by Ronald Barron | Nov 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Job Description
User Experience Engineer
Location: United States
Category: Marketing, Digital Experience, and Communications, Technology
Reference Number: 229387
Job Type: 1st Shift
Description
User Experience Engineer
Green Pixel Studios is charged with pushing the envelope on user experience design in digital. This role, reporting to the Director of Design Engineering, will engage in the evolution of user experience in financial services. We are looking for someone who is passionate about envisioning experiences that push imaginative solutions to enable the bank’s clients to fulfill their financial dreams.
This position will focus on building HTML5 based web components for desktop and mobile devices for our online retail banking business. The successful candidate will work with marketing, UI/UX design, and development teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior level developer to learn and grow within an established technology minded company focused on delivering outstanding experiences to its customers.
Responsibilities
- Implementation and delivery of ADA compliant, responsive-enabled HTML/CSS
- Sizing and optimization of images to be used online from provided Photoshop, Sketch, or Illustrator files
- Testing and validation of deliverables against materials provided by design teams
- Iterate to improve development process, testing, and delivery
- Active participant in agile ceremonies as part of project execution
- Represent the technical perspective in discussions surrounding UI deliverables
- Advocate for the end-user
Qualifications
Required Skills/Experience
- 1-3 years experience in front end web development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
- 1-3 years experience with CSS preprocessors such as SASS or LESS
- Experience with accessibility and ADA compliance
- Experience with web development frameworks such as Bootstrap and/or Foundation
- Experience with code repository tools and concepts such as Git and Subversion
- Experience with the production of web-based display ads, both static and animated
- Advanced comprehension of responsive design patterns and principles
- Basic knowledge of content management system (CMS) concepts
- Full understanding of the client/server relationship, and the basics of HTTP
- A passionate self-starter looking to grow his/her skillset within the UI space
- Interested in art and design, but being an actual designer is not required
- Able to confidently articulate (spoken and written) how a solution answers user needs, business goals, and technical constraints
- Strong listening, organization, and communication skills
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Background in graphic design and/or interaction design
- Experience with Sketch
- Familiarity with the principles of animation
- Experience with industry standard JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, Vue, and/or React
- Experience with web delivery automation including linting, unit testing, and minification
Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials
- Bachelor’s Degree or above
Hours and Work Schedule
- Hours per Week: 40
- Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
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by Ronald Barron | Nov 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Title: Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Location: Remote US, Remote Canada
Mozilla’s SRE Team is looking for a Senior SRE to help us build and maintain infrastructure that supports Firefox’s many features, Mozilla’s web properties and upcoming products. You’ll combine skills from DevOps/SRE, systems administration, and software development to influence product architecture and evolution by crafting reliable cloud-based infrastructure for internal and external services.
As an SRE you’ll work closely with Mozilla’s engineering and product teams and participate in significant engineering projects across the company. You’ll collaborate with passionate engineers across different levels of experience and backgrounds. A lot of your work will involve improving existing systems, building new infrastructure, evaluating tools and eliminating toil.
This position is remote friendly or you may work in a local office when they reopen and available in the USA and Canada.
As a Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Mozilla, you will
- Design, maintain and improve automation code in Python
- Build CI/CD orchestration
- Diagnose and debug production incidents and then improve systems to prevent the problem from recurring
- Be part of a 24/7 On Call support team
- Collaborate with software development teams
- Mentor junior engineers
- Manage multiple projects with an eye on high quality and timely delivery
- Demonstrate accountability and team leadership in the delivery of work
- Be trusted to resolve unclear but urgent tasks
Your Professional Profile
- 6+ years of experience (or equivalent experience) related to software development and operations
- Experience programming in at least one of the following languages: Python, Go, Perl, Ruby or Rust
- Experience with tools such as Terraform, Helm, Cloudformation, Ansible, or Puppet
- Expertise running services on GCP or AWS
- Strong communication skills
As our team works across multiple areas, you should be curious and interested in learning new things. We are excited to see any additional experience with:
- Database administration
- Kubernetes administration
- Web application design and development
- Open source software involvement
About Mozilla
Mozilla exists to build the Internet as a public resource accessible to all because we believe that open and free is better than closed and controlled. When you work at Mozilla, you give yourself a chance to make a difference in the lives of Web users everywhere. And you give us a chance to make a difference in your life every single day. Join us to work on the Web as the platform and help create more opportunity and innovation for everyone online.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Mozilla understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are crucial to and enrich the company’s core mission. We encourage applications from everyone, including members of all equity-seeking communities, such as (but certainly not limited to) women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, as appropriate. Please contact us at hiringaccommodation@mozilla.com to request accommodation.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hairstyle and texture), religion (including religious grooming and dress practices), gender, gender identity, gender expression, color, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, domestic partner status, disability, sexual orientation, age, genetic predisposition, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable laws. Mozilla will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics or any other unlawful behavior, conduct, or purpose.
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by Ronald Barron | Nov 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Title: Web Content Specialist Part Time
Location: United States
Categories: Media / Publishing Education/Higher Education
Job Description:
At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large, and small.
Summary
Content Services provides support for the build, migration, revision and maintenance of course content across traditional/non-traditional Online Program Management (OPM) partners and their supported technologies. The Web Content Assistant uses their technical skills to build, update and maintain courses and components of web-based learning content on our Partner Learning Management Systems. This position is responsible for building and maintaining content created using web-based markup/programming languages (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) with strong experience related to troubleshooting and Quality Assurance testing. Tasks are delegated to the Web Content Assistant from senior team members with explicit instruction, timelines and budgets that must be met.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provides consistent, clean, and organized web development work by converting raw course content into static and/or interactive, web-ready content to be added/updated in the Partner course delivery system
- Maintains content on Partner Learning Management Systems (LMS) based on directions from our Instructional Designers and the Lead Web Content Specialists
- Adds/updates text, images and other media to online courses across several LMS
- Maintains content standards based on both Pearson and Partner standards, as defined per Partner
- Develops online educational content by using web scripting languages (HTML, Style Sheets, JavaScript, etc.). This can include:
- Creating new code
- Reconstruction of existing code
- Quality Assurance Testing of automated and manual work
- Tracking of work progress and QA outcomes utilizing Wrike and other project management tools
- Daily reporting/communication with team lead(s).
- Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Associates degree or equivalent experience in related field required.
- Must have previous experience in a professional environment.
- Customer service experience is a plus.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Highly detail-oriented
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a team setting
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to problem solve
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Advanced knowledge and creation of HTML
- Beginning to intermediate knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
- Intermediate knowledge of CSS and JavaScript
- Beginning to intermediate knowledge of XML, JavaScript, Adobe and other applications related to design and development of online course content
- Advanced knowledge of Partner Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, etc.)
- Understanding and usage of Microsoft Windows and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is remote with training and consists of long hours sitting at a computer (approximately 95% of the time). A high-speed internet connection is required.
As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, Pearson provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the state of Colorado only, the range of starting pay for this role is $23.00-$25.00 USD per hour.
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by Ronald Barron | Nov 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Contracts Manager
Location: Remote, United States
Position Summary:
The Contracts Manager (QuartzBio) will be responsible for drafting the scope and budget for customer and vendor contracts, facilitating the review process with legal, and managing the process for development of new contracts and change orders for the fast paced, high growth QuartzBio business. The Contract Manager will also monitor contracts for upcoming closeout, extension, and renewal timeframes, and will communicate with stakeholders to enable decision-making for next steps.
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
- Manage, monitor, and report on the contracting process with Precision Corporate Legal and QuartzBio Sales, Operations, Project Management, and Senior Leadership
- Draft/review Statements of Work (SOWs) or similar contract document to govern project-level scope for QuartzBio SaaS Solutions and Professional Services with pharma and biotech customers
- Draft/review Statements of Work (SOWs) or similar contract document to govern project-level scope for QuartzBio vendors or contractors as needed
- Support review process with Legal and Senior Leadership for SaaS Agreements or Master Service Agreements
- Develop and implement contract standards and templates
- Ensure accuracy and quality of contract deliverables such as SOWs and change orders
- Collaborate with Commercial Operations and Proposals on pricing and budgets as needed
- Translate content from QuartzBio proposals to QuartzBio contracts
- Provide guidance to QuartzBio teams regarding operational implications of contract terms
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and contracting standards
- Coordinate execution of agreements and keep track of expirations and other obligations
- Maintain electronic systems and file contracts according to company policies and standards
- Assist in designing and implementing policies and procedures for contracts management
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
- 5 years relevant experience in contracts management
Other Required:
- Advanced proficiency in MS Word; and proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proven ability to multi-task and meet time sensitive deadlines
- Ability to work cross-functionally with various team members at different levels of the organization
- Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language
Preferred:
- Experience with Smartsheets software
- Experience with Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint
- Experience with contract management for SaaS or software provider
Any data provided as a part of this application will be stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 2020 Precision Medicine Group, LLC
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at:
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by Ronald Barron | Nov 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Project Manager II
Home Office
Full time
Posted Yesterday
If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our countryand you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Manages all phases of assigned projects (i.e., initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing) – Works primarily on Curriculum Quality Improvement/Assessment Quality Improvement and managing course enhancement projects.
Keeps stakeholders and departmental leadership informed of project statuses, including, but not limited to, milestone achievements, toll gate progress, risks, and any issues that may adversely affect project schedules.
Keeps project management records and systems accurate and up to date
Produces timely and accurate reports as directed
Develops realistic project plans and schedules by analyzing organizational process assets, enterprise environmental factors, task dependencies, resource requirements, work breakdown, and departmental strategy and priorities
Ensures projects meet organizational standards and are managed in accordance with applicable policies, processes, and procedures
Documents project deliverables, outputs, and notes that capture why key project decisions were made
Understands departmental strategic priorities and influences the actions and work efforts of team members in line those priorities
Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
Track project costs in order to meet budget
Facilitating change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.
Provides input to Project Management Office (PMO) manager to develop or refine project management procedures and processes for the purpose of improving efficiency
Conducts retrospective work on closed/ completed projects to document lessons learned in conjunction with associate PJM, and prepares retrospective documentation, as well as
recommendations, for review at the program level for consideration in future CQI efforts, and/ or potential redevelopment needs.
May conduct data analysis, research course and program level information as requested during the analysis phases of other projects.
May work to mentor Associate PJM and develops team leadership skills and team initiatives.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
Project management
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to use project management systems and tools
Problem Solving Skills: Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate; future-oriented; assesses what will help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what is important.
Interpersonal Skills: Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner; approaches conflict proactively; solicits and shares feedback openly; listens with empathy and maintains composure.
Accuracy: Draws on factual information garnered from careful cultivation of a broad knowledge of WGU’s goals and processes; investigates beyond assumptions.
Adaptability: Course corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations; tackles obstacles appropriately; is comfortable with ambiguity.
Reliability: Accountable to others; does what it takes to get the job done; actions are consistent with words; follows through on commitments; exhibits exceptional integrity.
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Attitude: Displays commitment to the organization and to personal growth; self-motivated and able to motivate and inspire others; asserts self appropriately to champion ideas; tells the truth in a direct and constructive manner.
Initiative: Self-directs with a strong bias for action; leads the way in improvement of performance or processes; displays keen interest in students and organization.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred)
Experience as the assigned project manager of executive-sponsored projects, with sole responsibility for project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
Experience in higher education, WGU, and program development preferred
