Job purpose You will contribute to building a modern PHP framework for Vits's digital offerings, driving the shift from Legacy code to a future-proof, well-engineered platform that reflects our design principles. You will work collaboratively with Vits's multi-disciplinary technology team. Key areas of responsibility developing high-quality code and maintaining in-house tools to support all facets of Vitsoe's business collaborating within an agile, multi-disciplinary technology team including front and Back End developers, copywriters, UX and UI designers contributing to the development of a wider technology strategy for the business The role requires high skills with PHP, Laravel, MVC-based frameworks and MySQL databases knowledge of HTML5, CSS, Javascript ES6, Typescript experience with cloud platforms like AWS and Linux server administration, Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform, GitHub actions and auto-deployments confidence using CI and distributed version control tools a test-driven development mindset creating code that performs well, is clean and follows standards good problem-solving skills working collaboratively with other developers to review code and share skills, experience, and knowledge great communication skills; being able to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience an appetite for innovation, contributing ideas that will put Vitsoe ahead of the pack The person will be careful, organised and diligent - even meticulous - with a good dose of common sense demanding of high standards, and at ease with demanding people effective - but also efficient - in both the physical and digital realms modestly confident, good-humoured and trustworthy at home in the worlds of art, architecture, craft and design informal but 100% professional, while respecting traditional courtesy and good manners How to apply Please email your covering letter and CV to (see below) We encourage you to be as thorough as possible when applying. In your covering letter, please be sure to explain why working at Vitsoe might make a difference to both your life and ours. We need to know that you want to work with us. Thank you for your interest in Vitsoe.
31/05/2024
Full time
Job purpose You will contribute to building a modern PHP framework for Vits's digital offerings, driving the shift from Legacy code to a future-proof, well-engineered platform that reflects our design principles. You will work collaboratively with Vits's multi-disciplinary technology team. Key areas of responsibility developing high-quality code and maintaining in-house tools to support all facets of Vitsoe's business collaborating within an agile, multi-disciplinary technology team including front and Back End developers, copywriters, UX and UI designers contributing to the development of a wider technology strategy for the business The role requires high skills with PHP, Laravel, MVC-based frameworks and MySQL databases knowledge of HTML5, CSS, Javascript ES6, Typescript experience with cloud platforms like AWS and Linux server administration, Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform, GitHub actions and auto-deployments confidence using CI and distributed version control tools a test-driven development mindset creating code that performs well, is clean and follows standards good problem-solving skills working collaboratively with other developers to review code and share skills, experience, and knowledge great communication skills; being able to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience an appetite for innovation, contributing ideas that will put Vitsoe ahead of the pack The person will be careful, organised and diligent - even meticulous - with a good dose of common sense demanding of high standards, and at ease with demanding people effective - but also efficient - in both the physical and digital realms modestly confident, good-humoured and trustworthy at home in the worlds of art, architecture, craft and design informal but 100% professional, while respecting traditional courtesy and good manners How to apply Please email your covering letter and CV to (see below) We encourage you to be as thorough as possible when applying. In your covering letter, please be sure to explain why working at Vitsoe might make a difference to both your life and ours. We need to know that you want to work with us. Thank you for your interest in Vitsoe.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*This is an onsite role, no remote or hybrid for the duration of the contract* *We are unable to sponsor for this contract role in Chicago* Prestigious Financial Software Firm is currently seeking a User Experience UI/UX Designer. Candidate will assist a group of top-calibre business analysts and developers responsible for doing test-driven development of software components using Blazor/C# in multiple layers including the user interface, business domain, and data access. Qualifications: Candidates must enjoy challenges and demonstrate initiative to solve tough problems and produce results. