Were currently looking for a technically proficient, self-motivated and ambitious WordPress, Elementor specialist within our Digital Services team. This position requires a combination of strong programming skills, namely JavaScript PHP, HTML5 and CSS. For this role the focus will be more on the complex areas of understanding the different layers within the web where your JavaScript skills will come in handy.
The opportunity also involves solving incidents from time to time where you need to be able to think on your feet, finding the best possible solution to solve the problem.
WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO:
- Implement solutions using the built-in functionality offered by our platform (WordPress, Elementor, various widgets and other unique DXM-functionalities) and using front end scripting
- Solve complex problems by connecting the dots until you find the root cause of the problem within the clients digital solution
- Assisting on integrating our Kurtosys-apps into client sites where the requirement is a bit on the special and complex side as we need to account for various factors and business rules to be kept in place for some clients
- Understand the digital world of web in terms of how HTML, CSS, API calls, JavaScript and other scripts on the page plays a role to retrieve data and present a web page
- Work with a wide range of systems, stakeholders, processes, and technologies to own and solve the business requirement
- Provide creative options on issues raised by the rest of the Web Service team
- Participate in Knowledge Sharing sessions and train and upskill with fellow team members
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
- Advanced experience in HTML and CSS3 essential
- Advanced experience in JavaScript essential
- Software development background preferable
- Design background preferable
- Agile training preferable
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
- Extensive experience in WordPress and Elementor
- Extensive experience of front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and basic PHP and SQL
- Experience with website troubleshooting and improvement
- Understanding of client-server architecture
- Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats
- Basic UX/UI best practice
- Understanding of SEO and web traffic metrics
- Understanding of accessibility and best practices
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Be proactive in your approach to ensure the solution is sound in the long run; or making a piece of new functionality more robust for any edge cases
- Manage own timings and report those timings on the relevant time tracking software
- Effective communication to team members, management and other individuals within the company
- Raise any issues in a timeously manner, with some options to solve the problem
- Ability to grasp custom functionalities built by Kurtosys into DXM in order to utilize these in existing implementations
- Very good understanding of WordPress backend setup and process
- Ability to handle multiple different client requirements and tasks
- Excellent stress management skills
- Be able to communicate effectively
BENEFITS:
- Hybrid Working
- Home Internet Allowance
- No Dress Code
- Open Culture
- Flexible Work Hours
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- Generous Leave Policy
- Ongoing Staff Appreciation Events
- Access To Learning Platforms
- Working With Experts Across The Globe
ABOUT US:
Kurtosys provides asset and wealth managers with a data and content publication platform that enables the construction and distribution of critical sales, marketing, and client reporting materials. Founded in 2002, Kurtosys operates across four global offices. Underpinned by global ISO-27001 certification in information security management, the Kurtosys team has a deep understanding of working at scale with data, information design, industry regulations and compliance issues. We are an international SaaS based fintech company. We work with up to date technology, promote from within wherever possible, and encourage our team members to use initiative, think out the box and share their ideas. We aim to transform how our customers - which includes the world's most prestigious financial services firms - drive engagement with their audiences. Our aim is to give our customers the ability to target, knowledge share and nurture their community of prospects and clients to develop long standing relationships.
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