by Ronald Barron | Jul 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Title: Product Designer
Location: United States
CivicActions helps the government deliver better public services through open-source technology and design.
We partner with agencies to modernize technology systems, improve user experiences, and build capacity for making government services accessible and effective for all. Our core values are Balance, Openness, and Care, and we encourage our teammates to bring their whole, authentic selves to work.
Join us as a full-time employee on our remote team to use your tech skills and make an impact!
We are seeking a Product Designer with expertise in visual design and design systems. In this role, the Product Designer brings a deep knowledge of design principles, best practices, pattern libraries, component-driven design, and accessibility web standards. This role must collaborate effectively with stakeholders, content designers, product managers, delivery managers, and software engineers to deliver inclusive and strategic digital experiences.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing digital services for large federal and state government agencies, and the people they serve.
This position is fully remote (work from home) and requires a federal background investigation.
Responsibilities
- Create and/or leverage existing design patterns that meet both users, business, and technical needs.
- Demonstrate and teach government agencies human-centered design, lean and agile methodologies.
- Communicate design decisions and what user needs they are solving verbally or visually.
- Communicate effectively across organizational, technical and political boundaries, understanding the context.
- Present wireframes and prototypes to client stakeholders.
- Communicate early and often to engineering through prototypes, wireframes, and/or other visual mock-ups, as well as co-working.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to understand system constraints and define level of effort for design decisions.
- Establish and nurture professional relationships with client stakeholders.
- Make complex information and language simple and accessible for non-technical audiences.
- Help facilitate client discovery workshops.
- Keep a structured project rhythm of iterative design: incorporating feedback, launching quickly, and testing hypotheses.
- Drive the style guide and/or component-based design system.
- Contribute to the design practice area.
Specific Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of 3+ years experience in software, web, and/or mobile visual design.
- Minimum of 3 years working in an agile/scrum/lean methodologies environment.
- You are well-versed in all aspects of current visual design standards and trends and will be responsible for managing project design reviews and execution for all visual project work.
- You can give and receive constructive feedback, enabling the feedback loop.
- You can moderate conflict resolution within teams.
- You can define and communicate MVP solutions and opportunities for iteration.
- You can make disciplined decisions based on available information and research evidence.
- You can understand and work within given constraints (such as technology, policy, regulatory, financial, and legal constraints).
- Openness to diversity and working with people from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
- Knowledge in accessibility web standards and interaction patterns (USWDS).
- Can manage complex projects and stakeholder relationships.
- You are up-to-date on the latest software tools and trends. This could be using tools such as: Sketch, Invision, Figma, Zeplin, and some HTML/CSS/JS, etc.
- You have a portfolio that demonstrates ability to design compelling visual experiences and user interfaces around business, user, and technology requirements.
- You have experience working with data visualization and data-driven storytelling through design.
- Excitement and generosity of spirit in sharing your skills to help build a growing UX practice.
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by Ronald Barron | Jul 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Title: Senior Software Engineer
Location: Remote
About Carrot:
Carrot Fertility is the leading global fertility care platform for women, who are often at the center of fertility care decisions and consequences. Plus, Carrot serves people of every age, race, income, sex, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, and geography. Trusted by hundreds of multinational employers, health plans, and health systems, Carrot’s comprehensive clinical program delivers industry-leading cost savings for employers and award-winning experiences for millions of people worldwide. Whether there is a need for care through fertility preservation, male-factor infertility, pre-pregnancy, IVF, pregnancy and postpartum, adoption, gestational surrogacy, or menopause, Carrot supports members and their families through many of the most memorable and meaningful moments of their lives.
The Role:
We’re on the hunt for the next member of the Product Engineering Team. Carrot is constantly working to improve on processes, quality, and techniques, with the goal of producing the best product in the industry. Every step towards our mission means more people forming the family they always wanted. You will help implement code throughout our tech stack, develop the direction of our product, and work with teammates throughout Carrot in order to build the optimal product. In addition, you will contribute to the big picture as well as make many in-the-moment micro-decisions in the best interest of our customers and play a key role in Influencing the engineering direction of Carrot.
The Team:
- We’re empowered to make local decisions, reducing the overhead of getting things done.
- We favor a Lean approach to our product development, following the parts of agile that work best for us.
- We welcome new technologies and are constantly self-evaluating our tools.
- We use weekly retrospectives and empowerment to help iterate on our team processes.
- We are a highly collaborative group promoting pair programming whenever possible.
Minimum Qualifications:
- You have at least 4 years of experience of post grad software engineering or equivalent experience.
- You view software engineering as a craft and welcome the opportunity to share knowledge with fellow enthusiasts.
- You care deeply about building the best experience for our users and making an impact in their lives.
- You find learning new tech and patterns exciting and love experimenting.
- You understand the balancing game an engineer has to play weighing new feature development with technical debt.
