Engineer II - User Experience at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Engineer II - User Experience



Fox Valley Technical College




Job Category

Regular Support Staff

FVTC Worksite

Appleton Main Campus

Hours Per Week

40





Job Description Summary

The User Experience Engineer II possesses the technical skillset of a Front End Software Engineer with the working knowledge of user experience and graphic design principles. This position shapes how users interact with and experience software applications using a mix of technical ability, aesthetic sensibility, empathy, and attention to detail to deliver intuitive user experiences.



Job Description


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Design and implement web front-end user interfaces and functionality on a consistent, predictable cadence utilizing current technologies including HTML5, CSS3, MVC, SASS, LESS, BEM, jQuery, JavaScript and Responsive Design, and Component Architecture Design.


• Leverage graphic design skills to create style guides, ensuring consistency in presentation and a pleasing and relevant aesthetic.


• Participate in concept development, design ideation, creation of user-centered design solutions, and usability testing in support of strategic business objectives and roadmap.


• Accurately and consistently translate mock-ups into responsive user interfaces by preparing scaffolding, script frameworks, and UI frameworks for front end engineering.


• Proactively communicate effective updates to team members and stakeholders about technical work.


• Leverage knowledge of Design System standards to establish and maintain a reusable Component Architecture of UI components, script libraries, responsive frameworks, and mix-ins.


• Ensure the accessibility compliance of all software applications by identifying gaps, staying ahead of guidelines, and implementing solutions.


• Leverage specialized knowledge within one or more areas of the user experience domain as well as FVTC organizational functions in order to efficiently solve technical obstacles.


• Apply Agile software development concepts in a team environment to continuously deliver high-value software to stakeholders.


• Collaborate with team members to establish UX engineering standards and procedures.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Research new and emerging technologies to ensure a modern engineering stack.


• Monitor software for bugs and other deficiencies and resolve priority issues.


• Participate in front end and back end software engineering efforts as needed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Administrative and functional supervision is received from the Systems Analysis and Software Engineering Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology required with an emphasis on web and software engineering, AND


• Four to six years of professional experience in a User Experience Engineer role, or equivalent role, AND


• Advanced skills with UI and UX design, semantic and accessible HTML, Accessibility Standards, Responsive Design, CSS, SASS, JavaScript, jQuery, AND


• Advanced skills with ASP .NET, .NET Core, MVC, C#, Visual Studio, IIS, AND


• Professional experience with distributed and centralized source control systems.

ESSENTIAL APTITUDES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Demonstrate ethical conduct in all aspects of the work environment.


• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to maintain an excellent working relationship with internal and external customers.


• Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as good listening skills.


• Ability to identify needed action and meet detail-oriented deadlines without continual direction.


• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.


• Neatness in work and appearance.


• Demonstrate a positive attitude, maturity, initiative and integrity with a professional image contributing to the success of the college.


• Work effectively in a team environment.


• Ability to work with diverse student, staff, and community populations.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.


• Accept responsibility for professional growth.


• Dependable, punctual, and commitment to following through on tasks.


• Flexibility in work schedule is required.


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required.


• Ability to document technical information and assist in user training sessions.
  

Additional Information



Pay Rate: $38.20 per hour.


Pay is based on a multitude of factors, including experience, qualifications, education, relevant certifications, internal equity, and market data. Note: Internal applicants' wage will be based upon the applicable compensation guidelines.


Fox Valley Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including members of underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, females, veterans and individuals of all abilities.
For questions regarding the College's nondiscrimination policy, contact: Rayon Brown - rayon.brown6751@fvtc.edu (Affirmative Action), TitleIX@fvtc.edu (sex-based discrimination or harassment), or Dan Squires - daniel.squires3328@fvtc.edu (Disability related discrimination).





To apply, please visit: https://fvtc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FVTC/job/Appleton-WI/Engineer-II---User-Experience_JR2024-1093




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