UX Specialist

Company Description

vTech can help you avoid the daunting task of writing and posting job offers, shifting through resumes and laboring through the lengthy interview process. Our Staffing solutions will allow you to elude those tasks and place topnotch, high-caliber professionals in the position you need to fill.

We use our expertise, knowledge, and global resources to deliver top-quality candidates and tailor our IT and Non-IT recruitment services to your needs. This allows us to deliver the required results in a timely manner that meets your schedule at a substantially reduced cost.

We pride ourselves for having one of the fastest growth rate and also the lowest turnover rates in the industry just 2.5 percent annually. We focus on the training and retaining qualified professionals with high personal and work ethics. With the help of our extensive database of internal candidates and CATS applicants tracking system, we can provide quality resources within the limited time frame.

We have also successfully placed hundreds of candidates in the areas related to Information Technology, Engineering, professional, Scientific & Clinical, etc. for both our commercial and government clients.

1. Source: A recruiter sources candidates from various sources; the search starts from our proprietary database. Using advanced sourcing methods like social media, professional networking media, internal, and 3rd party job boards, we identify qualified candidates.
2. Validate: A recruiter validates the candidates’ experience and skill sets against our client’s position.
3. Initial Screening: Based on the position and the client’s work culture, the recruiter uses initial screening questions to determine the most suitable candidates.
4. Submit: the recruiter will submit to the technical team qualified candidates who have passed the initial screening.
5. Technical Screening: The technical team then prepares a matrix of the particular requirements and required experience for the position and using a list of questions and the results, re-validates the candidates’ technical skills.
6. Background Check: Administrative personnel will provide a detailed background check, as required, per client agreement.
7. On board: On successfully completing the above steps, the candidates are welcomed on board and assisted to ensure a smooth integration at the client’s location.

Job Description

Job Description:

This position is for an experienced UX Specialist to evaluate, design and implement UX-focused solutions for EIT developed applications.

Requirements:

• Create user-friendly user interfaces for complex web applications and portals.
• Work with a cross-functional team using Agile methodologies for define user stories and necessary UX deliverables as part of sprint planning with the Scrum project team.
• Work with the Product Owner and Customer to extract features that will meet user needs and improve business results.
• Prepare UX documentation (navigational flows, wire frames, mock-ups, use cases, task flows, prototypes, etc.) to be used by the development team.
• Produce both low and high fidelity wireframes that match business and technical requirements.
• Perform UI validation:
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative usability studies both on site and remotely
• Compile test statistics and reporting documents
• Conduct usability evaluation processes such as card sorting, creating personas, and focus groups
• Troubleshoot reported issues/problems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Human Factors, Graphics Design, Multi-Media or related field
• 5-7 years’ experience in and strong understanding of User Centered Design processes and methodologies
• Proficiency in HTML/CSS
• UI Visual Design skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or other design tool
• Experience in usability testing using Morae
• Ability to create wireframes and prototypes using Balsamiq, Axure, or other prototyping tool
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Good understanding of software development methodologies and quality processes
• High energy; ability to manage in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication, written and verbal skills
• Team-player, quick learner, proactive, and positive attitude

Preferred Additional Experience:

• Knowledge of JavaScript, JQuery
• Understanding of SharePoint customization a plus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.