[IxDA Discuss] [JOB] User Interface Developer - Telecommute[RECRUITER]

[Akanowicz Ron]

That was funny.

I see this a lot on job boards- search for "usability," and a good  
number of the results will really be for programmers- the employers  
just hope to find someone with just enough understanding of usability  
so as to avoid having to hire and pay another person.

Regardless, even if a programmer _knows_ usability, when would he  
find the time?
If the employer is too tight to hire a usability person why would he  
let a programmer coordinate usability studies? Ridiculous.




Ron Akanowicz
Usability Consultant
786-853-1666

ron at softerwareconsulting.com
www.softerwareconsulting.com


On Aug 2, 2007, at 10:37 AM, Michael Tuminello wrote:

> don't forget a familiarity with high-performance trading applications.
>
> I think this person grew up in an artistic family, painting at an
> early age, and mastering composition and color theory by age 10.
> however, by middle school he/she became disillusioned with art,
> immersed themselves in computers, and spent through high school into
> college up late at night hacking away at unix machines.  only to
> find, in the last year of school they didn't want to actually do
> programming, so proceeded to get a masters in usability engineering.
> however, the career path wasn't lucrative enough, so he/she actually
> decided to become a broker after finally getting out of school.  et
> voila!  I sure hope they're reading this list...
>
>
> On Aug 2, 2007, at 10:26 AM, Tubman, Wahne wrote:
>
>> Curious to know how many people on this list are extremely
>> proficient in
>> all 3 skill sets(Programmer, Graphic designer, Usability Engineer)
>> highlighted in this post?
>>
>> Typically in my experience I find that it is rare to find these 3
>> different skill sets wrapped into just one person with equal  
>> degree of
>> proficiency.
>>
>>
>> Is this a realistic request - And individual who is highly
>> proficient in
>> C++ and Java and Color theory and Design principles - ?
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: discuss-bounces at lists.interactiondesigners.com
>> [mailto:discuss-bounces at lists.interactiondesigners.com] On Behalf Of
>> Beau Gould
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 1:42 PM
>> To: IA
>> Subject: [IxDA Discuss] [JOB] User Interface Developer -
>> Telecommute[RECRUITER]
>>
>> [JOB] User Interface Developer - Telecommute [RECRUITER]
>>
>> Location: Your home/office - Telecommute - USA
>>
>> Compensation: Competitive contract-based cash compensation, with the
>> opportunity for full-time employment, bonus and equity compensation.
>>
>> My client is an early-stage startup founded by entrepreneurs and
>> senior
>> executives from the financial services and e-commerce industries.
>> Their
>> vision is to become a leading technology platform company with an
>> initial
>> focus on electronically traded markets.
>>
>> They are seeking an ambitious User Interface Developer with 3-5 years
>> programming experience - and an intuitive sense of beauty -- to
>> build a
>> real-time, cross-asset alternative trading system.
>>
>> Required Skills:
>>
>> * Proven web site design experience. Knowledge of design principles,
>> composition, color theory, and brand adherence.
>> * Flash / JavaScript / DHTML / JSP / iFrames skills and a strong
>> interest in
>> user interface design.
>> * Data driven UI experience (using XML, web services, databases).
>> MySQL
>> experience a plus.
>> * Experience designing modular, object-oriented JavaScript and
>> ActionScript.
>>
>> * Proficiency in C/C++ and Java.
>> * Experience with Linux and Windows.
>> * Familiarity with high-performance trading applications.
>> * Strong interest in prototyping applications, creative concepts and
>> online
>> mock ups using rapid iteration.
>> * Knowledge of full life-cycle development (analysis, design,
>> construction,
>> implementation).
>> * Knowledge of rapid development methodologies.
>> * Data driven UI experience using XML, web services, databases.
>> * Good written and verbal communication skills. Strong work ethic.
>> * Online portfolio of work required.
>>
>> If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume or
>> portfolio and a paragraph (or two) highlighting your skills/ 
>> experience
>> as it
>> pertains to this job to beau at open-source-staffing.com
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Beau J. Gould
>>
>> Open Source Staffing
>> www.open-source-staffing.com
>> beau at open-source-staffing.com
>>
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