Browse Developer

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SMART AND PASSIONATE PERSON TO HELP BUILD A WORLD-CLASS, INTUITIVE, AND COMPREHENSIVE NAVIGATION STRUCTURE TO OPTIMIZE PRODUCT DISCOVERY WHEN SEARCHING AND BROWSING ON OUR CLIENT\'S SITE. As a BROWSE DEVELOPER you will have the opportunity to have a direct and significant impact on improving the customer experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop the client's internal thesaurus to create a normalized product description and classification system for use by the wide range of sellers on the client platform.
- Develop browse structures to organize extensive product selection for customers.
- Expand and refine data retrieval techniques to utilize the extensive product catalog and make sure products end up in the right place for customers.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects with a broad range of Merchandisers, Engineers, Designers, and other groups.
- Analyze website metrics and customer behavior data to make intelligent decisions on optimizing our navigation structures.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- Master's degree in Library or Information Science or equivalent professional experience
- Proven skills in data retrieval techniques
- 2 years of experience in taxonomy development or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Technically strong, fluent in Unix-based systems, programming skills a plus
- Passion for website usability with great instincts for improving customer shopping experience
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, and calm under pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Most of all, someone who is smart, likes to do good work, and is genuinely interested in helping customers

This contract position is expected to be 3 months in duration.