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must for working with other developers, analysts, and managers as a team. You must have a strong understanding of best practices and emerging trends in user experience design and user interface technology, and a passion for contributing in a group environment. The following specific skills are required for this role: Hands-on proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency in HTML, CSS (SCSS), and JavaScript In-Depth understanding of CSS Design Systems. Must be able to create a Design System from scratch. Experience investigating user experience design requirements Experience developing and conceptualizing a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy Proficiency in Producing high-quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes. Working knowledge of Microsoft Blazor preferred
30/05/2024
Project-based
*This is an onsite role, no remote or hybrid for the duration of the contract* *We are unable to sponsor for this contract role in Chicago* Prestigious Financial Software Firm is currently seeking a User Experience UI/UX Designer. Candidate will assist a group of top-calibre business analysts and developers responsible for doing test-driven development of software components using Blazor/C# in multiple layers including the user interface, business domain, and data access. Qualifications: Candidates must enjoy challenges and demonstrate initiative to solve tough problems and produce results. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must for working with other developers, analysts, and managers as a team. You must have a strong understanding of best practices and emerging trends in user experience design and user interface technology, and a passion for contributing in a group environment. The following specific skills are required for this role: Hands-on proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency in HTML, CSS (SCSS), and JavaScript In-Depth understanding of CSS Design Systems. Must be able to create a Design System from scratch. Experience investigating user experience design requirements Experience developing and conceptualizing a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy Proficiency in Producing high-quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes. Working knowledge of Microsoft Blazor preferred
Our client is a global eCommerce leader seeking to grow their team in Edinburgh. They've asked us to find a capable and experieced software developer who can hit the ground running in a fast paced but rewarding environment. Requirements: 5+ years of software development/engineering experience in using SQL, C# and .NET Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or similar engineering degree. Experience with databases; including SQL and NoSQL databases Technical experience with MongoDB and SQL Server databases Some proffesional usage of JavaScript (ideally NodeJS). Worked with teams using Agile software development and Scrum. Proven experience in a Test Driven Development (TDD) Responsibilities Develop quality code along with automated unit tests for cloud-based and self-hosted SaaS products. Contribute to software design and architecture, including design reviews. Joining a team of talented engineers to maintain the current and lay the foundation for the future generation of tools development for the cloud. Help with integration, system, and performance testing, including test tools. Take ownership as a highly motivated member of a scrum team. Write test cases within an automated test framework for development projects. Work within a Scrum environment to plan and deliver incremental software in defined sprints. Build strong partnerships with UX designers, Software Developers, and Product Managers.
30/05/2024
Full time
Our client is a global eCommerce leader seeking to grow their team in Edinburgh. They've asked us to find a capable and experieced software developer who can hit the ground running in a fast paced but rewarding environment. Requirements: 5+ years of software development/engineering experience in using SQL, C# and .NET Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or similar engineering degree. Experience with databases; including SQL and NoSQL databases Technical experience with MongoDB and SQL Server databases Some proffesional usage of JavaScript (ideally NodeJS). Worked with teams using Agile software development and Scrum. Proven experience in a Test Driven Development (TDD) Responsibilities Develop quality code along with automated unit tests for cloud-based and self-hosted SaaS products. Contribute to software design and architecture, including design reviews. Joining a team of talented engineers to maintain the current and lay the foundation for the future generation of tools development for the cloud. Help with integration, system, and performance testing, including test tools. Take ownership as a highly motivated member of a scrum team. Write test cases within an automated test framework for development projects. Work within a Scrum environment to plan and deliver incremental software in defined sprints. Build strong partnerships with UX designers, Software Developers, and Product Managers.
