UX/AX Specialist

Description

[REDACTED] is seeking a UX/AX Specialist fluent in German to contribute to the design and evaluation of intuitive, inclusive, and accessible digital services for international projects.

The successful candidate will combine User Experience (UX) design with Accessibility Experience (AX) principles and guidelines to ensure a high level of usability and accessibility of the applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve user journeys, interfaces, and interaction flows, applying user-centered design principles.
• Integrate usability and accessibility requirements into design and development processes.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, accessibility assessments, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare wireframes, prototypes, and design specifications for web and mobile applications, collaborating with developers and project stakeholders.
• Communicate with German-speaking stakeholders concerning usability and accessibility topics.

Requirements

• Degree in UX/UI Design, Human–Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in UX/UI design, application and usability testing as well as usability and accessibility evaluation.
• Good understanding and knowledge of WCAG 2.2 (and BITV 2.0), ergonomic principles (ISO 9241-110 and ISO 9241-210), inclusive design (visual, hearing, motor, cognitive and learning disabilities), and assistive technologies.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g. Angular and Bootstrap), web-technologies (HTML structure and semantics, CSS and ARIA) prototyping tools (e.g. Figma), accessibility evaluation and testing tools (e.g. Google Lighthouse), and screen readers (e.g. NVDA or JAWS).
• Fluency in German and good command of English.

Knowledge of EN 301 549, the European Accessibility Act, and accessibility evaluation methodologies will be considered an advantage.

Benefits

We believe in rewarding talent and dedication. Here's what you can expect as part of our team:

• Competitive full-time salary;
• Private Health Coverage on the Company’s group program;
• Flexible Working Hours;
• Top-of-the-Line Tools;
• Professional Development: Benefit from language courses, specialized training, and continuous learning opportunities;
• Career Growth: Work with some of the most innovative and exciting specialists in the industry;
• Dynamic Work Environment: Thrive in a setting that offers challenging goals, autonomy, and mentoring, fostering both personal and company growth.

If you want an exciting challenge, work with some of the coolest technologies, and enjoy your time doing it, then join us! Submit your detailed CV in English, quoting reference: (UX/AX/10/26).

You may also consider all our other open vacancies by visiting the career section of our website ([REDACTED]) and follow us on Twitter ([REDACTED]) and LinkedIn.

[REDACTED] ([REDACTED]) is a leading European Software, Information, and Communication Technologies company, operating internationally (Athens, Brussels, Luxembourg, Copenhagen, Berlin, Stockholm, London, Nicosia, Valetta, Vienna, Den Haag, Hong Kong, etc.) The company employs over 1100 engineers, IT experts, and consultants (around 3% PhD, 41% MSc, and 54% BSc). We design and develop software applications using integrated, state-of-the-art technology. Our current IT projects have a value exceeding 300 million EURO. [REDACTED] is a renowned supplier of IT services to European Union Institutions, international organizations, European Agencies, and national government Administrations in 40 countries and 4 continents.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion.

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