User Interface Architect, Lead Associate

Peraton•San Antonio, TX

13h

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Usability Manager to join a development team and help drive system innovation for related services by developing testing methods and solving usability problems. The role requires a broad understanding of the components of large consumer-facing web applications and participation throughout development, from definition and design through implementation, unit testing, and deployment. The position focuses on user interface design and development, usability reviews, and improving front-end design. The successful candidate translates high-level requirements into interaction flows and artifacts and turns them into intuitive, functional user interfaces. They collaborate with product management and engineering on product direction, visuals, and user experience; conduct user research and evaluate feedback; and establish design guidelines, best practices, and standards. The role also involves presenting and defending designs and milestone deliverables to peers and executive stakeholders, as well as guiding and mentoring UX teams.

Requirements

Minimum experience: 6 years with a BS/BA, 4 years with an MS/MA, 2 years with a Ph.D., or 10 years with a high school diploma.
Degree in an IT- or math-related field, or equivalent years of experience.
Strong customer service and oral and written communication skills.
Strong critical-thinking skills for expedient problem-solving.
Strong video network administration, documentation, and debugging skills.
Experience using artificial intelligence to gain insights, generate designs, and adapt experiences.
Expertise in usability testing methods such as card sorting, heuristic evaluation, surveys, and user interviews.
Proficiency in design tools including Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision, and Miro.
Deep knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 and Section 508 accessibility standards.
Ability to design wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that address user needs and business objectives.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex usability problems and lead research initiatives.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience guiding UX teams.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Experience using and deploying usability-related techniques.
Must hold a current professional UX certification, such as Nielsen Norman Group, Human Factors International (HFI), or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, OmniGraffle, or other visual design and wireframing tools.
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping.
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.

Responsibilities

Participate in all phases of development, from definition and design through implementation, unit testing, and deployment.
Design and develop user interfaces.
Develop and execute automated unit tests to ensure software is suitable for release.
Participate in code reviews.
Help define structured practices, particularly for source code management and build and release management.
Participate in usability reviews and lead improvements to front-end design.
Translate high-level requirements into interaction flows and artifacts, then create intuitive and functional user interfaces.
Collaborate with product management and engineering to define and implement solutions for product direction, visuals, and experience.
Execute visual design stages from concept through final hand-off to engineering.
Develop original ideas that make complex design challenges simpler and more user-friendly.
Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to communicate design ideas.
Present and defend designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and executive stakeholders.
Conduct user research and evaluate user feedback.
Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards.
Lead research initiatives and guide and mentor UX teams.