Who We Are:
TradeStation is an online brokerage firm seeking to level the playing field for self-directed investors and traders, empowering them to claim their individual financial edge. At TradeStation, we're continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible, encouraging out-of-the-box thinking and relentless search for innovation.
What We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a creative, passionate, and intuitive Front-End Developer who will be responsible for collaborating with developers to build user centric design for TradeStation Marketing properties. You will work with other designers and other teams to create a seamless user experience using a range of frameworks, including HTML, JavaScript, and PHP. You will work with the development team to ensure accessibility for all users by developing a front end that functions across browsers, platforms, and devices while meeting accessibility and security requirements. With mentoring, positive code reviews, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Collaborate with different marketing teams to understand needs and functions
- Work with designers and back-end developers to make visions come to life in a user-centric design that can be tested, tracked, and improved upon
- Assist in creating sketches, sitemaps, taxonomies, user flows, wireframes, user stories, and more
- Assist in creating usable, clean and fully-formed designs
- Conduct concept, prototype, and usability testing and gather feedback
- Ensure consistent and up-to-date branding on the website and other TradeStation properties
- Work with Product Teams to have a cohesive design experience across different applications
- Proactively review industry innovation, stay in touch with upcoming trends, and best practices to make recommendations and improve web performance
The Skills You Bring:
- Web development using Flash, HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript
- Proficient use of Adobe Creative Suite with a strong emphasis on InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Strong knowledge of WordPress working with multiple teams and stakeholders
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail; with ability to organize and manage multiple projects
- Flexibility and adaptability as well as the ability to learn quickly in various technical and creative environments
- Ability to deliver high quality graphics and web design work within tight deadlines
- Excellent project management skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience with web development and developing front-end frameworks
- Experience working in HTML5, CSS, responsive design, JavaScript, and PHP
- Experience with React
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
- Wireframing and prototyping experience a plus
- Ability to handle multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
Desired Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree preferred
- Agency experience a plus
- Salesforce experience a plus
What We Offer:
- Collaborative work environment
- Competitive Salaries
- Yearly bonus
- Comprehensive benefits for you and your family starting Day 1
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Flexible working environment
- TradeStation Account employee benefits, as well as full access to trading education materials