User Experience Designer - UX
Hybrid
Brussels Region, Belgium
Freelance
10-03-2025
Job Specifications
CV Submission deadline: 13th March
Location: Belgium - near site, 2 hours from Brussels
VASS is seeking a skilled User Experience Expert with expertise in Drupal and Angular to contribute to international projects for the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CNECT).
DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS
Following tasks will be performed by the external service provider:
User Experience:
• Analyse business needs in UX
• Prepares quantitative and qualitative research and analysis in UX
• Design UX and services for our online content Front-End Expertise:
• Build and customize Twig templates for Drupal.
• Develop and maintain CKEditor custom components.
• Develop and maintain Angular components and applications.
API Integration:
• Integrate RESTful APIs for dynamic data presentation.
Accessibility and Standards Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, such as WCAG.
• Optimize applications for diverse users, ensuring a high-quality experience for all.
Collaboration and Documentation:
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical audience.
• Maintain detailed documentation.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Following skills and knowledge are required for the performance of the above listed tasks:
Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
Drupal Expertise:
• Proven experience with Drupal (preferably Drupal 8/9/10).
• Familiarity with Drupal theming, Twig templates, and custom module integration.
• Understanding of multilingual setups and internationalization (i18n) for global projects.
Angular Knowledge:
• Proficiency in Angular (latest versions) for building dynamic front-end components.
• Strong understanding of Angular modules, services, and component-based architecture. Front-End Development Skills:
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, SASS, and Typescript.
• Familiarity with modern front-end tooling (Webpack, npm, etc.).
UX/UI Focus:
• Understanding of responsive and adaptive design principles.
• Ability to transfer wireframes into functional interfaces.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG).
Version Control and Collaboration:
• Experience using Git and collaborative tools like GitHub or GitLab.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum workflows and tools like JIRA, Confluence.
• Familiarity with Docker or other containerization tools.
• Capability to write clear and structured technical documents.
Problem Solving and Debugging:
• Strong debugging skills for both Drupal and Angular environments.
• Familiarity with browser developer tools and performance optimization
SPECIFIC EXPERTISE
Following specific expertise is mandatory for the performance of tasks:
• at least 10 years of specific expertise in HTML/CSS
• at least 10 years of specific expertise in Javascript and associated libraries (jQuery, Ajax, Json, Gsap)
• at least 5 years of specific expertise in Drupal themes
• at least 5 years of specific expertise in Angular/Typescript
CERTIFICATIONS & STANDARDS
The following can be covered either by certifications or proven expertise with the standards:
• Usability and accessibility standards
If you are interested, please don't hesitate to submit your application!
About the Company
We are a global digital transformation company that puts organizations at the forefront of innovation, by bringing together talent, knowledge and technology. With our digital solutions, we lead people and organizations around the world on their transition towards the future. Our 4,900 experts in 26 countries across Europe, America and Asia work alongside our clients, partners and key industry players to deliver best-in-class digital innovation that shapes the landscape of banking, retail, insurance, public administration, u... Know more
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