- A blank piece of paper doesn’t scare you. You are excited to design products from the ground up.
- You take pride in our mission: fertility care for all.
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by Ronald Barron | Jul 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Job Description
React Native Technology Lead
REMOTE, USA /
OP.CO. APPS /
PERMANENT – FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
/ REMOTE
For over 20 years, Gorilla has been devising, creating, and implementing commerce experiences. We’re a client-driven culture, looking for resourceful, motivated, and talented individuals to help us exceed our client’s expectations at every turn. We offer a challenging and rewarding environment where you’ll have the opportunity to work with leading brands, collaborate with some of the brightest people in the industry, and share in our mutual success.
Gorilla Group will be rebranding as Wunderman Thompson Commerce & Technology, effective during the second quarter. This will also bring together specialized capabilities across North America to strengthen the Wunderman Thompson commerce and technology offering.
Wunderman Thompson Apps builds native apps for mobile devices in iOS, Android, and connected devices including Apple TV, Chromecast and Android TV. We are trusted by and have long lasting relationships with our clients including renowned brands like JetBlue, PGA Tour and Turner Sports. More than just development, our team partners with our customers providing strategy, consulting, and business analytics from start to ship to ensure each app performs well and meets user needs.
For some examples of our work go tohttps://www.wundermanthompson.com/service/apps.By nature, we are visionaries, innovators, and pioneers in the mobile app space.
We are built to inspire growth for our clients with breakthrough creativity that helps our clients succeed. If that describes you too, then by all means, get in touchwe’d love to work with you!
Who we’re looking for:
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- The React Native Technology Lead is responsible for leading the entire React Native development effort on a project. The ideal candidate will have specialized knowledge and experience in React Native development, including implementing React Native development best practices, defining code architecture, implementing processes, and applying advanced debugging techniques.
- This position also requires strong leadership qualities, including an ability to clarify team roles within a project, delegate development tasks to other team members, and oversee delivery of releases. As a React Native Technology Lead, you’ll be overseeing and mentoring other React Native developers at a variety of skill levels.
- The most successful individual in this position will be one who can implement technical solutions, oversee an internal development team, interface with other disciplines within the organization, and communicate effectively with clients.
What you should bring to the table
- At least 5 years of experience as a React Native Developer.
- Experience with tools such as Git, Jenkins, Charles Proxy, and Postman.
- BA/BS degree with a technology-related major or equivalent experience.
- Able to provide direction to other developers up to the Senior level.
- Able to evaluate technologies brought forward from clients.
- Able to advocate for scope of work and resource needs.
- Able to assist peers in project troubleshooting.
- Ability to estimate upcoming scopes of work.
- Excellent communication skills and an eagerness to work tightly with an experienced and diverse set of team members.
- Significant experience working within an Agile environment (referencing user stories, participating in sprints, daily scrums and retrospectives).
- Experience using React Native to develop hybrid mobile projects either professionally or freelance.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model.
- Experience with popular React workflows (such as Flux or Redux).
Additional desirable skills
- Experience mentoring developers
- Experience using React to develop web-based projects either professionally or freelance.
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by Ronald Barron | Jul 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Operations Manager
United States – Remote OK
Full-Time
Operations
$80k – $90k
Founded in 1985, SelectQuote (NYSE: SLQT) provides solutions that help consumers protect their most valuable assets: their families, health and property. The company pioneered the model of providing unbiased comparisons from multiple, highly rated insurance companies allowing consumers to choose the policy and terms that best meet their unique needs. Two foundational pillars underpin SelectQuote’s success: a strong force of highly trained and skilled agents, who provide consultative needs analysis for every consumer, and proprietary technology that sources and routes high quality leads. The company has three core business lines: SelectQuote Senior, SelectQuote Life and SelectQuote Auto and Home. SelectQuote Senior, the largest and fastest-growing business, serves the needs of a demographic that sees 10,000 people turn 65 each day with a range of Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans.
Job Summary:
The Operations Manager is responsible for operational support, execution and project management of key programs within the SelectRx division.
This position will also be tasked with developing new ways to improve the overall performance of the pharmacy. This could include coming up with new processes or procedures to streamline certain tasks, finding ways to reduce costs, or identifying opportunities to increase revenue and working cross functionally to implement. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate and influence internal division team members, the executive team, and the working team to meet objectives. Strong leadership and communications skills are imperative for this role.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead delivery and execution related to operations, strategic planning, and project execution for the SelectRx division
- Identify opportunities to improve business performance and works cross-functionally with business partners to gain buy-in on new opportunities
- Drives key new processes and operational programs and projects from inception through implementation. Responsible for ensuring new initiatives are fully vetted and launched at a high velocity
- Encourage professionalism, productivity, performance, and efficiency of all pharmacy staff.
