UI/UX Designer

at  Chickasaw Nation Industries

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

SUMMARY

The Java Developer - UI/UX designer will closely work with the Product Manager and Lead Business users in modernizing existing User Interface screens with the objective of enriching user experiences. The Designer will incorporate aesthetically pleasing strategies to capture the requirements and produce prototypes for development.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to obtain government public trust security clearance.
Experience in wireframe tools. (e.g. wireframe.cc, InVision)
Expertise in using design tools like Figma, Sketch or Adobe XD.
Experience in Core Java, J2EE, Java Server Pages, Servlets, Struts, Enterprise Java Beans, Spring and other frameworks, HTML, XML / XSLT, SOAP, CSS2, DHTML, JMS, JPA, JNDI, JDBC, Java Email, log4j, Reports, UML and JavaScript required.
Experience using Object/Relational mapping using Hibernate.
Hands-on experience with SOAP and RESTFUL web services. Experience with API driven architecture and in designing and developing RESTFUL APIs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years’ relevant UI/UX and Java development experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Portfolio of design projects.
Experience in wireframe tools. (e.g. wireframe.cc, InVision)
Expertise in using design tools like Figma, Sketch or Adobe XD.
Working knowledge of SQL / PLSQL and database capability in Oracle environments.
Working knowledge of HTML, XML / XSLT, SOAP, CSS2, DHTML, UML, Agile methodology and Messaging Patterns.
Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, Github, Jenkins, Eclipse/MyEclipse, Sub Version, Share point, TestRail and New Relic.
Working knowledge of Maven builds, Sonar Qube, Nexus, Docker and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CICD) for automating builds and deployments.
Working knowledge on developing responsive web applications using Angular, Bootstrap.
Working knowledge of developing applications for Amazon Web Services cloud.
Proficient knowledge and understanding of software testing concepts, practices, and procedures.
Operational knowledge and understanding of the various phases of Java development with ability to apply to government documentation standards.
Experience with Application Servers like Oracle Weblogic, IBM Websphere, Tomcat and JBoss.
Experience in developing Oracle database applications using SQL, PL/SQL, perform database logical and physical design.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Conduct end user research to understand business and application roles, needs, behaviors, and motivations.
Review and ingest existing UI screens and system workflow.
Participate and lead end user meetings in defining enhancements and requirements for enriching user experience.
Design wireframes, prototypes and mockups using tools like Figma, Sketch or Adobe XD.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams comprising of Product Manager, Senior Architect, Senior Developer and Business Analysts.
Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to refine and improve screen design and workflow.
Participates in the design of software tools and subsystems to support reuse and domain analysis.
Prepares required documentation and conducts research that optimizes existing subsystems.
Identifies issues, requirements and opportunities for improvement.
Assists in code review and complex applications. Develops code and unit testing scripts.
Writes tests, uses cases and drives quality assurance through System and User Acceptance Testing.
Implements critical software or system changes. Researches new technology or development tools to remain informed of current technology.
Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.