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UX researcher

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Cognizant is looking for an UX researcher to join our team!

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

Role: UX Researcher

Location: Newark, NJ – This is a fully onsite role.

Experience: 5+ Years

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $95,000/Year to $115,000/Year depending on the experience and other qualifications of the candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced UX researcher preferably with experience in Wealth Mgmt/Capital markets responsible for helping define and drive the future of our product. You will reveal what our users need from our products by conducting research working with cross-functional teams and performing usability studies. These responsibilities also include inspiring change delivering oral and written presentations evaluating qualitative and quantitative data and helping the UX team better

Responsibilities

Conducting User Research: use various research methods including interviews surveys usability testing and field studies to gather data about user behavior and preferences. Evaluating and Reviewing Existing Products: Analyzing the user experience of existing product and services to identify areas for improvement. Analyzing Data: Interpreting data collected from user research identifying trends and extracting meaningful insights. Communicating Insights: Clearly and concisely presenting research findings to designers and other stakeholders ensuring that insights are understood and actionable. Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: Working closely with designers engineers product managers and other team members to ensure that research findings inform design and development decisions. Promoting User-Centered Design: Championing user-centered design principles and ensuring that research findings are used to create positive and inclusive experiences for all users.


About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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