- Assist VP of Operations in implementation of projects, executive level reporting and liaison to other groups
- Performs duties and responsibilities according to the philosophy and standards of SelectRx including conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm and positive attitudes in work situations with clients, peers and visitors; maintains client and associate confidentiality. This individual is responsible for understanding all the applicable policies and procedures of the department necessary to perform essential job functions as well as the employee handbook. The position may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description as directed by the VP of Operations.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership skills to drive optimal business performance
- Strong communication skills and a proven ability to influence teams and matrix manage internal resources
- Service orientated
- Refined project management skills including the ability to implement new programs and processes
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to handle internal and external issues in a calm, positive, and professional manner.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality, outgoing and highly effective at relating to others
- Keep track of multiple tasks
- Demonstrates appropriate written and oral communication skills
- Strong written communication and presentation skills; comfortable with high degree of interaction with senior leadership team
- High degree of interpersonal and organizational skills
- Keep track of multiple tasks
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Reliable, outgoing and highly effective at relating to others
- Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, associates, clients, and general public.
- Understand and maintain confidentiality regarding patient medications and illnesses (HIPAA).
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required (preferably a Pharmacy Degree)
- 3-5+ years of operations experience
- Proven experience as both a player and a coach ability to execute while also leading and influencing others
Physical Requirements:
- Work is performed indoors with the potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to office work. Could periodically travel to other office and operational sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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by Ronald Barron | Jul 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Senior eCommerce Project Manager
Remote
Contracted
Experienced
This role is 100% remote. We are not hiring individuals outside of the US for this role and we cannot hire anyone located in CA.
Contract is for 20/hrs a week through January 2024.
Hourly Rate: Up to $90/hr with significant eCommerce PM experience
Our Code
CQL connects some of the most well-known brands with the people who love them. We are a group of authentic individuals that value forward thinking, learning, and a strong dedication to craft. Our individual passions range from scuba diving to DnD but our goal has never changed, to help make technology simple and the commerce experience compelling.
We embrace diversity and equity in a serious way. We are proud and committed to building a culture with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. Differences are valued. Be yourself. We like it that way.
About the job
This role is a key player in the work that we do. You will orchestrate transformative implementations for our clients. Working with several departments, you will allocate assignments, expertly communicate, and ensure everyone colors in the lines (budget and time).
Qualifications
- 5+ years managing eCommerce website builds and designs is required
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership experience
- Experience managing budgets, timelines, and resourcing
- Familiarity with agile methodologies
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams
- Experience working with clients
- PMP, CAPM, or Agile-related certification is a plus
You Will
- Manage two large projects ($250k-$750k) e-commerce web builds from Discovery to Deployment
- Provide project leadership to the Client project team and timelines
- Development and delivery of project deliverables, action items, and work streams
- Creating and, if necessary, implementing mitigation plans
- Effectively manage a portfolio of clients across web builds and support
- Execute a medium to large support contract for a new or existing client
- Utilize background to recognize internal process improvements or efficiencies to improve delivery on projects
- Involve and run an internal initiative as determined by the agency and PMO
- Implement and maintain resource allocation at 80% accuracy
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by Ronald Barron | Jul 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Marketing Content Manager
(Remote)
Job category: Marketing and Sales
Requisition number: MARKE029057
Full-time
Virtual
Description
Over 20 years ago, Stride was founded to provide personalized learning — powered by technology. We reached students where they were in their own journeys. We knocked down their barriers to great education. And we gave every learner equal opportunity to succeed — however they defined success. Stride innovated the learning experience with online and blended learning that prepared them for their lives ahead.
Stride is a community of passionate leaders. Whether teachers, engineers, curriculum writers, or financial managers — whatever your expertise or role, we all work to empower futures through learning. And changing the trajectory of learning itself is one of our greatest missions. Join us in developing more effective ways to learn and helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to make their way forward in life.
The Marketing Content Manager is responsible for developing and executing content marketing strategies that drive website traffic, lead generation, and brand awareness. This includes researching and understanding the target audience, developing content that meets their needs, and measuring the results of content marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a strong strategy and collaborating skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Develop and execute content marketing strategies that align with the company’s overall goals.
- Maintain and update 15-month content calendar across team and channel.
- Collaborate cross-team to implement and execute content strategy.
- Align with marketing research to understand target audience (education and seasonally).
- Work with writers, designers, and other members of the marketing team to produce high-quality content.
- Optimize content for search engines and social media.
- Track and measure the results of content marketing campaigns.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest marketing trends and best practices
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in content marketing.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Certificates and Licenses: None required.
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to work in a complex organization with multiple stakeholders.
- Facilitates task teams of internal/external resources to solve problems/pursue opportunities within one’s primary discipline or function.
- Applies expertise to develop and recommend innovative business solutions.
- Applies working knowledge in relevant discipline to recommend solutions for problems with a diverse scope.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and budget management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.)
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
- Ability to clear a required background check.
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