System Architect

For our client in Munich we are currently looking for:

SYSTEM ARCHITECT - specialist in accessibility and usability of user interfaces

SERVICES

The Centre of Competence for Software Ergonomics (CCSE) has the vocation of defining ergonomic standard by writing reference documents such as guidelines and by reviewing their applications in software created by the IT units. This Centre has also been created to provide support to project teams and especially to application managers and GUI developers. In this context, we are looking for an external contractor to work in ergonomics in general and accessibility in particular. The aim of this initiative will be to make sure that ergonomic requirements are met by the project development teams and to organize systematic accessibility tests for each application prior to production state.

REQUIREMENTS

The candidate should have a comprehensive knowledge of user interface design, usability/ergonomics and accessibility problematic. This should be justified by several years of training and proven experience in UI design and/or ergonomics. The candidate should have conducted reviews earlier based on ISO norms or other international standards and be very aware of their contents and implications. The candidate should display excellent English writing skills, a good ability to speak this language as well and the ability to understand/speak German or French and preferably both of them.

- At least 3 years of experience in user interface design and software ergonomics
- Good knowledge of ISO 9241 and WCAG 2.0
- Experience in CSS review (accessibility requirements)
- Excellent English writing/speaking skills
- Knowledge of French and German (optional)

WORK DESCRIPTION

UI REVIEWS AND AD-HOC DESIGN SUPPORT

- Support development teams with design work and the production of corresponding assets (mock-ups, icons, graphics, CSSs, HTML code, JavaScript code, etc.) for existing applications or in specific cases for which the general UI guidelines may not apply. Depending on the cases, knowledge of specific technology will be required: SAP (dynpro), Lotus Notes (Domino), JavaScript and other web-based development tools.
- Review existing user interface using ISO norms based on usability and accessibility.
- Review existing user interface based on expert knowledge and best practice heuristics.

DELIVERABLES:

- Review and document the compliancy of selected user interfaces against ISO norms and other state of the art usability and accessibility standards (eg WCAG 2.0)
- Provide support and various deliverables (documentation, mock-ups, HTML, CSS, JavaScript files) for new projects or projects requiring small or substantial change

Start: 26.9.2012
Location: Munich
DURATION: 3 MONTHS AND EXTENDABLEMichael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.