Digital Experience and Application Development Engineer

Overview Our client is a global professional services firm headquartered in New York City with businesses in insurance brokerage, risk management, reinsurance services, talent management, investment advisory, and management consulting. They have a cohesive and collaborative culture, a deep client base, and a global footprint. We are seeking a Digital Experience and Application Development Engineer on a contract basis to support our client’s business needs. This role is on-site in Midtown Manhattan. Responsibilities Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document intranet requirements and business needs. Design and develop information architecture for intranet platforms, including navigation structures, site maps, and content taxonomies. Create wireframes, navigation models, and structural frameworks to guide design and development teams. Organize content logically to improve usability, accessibility, and information findability. Develop and maintain naming conventions and metadata schemas for accurate content classification. Partner with content owners, UX designers, and developers to implement and refine intranet architecture. Conduct usability testing and incorporate feedback to improve user experience and content organization. Create and maintain documentation related to information architecture standards and processes. Communicate architecture decisions and recommendations to stakeholders to support adoption and change management efforts. Ensure intranet architecture aligns with organizational standards, governance, and compliance requirements. Support seamless user experiences across multiple devices and platforms. Contribute to intranet transformation initiatives within cross-functional and agile environments. Skills And Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Library Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field preferred. Proven experience as an Information Architect, preferably supporting intranet or enterprise content management projects. Strong understanding of information architecture principles, user-centered design, and content strategy. Experience creating site maps, wireframes, navigation flows, and taxonomies. Experience with intranet and content management platforms, preferably SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365. Ability to analyze complex information and translate it into intuitive, user-friendly structures. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to present persuasive, fact-based recommendations. Familiarity with usability testing methods and tools. Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices. Experience working within global cross-functional teams and agile environments. Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills. We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications. Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Mom Project