User Experience Design Advisor

Qualifications

Required Education bachelors degree in relevant discipline or equivalent experience required. Required Skills (Critical Competencies)

• Strategic Mindset  - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
• Drives Results  - Pushes team and cross functional partners to deliver needed results in tough circumstances and expedited timelines
• Action Oriented  - Takes on tough challenges with sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Decision Quality  - Makes sound and timely decisions to keep work moving forward
• Manages Complexity  - Makes sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Manages Ambiguity  - Operates effectively and drives work forward even when things are not certain or there is no clear way forward
• Balances Stakeholders  - Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders across Health Services and Enterprise
• Collaborates  - Quickly builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to ensure progress
• Courage  - Steps up to address difficult issues and says what needs to be said
• Instills Trust  - Quickly gains confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Communicates Effectively  - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear message and adapts to multiple audiences
• Situational Adaptability  - Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Required Experience

• Overall 11-13 years  professional experience
• Experience with large-scale web projects and integration with React meta frameworks like Gatsby, NextJs, Astro, etc is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as Contentful is often used to deliver content to web applications and websites.
• Experience with responsive design to ensure content displays properly on various devices.
• In-depth understanding of Contentfuls content modeling, including creating content types, fields, and relationships.
• Familiarity with the Contentful Content Delivery API (CDA) and Content Management API (CMA) for retrieving and managing content programmatically.
• Proficiency in templating languages like Handlebars, Mustache, or similar, which are often used in combination with Contentful to render content on the frontend.
• Depending on the projects complexity, knowledge of server-side programming languages like Node.js, Ruby, or Python may be required for building custom server logic and integrations with Contentful.
• Experience integrating Contentful with other technologies and services, such as e-commerce platforms, databases, or third-party APIs, to create comprehensive solutions.
• Experience working directly with clients or stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and address feedback or issues.
• In addition to these technical skills, having real-world experience with Contentful projects, including case studies or a portfolio of work, can be a significant asset when seeking Contentful developer roles. Continuous learning and staying up-to-date with Contentful updates and web development trends are also essential for career growth in this field

Required Skills

• The ability to create clear and comprehensive documentation for code, configurations, and integrations to assist team members and clients.
• Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines and tools to automate the deployment process and ensure smooth updates to Contentful-powe'red applications.
• Proficiency in testing methodologies, including unit testing and end-to-end testing, to ensure the reliability and functionality of Contentful-powe'red applications.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with designers, content creators, and other team members in agile development environments.
• Skills in optimizing website and application performance, including image optimization, lazy loading, and caching strategies, to ensure fast load times and a great user experience.
• Knowledge of security best practices to protect the content and user data stored in Contentful and prevent common vulnerabilities in web applications.
• Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and the ability to implement accessible designs to ensure inclusivity for all users.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git to manage code repositories and collaborate with other developers effectively.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools like Jira or Trello to plan, track progress, and meet project deadlines.

Desired Experience

• Experience with internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) techniques for delivering content in multiple languages and regions.
• Preferred to have Contentful Certifications.

Skills Required

content modeling , Web Development, Api Integration, Javascript