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The Application Development Team in the Deans office with the University of Virginia's School of Medicine (SOM) is seeking a Web Application Tester to join a growing team and participate in the full software development lifecycle for applications that support the SOM's education, clinical, and research missions.
The usability/web tester will provide insight into web application interface and experience design for current and future projects. The qualified candidate will work to improve web application usefulness and usability in collaboration with programmers, project managers, and stakeholders. The immediate focus of the position will be on helping the team replenish/replace all of our student-facing applications (starting with online testing) and improve/augment our Work Design system.Duties Include:- Generating storyboard, wireframes, and prototypes as needed.
- Use knowledge of programming and server software operations to develop basic/routine programs designed to enhance user appeal and utility as well as the site's overall functionality.
- Maintaining in-depth knowledge and understanding of different research methodologies and data analysis techniques in regard to usability.
- Participating in basic stress or performance testing targeting usability.
- Create web front-end user interfaces to new or existing databases to make business applications web-accessible.
- Design, develop, deploy, maintain and troubleshoot basic/routine Internet-based applications for University organizations.
- Integrate existing and new Internet-based applications with University-controlled and foreign resources using various integration strategies and technologies.
- Responsible for requirements gathering and articulation of user interface issues, including the development of page/site prototypes.
- Provide tier-1 application support and training where necessary.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements (only need one of the below options): 1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline and less than one year of experience.2. Associate's degree and 2 years of relevant experience developing web applications, designing websites, or testing websites for usability in either an educational or professional setting.3. High school diploma and 4 years of relevant experience developing web applications, designing websites, or testing websites for usability in either an educational or professional setting.All applicants MUST have some experience in web application development or usability testingAnticipated Hiring Range: $58,000 - $65,000 depending upon relevant education and experience.APPLICATION PROCESS:Please apply through Workday, and search for R0024553. Complete an application online and attach a CV/resume and cover letter. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching Find Jobs in the top search bar. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. This role is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.This position will also require an Education Verification (FSAKA) and health screening. Questions on the position or application process should be directed to Lauren Jackson, IT Recruiter at The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check at time of offer per University Policy.The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. Vacancy expired!
