UX Engineer (Contract)

Description

BASIC FUNCTION

The UX Engineer primarily responsibilities are to implement the strategy and design set forth by the senior UX Engineer for new and existing websites and mobile applications. To support delivery, growth, capacity and synchronize user experience across multiple websites.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Understand and share cutting-edge innovative practices that shape current and future design thinking within Milliman
• Consistently implement design standards and approaches for new and existing systems
• Reinforce adopting Senior UX recommendations by showing benefits and providing pragmatic solutions
• Develop wireframes/mockups to visually communicate solutions
• Design and implement accessible web front-end screens and functionality utilizing current technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JQuery, JavaScript and Responsive Design, Component Architecture Design on the ASP.Net stack as well as other current relevant web UI technologies in order to fulfill technical design requirements of new enhancements and resolution of defects and client operability issues
• Implementation of secure coding practices, review and remediation of dynamic and static code analysis
• Work proof-of-concept solutions that may require interaction with the business, vendors and partners.
• Assist Team in establishing documentation for technical designs while maintaining the integrity of past documentation
• Assist Team in establishing, maintaining, and enhancing coding and design standards with the use of rigorous peer code review process
• Continuous improvement of secure development practices through formal and informal training
• Maintaining familiarity with current and emerging software development technologies, applications and methodologies to assist in the continued improvement of products and services
• Provide software development support in whatever capacity deemed necessary for the successful completion of the EB Admin Technology strategic initiatives, including but not limited to interfacing with support, quality assurance, operational staff, product managers and business customers

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Technology Skills. Extensive experience in data-driven web application UI. Proficient knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, WCAG 2.0, Sass, BEM, ASP.NET, C#, , Bootstrap, IIS, SharePoint, , and Visual Studio Team Services. Proficient knowledge of a broad spectrum of programming methodologies such as object-oriented programming, and component based architecture. Experienced with architectural decision making concerning reliable, resilient, scalable and secure coding methodologies and design. Demonstrated experience working in usability and responsive design.
• Communication Skills. Ability to present complex software concepts, verbal and written, to peers with varying technical background.
• Three years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Preferred Certifications. Microsoft developer certifications, AppSec Certifications such as CSSLP
• Important Qualities. Compatibility with Milliman Professionals, Sensitive to Quality, Communication Skills, Flexibility, Detail Oriented, and Project Management.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Must demonstrate Milliman’s core values which include:

• Integrity - Must be honest, fair, active listener, open communicator and accountable.
• Teamwork - Work cooperatively and treat clients, vendors and coworkers with respect and dignity while valuing individual differences, encouraging new ideas and sharing information.
• Commitment to excellence - Demonstrate commitment to being creative, innovative, flexible and adaptable, focusing on quality solutions, continually improving and being a winner.

ABOUT MILLIMAN

Milliman employs more than 3,500 people working in employee benefits, healthcare, life insurance/financial services, and property and casualty insurance. For more than 70 years, the firm has quietly earned a reputation for exceptional services, innovation and quality. Today Milliman is one of the nation’s most highly regarded providers of retirement plan services to the full spectrum of business, financial, government and union organizations.

HIRING PRACTICES

Our company, with the full support of our Chief Executive Officer, is fully committed to the maximum utilization of all human resources and the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We recruit, hire, train, and promote, and consider qualified applicants for employment, in all job titles without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, familial status, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as an individual with a disability, or veteran status, including qualified disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans; and shall not discriminate against any individual, or any other characteristic protected by law. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the HR department.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)