UI/UX Developer Job in Cambridge 02138, Massachusetts Us
Immediate 12+ month need in Cambridge, MA for a UI/UX Developer.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the product development team to improve overall usability and interaction design patterns for our Intranet and collaboration websites.
Be an instrumental part of designing and implementing new features.
Review and optimize front-end code (JavaScript, CSS, etc.).
Be a champion for the User Experience process to ensure that each piece of the portal provides the right functionality to the right end user.
Utilize wireframes, html-mockups and simple prototypes to test and recommend improvements to internally focused applications.
Conduct internal tests to usability focus groups.
Requirements
Proven ability to conceptualize and develop standards-compliant, cross-browser web applications utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery / AJAX.
Experience throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (agile, preferred) with an understanding of Product Development
Additional skills in .Net Development, Graphic Design or Information Architecture are a big plus.
Experience with branding customizing of SharePoint 2010 or 2007 (MOSS 2007) a huge plus but not required
A Human Factors or Computer Sciences degree is preferred.
4 to 6 years of front-end development experience with a strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
Pharmaceutical industry experienced is preferred.
Ability to speak to the design process and work off of previously created wireframes and design comps (Photoshop files)
Excellent design skills with a balance of clean, concise creative with personal style - what separates youfrom the crowd?
Ability to multitask and have excellent communication skills. You feel comfortable pitching your work to upper management and making business requirement suggestions.
You thrive in working on a cross-functional, collaborative team and have a passion for building engaging, intuitive web applications.
