App Engineer

Janus Henderson Global Investors; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Janus Henderson Global Investors is seeking a flexible WordPress engineer to build and maintain an enterprise WordPress multisite platform. You will create PHP plugins and React blocks for data display, implement frontend across multiple themes, and integrate with third‑party APIs while collaborating with designers and engineers.

You will work in a hybrid environment, contributing to a team that values scalable code, security, and continuous delivery.

Qualifications

• Proficient in PHP and WordPress plugin/theme development.
• Experience with WordPress multisite.
• JavaScript ES6+ with React for Gutenberg/Block Editor development.
• SCSS/CSS and responsive design implementation.
• Able to work across local, dev, test, and production environments.
• Experience with Git, branching strategies, and code review.
• Ability to work independently and communicate blockers early.
• Familiarity with Composer and npm-based tooling.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum teams using Jira for planning and tracking.
• Comfort using AI coding assistants as part of daily workflow.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain features on an enterprise WordPress multisite platform.
• Develop custom PHP plugins and Gutenberg/Block Editor blocks (React) for data display and workflows.
• Implement frontend designs across themes using SCSS and JavaScript.
• Integrate with third‑party APIs and services including DAM, marketing automation, and SSO.
• Debug and resolve issues across Docker, dev, test, and production environments on WordPress VIP.
• Collaborate with designers, editors, and engineers to scope and deliver features.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

PHP

WordPress plugins

WordPress multisite

JavaScript React

SCSS/CSS

Responsive design

Git

Agile/Scrum

Jira

Copilot AI

Tools

WordPress VIP

Composer

npm

REST APIs

Docker

Veracode

Job description

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job; it’s about investing in a brighter future together.

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world‑class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First – Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain features on an enterprise WordPress multisite platform serving global financial services content across regional sites
• Develop custom PHP plugins and Gutenberg/Block Editor blocks (React) for fund/product data display and content management workflows
• Implement frontend designs using SCSS and JavaScript across multiple themes for different site variants
• Integrate with third‑party APIs and services including digital asset management, marketing automation, and SSO providers
• Debug and resolve issues across local Docker, dev, test, and production environments on WordPress VIP
• Collaborate with designers, content editors, and engineers to scope and deliver features
• Carry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous holiday policies
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
• All‑inclusive approach to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Maternal or paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace, the mindfulness app
• Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well‑being benefits
• Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
• Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee happy hours

Must have skills

• Proficient in PHP and WordPress plugin/theme development
• Experience with WordPress multisite
• JavaScript (ES6+) including React for Gutenberg/Block Editor block development
• SCSS/CSS and responsive design implementation
• Comfortable working across local, dev, test, and production environments
• Experience with Git, branching strategies, and code review
• Able to work independently, manage your own tasks, and communicate blockers early
• Familiarity with Composer and npm‑based build tooling
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams using Jira for sprint planning, story tracking, and backlog grooming
• Comfortable using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) as part of the daily development workflow

Nice to have skills

• WordPress VIP platform experience
• PHP Unit testing
• Experience in a regulated industry (financial services, healthcare, etc.)
• Veracode or other application security scanning tools
• Experience working with third‑party REST APIs (consuming endpoints, handling auth, basic debugging)
• Experience working in an Agile work environment

Professional development and growth

• Supervisory responsibilities – No
• Potential for growth
• Mentoring
• Leadership development programmes
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

Compensation and benefits

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 – $115,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This offer will be posted until June 28, 2025.

Annual bonus opportunity: the position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on company, department, team and individual performance.

Benefits: Janus Henderson offers a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Janus Henderson is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.

You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.