UI/UX DESIGNER CONTRACT LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL, Must be onsite 5 days/week DURATION - ONE YEAR MINIMUM SELLING POINTS: User experience design and user interface Figma, sketch or Adobe creative suite and currently working with HTML CSS design systems. Must be able to create a design system from scratch. Must have at least 6 years of UI/UX professional design experience. L ooking for highly motivated and talented UI/UX consultants to work on site with our fast-paced application development team in its Chicago Loop headquarters. As a UI/UX consultant, you will assist a group of top-calibre business analysts and developers responsible for doing test-driven development of software components using Blazor/C# in multiple layers including the user interface, business domain, and data access. Job Qualifications Hands-on proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency in HTML, CSS (SCSS), and JavaScript In-Depth understanding of CSS Design Systems. Must be able to create a Design System from scratch. Experience investigating user experience design requirements Experience developing and conceptualizing a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy Proficiency in Producing high-quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes. Working knowledge of Microsoft Blazor preferred Overhaul the Legacy CBA application (AngularJS & Bootstrap) design using modern design concepts and human computer interaction (HCI) principles. Simplify the workflows followed by Basic, Advanced & Admin users. Review the more modern CBA Admin Dashboard application (Blazor). Convert designs into working prototypes using HTML, CSS & JavaScript (if applicable) Test Runner Redesign of the entire application,and simplify difference user experience flows based on user requirements. Help simplify the UX flows for this data intensive application. Convert all designs into working prototypes using HTML, CSS & JavaScript (if applicable) Web Platform Review the Legacy and new UI/UX of the Events & Notifications feature, and create designs & mockups to overcome any identified limitations.
29/05/2024
UI/UX DESIGNER CONTRACT LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL, Must be onsite 5 days/week DURATION - ONE YEAR MINIMUM SELLING POINTS: User experience design and user interface Figma, sketch or Adobe creative suite and currently working with HTML CSS design systems. Must be able to create a design system from scratch. Must have at least 6 years of UI/UX professional design experience. L ooking for highly motivated and talented UI/UX consultants to work on site with our fast-paced application development team in its Chicago Loop headquarters. As a UI/UX consultant, you will assist a group of top-calibre business analysts and developers responsible for doing test-driven development of software components using Blazor/C# in multiple layers including the user interface, business domain, and data access. Job Qualifications Hands-on proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency in HTML, CSS (SCSS), and JavaScript In-Depth understanding of CSS Design Systems. Must be able to create a Design System from scratch. Experience investigating user experience design requirements Experience developing and conceptualizing a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy Proficiency in Producing high-quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes. Working knowledge of Microsoft Blazor preferred Overhaul the Legacy CBA application (AngularJS & Bootstrap) design using modern design concepts and human computer interaction (HCI) principles. Simplify the workflows followed by Basic, Advanced & Admin users. Review the more modern CBA Admin Dashboard application (Blazor). Convert designs into working prototypes using HTML, CSS & JavaScript (if applicable) Test Runner Redesign of the entire application,and simplify difference user experience flows based on user requirements. Help simplify the UX flows for this data intensive application. Convert all designs into working prototypes using HTML, CSS & JavaScript (if applicable) Web Platform Review the Legacy and new UI/UX of the Events & Notifications feature, and create designs & mockups to overcome any identified limitations.
As an User Experience Designer you will: Use different techniques to identify and understand users and their needs, so that you can translate user stories and propose user-focused, evidence-based design approaches to meet these needs. Design accessible and impactful products and services for some of our public and private sector clients. Employ a wide range of skills, interviewing users, creating detailed plans, understanding and extrapolating data, facilitating workshops, presenting research findings and more Visualise, articulate and solve complex problems and concepts, and make disciplined decisions based on available information and research evidence. Apply technical knowledge and experience to create or design interactive prototypes, both products and services. Understand and resolve design-centric disputes across varying levels of complexity and risk. Lead and guide teams, setting the pace, ensuring teams are delivering. You can work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and use an iterative method and flexible approach to enable rapid Agile delivery. Communicate effectively across organisational and technical boundaries, understanding the context and making complex and technical information simple and accessible for non-technical audiences. As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. We'd love to meet someone with: Grounding in user-centred design, from concept to final delivery. Knowledge of which tools, process or methods to use and how to bring an agile delivery team along with you. Evidence of Working with User Centred Design colleagues to synthesize insights and act on the outcomes. You will either already have SC (Security Check) Clearance or you are able to qualify for this level of clearance (by being a UK resident for at least 3 years and not having left the country for more than 6 consecutive months during this period) Experience working with Government Digital Service (GDS) service standards, using GDS design principles and GDS prototyping toolkit Experience using a range of design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Invision Studio, Axure etc. An empathetic approach and ability to listen to the needs of technical and business stakeholders, and interpret them in a way that is clear for both audiences. Ability to present designs and justify decisions you've made using an evidence-based approach. Proven ability to create high-quality, compelling design concepts and artefacts such as personas, service maps and wireframes. Understanding of what good digital services look like and how to design in an inclusive, accessible way. Experienced in rapid paper and digital prototyping. Ability to build prototypes using code to create dynamic prototypes using HTML, CSS and Javascript.
