Seattle - Usability Engineer II position
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Skills: Multiple user research methodologies, Proficient with MS Word,
Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, HTML,
Date: 11-7-2005
Location: Seattle-Area, WA
Area code: 206
Tax term: CON_W2
Pay rate: DOE
Length:
Position ID: 173429
Dice ID: 10107021
Job description:
iMatch Technical Services is a premier Northwest Contingency & Contract
Staffing firm providing Management & Technical staff with expertise in
the areas of: Management,Management Consulting, Data Management,
Infrastructure, Software Development Life Cycle, and Creative Services.
We are currently searching for a Usability Engineer II.
USABILITY ENGINEER II:
DESCRIPTION:
The Usability Engineer II is responsible for using a variety of
research methods in order to obtain user data at both a high level
(i.e. field research & contextual inquiry; workflow analysis; needs
identification) and a detailed level (i.e. testing specific
interfaces). Other primary responsibilities include data analysis,
development of recommendations, and the communication of findings in
both a written report and verbal presentation.
RESPONSIBLITIES:
-Develops comprehensive research plans that provide primary and
secondary research; administers studies, communicates findings in
written and verbal reports, generates action plans and follows up to
ensure issues are addressed.
-Works closely with the usability team to peer-review and provide
feedback on study plans, reports, and presentations, and to research
and report on current industry literature.
-Acts as a usability resource and information source for groups
including UI, Site --Directors, Business Analysts, Customer Connection,
Marketing, RMO, and Technology.
-Represents user needs during requirements definition, project
planning, and UI design.
-Must be able to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time. Frequent
and repetitive hand and finger motion is required for the utilization
of the computer.
REQUIREMENTS:
* B.S. or M.S. in Technical Communication, Human Factors,
Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or related social science, or
relevant graduate-level coursework.
* 3-5 years experience using multiple user research methodologies, such
as lab studies, field research, iterative prototype testing, and
surveys/questionnaires.
* Highly organized and extremely detail oriented
* Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team
* Willingness and ability to travel both within the US and
internationally (must have valid passport)
* Excellent computer skills.
* Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, HTML
* Work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously
* Must be able to work with a wide variety of people in a professional
and diplomatic manner
* Must be able to work with minimum supervision, using initiative and
good judgment
* Must be Organized
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Unfortunately, we can only hire local candidates for this position, so
anyone outside of Washington State will not be considered.
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Travel required: none
Telecommute: no
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Contact for more information:
Shauna Stewart
iMatch
1417 4th Ave
Ste 810
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 262-1661
Fax: (206) 262-1771
E-mail: sste...@imatch.com
Web: http://www.imatch.com