Senior Web Developer (WordPress)

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

Overview:

We are seeking a Sr. Web Developers to join our team and spearhead new development initiatives alongside a talented team of Media professionals to deliver well-designed, high-quality websites. You must have a strong background in WordPress development and can demonstrate progression in technical experience and solving challenging problems. You will be collaborating with supporting the Editorial, Creative Design, Marketing, Ad Sales and Operations teams within the Media organization.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business objectives and requirements and translate them into technical solutions

• Build modern, interactive, responsive websites using Wordpress, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP

• Develop, implement, and style responsive templates and components with configurability and reusability in mind

• Produce efficient, well-designed, and testable code that follows best development practices, design patterns, and standards through solid design decisions, processes, and tool

• Research, learn, and build experience in full-fledged mobile and web development frameworks for UI development

• Implement website optimization techniques (speed, cache, SEO) and mobile device optimization. Optimize page speed, performance, and user experience through effective caching strategies and web optimizations

• Create and maintain documentation for developed solutions, including code documentation, technical specifications, and user guides

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent experience

• With at least 8-10 years relevant experience in website development

• Proficient in Wordpress, including theme and plugin development, customization, integration with 3rd party platforms, and administration

• Experience in building a Wordpress site from scratch

• Advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL

• Familiarity with Docker

• Familiarity with automated testing, testing frameworks, continuous integration, build automation, deployment tooling, modern front-end build pipelines and tools, RESTful APIs, web services integration, and version control tools (such as Git and GitHub)

• Familiarity with web design principles, user experience (UX) best practices, website analytics, and search engine optimization (SEO) techniques

• Experience in newsletters, EDMs, marketing campaigns, and platforms such as Sendgrid, Mailchimp, Omeda, etc.

• Experience deploying and testing JavaScript tags for analytics and performance metrics

• Experience with React JS or similar framework is an advantage.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience with Agile delivery practices

• You must be able to work both independently and collaboratively within in a cross-functional team environment

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement. To support a smooth transition, training and job onboarding may require additional time in the office. The hybrid schedule is subject to periodic review and may be adjusted based on operational needs.

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What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit. 

ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) is a leading provider of data, insights, and market engagement solutions to the global financial services industry. ISS MI empowers asset and wealth management firms, insurance companies, distributors, service providers, and technology firms to assess their target markets, identify and analyze the best opportunities within those markets, and execute on comprehensive go-to-market initiatives to grow their business. Clients benefit from our increasingly connected global platform that leverages a combination of proprietary data, powerful analytics, timely and relevant insights, in-depth research, as well as an extensive suite of industry-leading media brands that deliver unmatched market connectivity through news and editorial content, events, training, ratings, and awards. 

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