About INTERACTIVE BROKERS!
This is a hybrid role (three days in the office/two days remote).
Interactive Brokers Group has been consistently at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor-based handheld computer in 1983. We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company and challenging the status quo. We push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost. Software development is the lifeblood of our firm, and it shows in our stellar brokerage platform. Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leader in the financial services industry.
About Your Team:
IBKR is looking for a UI/UX developer with design skills. Your creative design abilities are as crucial as your web development skills. This could be a perfect opportunity if you are comfortable coding HTML in the Bootstrap framework and writing styles in SASS. The position is well-suited for an organized individual who can meet deadlines, follow written procedures, and maintain a high standard of design excellence.
What will be your responsibilities within IBKR:
- Design, develop and maintain content across multiple websites and web platforms utilizing UX/UI frameworks built in HTML, SASS/CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
- Implement responsive website development (web page development) and optimize output across multiple devices and platforms while maintaining quality scores through Google’s SEO tools.
- Test, debug, and optimize content for the web.
- Creating/maintaining style sheets across several business groups within IBKR
- Outstanding attention to detail.
- Be self-motivated and capable of managing multiple projects.
- Understand financial products and markets.
Which skills are required:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Visual Communications Design, or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a similar relevant field
- Five years of experience as a UI/UX designer.
- Be familiar with SASS (essential)
- Five years of experience with HTML, CSS and Javascript (working knowledge of PHP is a plus)
- Knowledge of Bootstrap, FontAwesome, and jQuery is a must.
- Knowledge of Google’s Search engine Optimization (SEO) principles
- Proficient in graphic software from Adobe Creative Cloud, including but not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and XD.
- Knowledge of browser troubleshooting and debugging practices and techniques
- Functional across operating systems a plus: Mac OSX, Microsoft Windows, and Linux.
To be successful in this position, you will have the following:
- Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
- Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Company Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
- Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
- Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium
- Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
- Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
- Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
- Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
- Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
Company Overview
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.
IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.
Barron’s has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.