29/05/2024
Full time
As an User Experience Designer you will: Use different techniques to identify and understand users and their needs, so that you can translate user stories and propose user-focused, evidence-based design approaches to meet these needs. Design accessible and impactful products and services for some of our public and private sector clients. Employ a wide range of skills, interviewing users, creating detailed plans, understanding and extrapolating data, facilitating workshops, presenting research findings and more Visualise, articulate and solve complex problems and concepts, and make disciplined decisions based on available information and research evidence. Apply technical knowledge and experience to create or design interactive prototypes, both products and services. Understand and resolve design-centric disputes across varying levels of complexity and risk. Lead and guide teams, setting the pace, ensuring teams are delivering. You can work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and use an iterative method and flexible approach to enable rapid Agile delivery. Communicate effectively across organisational and technical boundaries, understanding the context and making complex and technical information simple and accessible for non-technical audiences. As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. We'd love to meet someone with: Grounding in user-centred design, from concept to final delivery. Knowledge of which tools, process or methods to use and how to bring an agile delivery team along with you. Evidence of Working with User Centred Design colleagues to synthesize insights and act on the outcomes. You will either already have SC (Security Check) Clearance or you are able to qualify for this level of clearance (by being a UK resident for at least 3 years and not having left the country for more than 6 consecutive months during this period) Experience working with Government Digital Service (GDS) service standards, using GDS design principles and GDS prototyping toolkit Experience using a range of design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Invision Studio, Axure etc. An empathetic approach and ability to listen to the needs of technical and business stakeholders, and interpret them in a way that is clear for both audiences. Ability to present designs and justify decisions you've made using an evidence-based approach. Proven ability to create high-quality, compelling design concepts and artefacts such as personas, service maps and wireframes. Understanding of what good digital services look like and how to design in an inclusive, accessible way. Experienced in rapid paper and digital prototyping. Ability to build prototypes using code to create dynamic prototypes using HTML, CSS and Javascript.
Senior UI/UX Designer - Contract Rate: Open Location: Chicago, IL Duration: 12-18months + Qualifications Hands-on proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency in HTML, CSS (SCSS), and JavaScript In-Depth understanding of CSS Design Systems. Must be able to create a Design System from scratch. Experience investigating user experience design requirements. Experience developing and conceptualizing a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy. Proficiency in Producing high-quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes. Working knowledge of Microsoft Blazor preferred Responsibilities As a UI/UX consultant, you will assist a group of top-calibre business analysts and developers responsible for doing test-driven development of software components using Blazor/C# in multiple layers including the user interface, business domain, and data access.
28/05/2024
Project-based
Senior UI/UX Designer - Contract Rate: Open Location: Chicago, IL Duration: 12-18months + Qualifications Hands-on proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency in HTML, CSS (SCSS), and JavaScript In-Depth understanding of CSS Design Systems. Must be able to create a Design System from scratch. Experience investigating user experience design requirements. Experience developing and conceptualizing a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy. Proficiency in Producing high-quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes. Working knowledge of Microsoft Blazor preferred Responsibilities As a UI/UX consultant, you will assist a group of top-calibre business analysts and developers responsible for doing test-driven development of software components using Blazor/C# in multiple layers including the user interface, business domain, and data access.