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Jamie Peil
November 9, 2009 4:32pm

The Wily business unit at CA, Inc. (formerly known as Computer Associates) is one of the last remaining fast growth software opportunities in Silicon Valley. People who know the Application Performance Management market know the leading product is Wily Introscope. We are seeking a qualified Senior User Interface Designer to join the CA Wily Engineering team at our office in South San Francisco, CA.

This is a critical position! This role will contribute to the future design of CA Wily’s APM product. CA Wily APM combines sophisticated visualization with a rich interactive user experience to create the market leading Application Performance Management tool. The qualified candidate will have a strong background in the design of interactive applications and experience with thick and thin client UI technologies.

The qualified candidate will have a strong background in the design of interactive applications and experience with thick and thin client UI technologies. A background in Human Factors, User-Centered Design, Cognitive Psychology, Information Architecture, or a similar field is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working with the rest of the UE team to drive innovation of user interaction and data visualization in the product
  • Producing UI designs in the form of use cases, sketches, story boards, flow diagrams, wire frames, and high fidelity prototypes
  • Ensuring produced designs meet usability objectives and user requirements
  • Working with Product Managers, UI developers, and Graphic Designers building the next generation of user interface for the product
  • Conducting usability tests with end-users and domain experts
  • Championing UCD principles to developers, product managers and executives
  • Planning and performing usability research; includes project planning, conducting evaluations, analyzing results, documenting issues, and proposing recommendations

    • Requirements:

  • Commitment to a career of User Experience Design excellence with at least 5 years of experience
  • Prior contribution to the User Experience of multiple complex applications, including enterprise applications and web applications
  • Understanding of UCD analytical methods and their application to the design process
  • Proficiency in user interface prototyping
  • Commitment to customers’ success with our products
  • Clarity and precision in verbal and written communication
  • Master's Degree or equivalent in Human Computer Interaction, Information Design, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, or related discipline highly preferred

    • Additionally, candidates will benefit from experience in any of the following areas: graphic design, Java Swing, data visualization, Flash/Flex, Silverlight, JavaScript and Rich Client technologies.

    There's never been a better time to join CA. We're a dynamic company with a strong vision in a growing global market. At a time when customers are demanding more and more from their technology, we're changing the way the world manages IT, to help customers better perform, compete and grow. That's why the majority of leading companies across industries worldwide use our software. It's also why you'll find a wealth of opportunities for important and rewarding work. Come to CA and build the career you want.

    We offer competitive salary, company-sponsored premium Medical/Prescription & Dental Plans, company-paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick Days, 401(k) Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Education/Training Reimbursement, Charitable Gift Program, Adoption Assistance Program, and Veterinary Care Insurance. To learn more about CA and this opportunity, we welcome you to visit our web site at www.ca.com.
    EOE/AA

    View the job description here:
    https://vurvpe1.ca.com//main/careerportal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=14054

    Please e-mail resumes directly to me at: Jamie.Peil at ca.com

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