you – like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity – can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business.

That’s why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realize our vision and strategy.

So, if you’re keen to connect with our values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do.

Apply now!

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