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Job#: 3038407
Job Description:
User Researcher (contract)
REMOTE US
$49.00 - $54.00 (DoE)
This team supports a broad portfolio of data, analytics, and business intelligence products across Azure Data. This vendor User Researcher III role will support research efforts for a team focused on Real-Time Intelligence, Fabric IQ, and Observability. The person in this role will help the team execute research that improves understanding of the needs, behaviors, and workflows of data professionals and other technical users. The ideal candidate will bring strong research execution skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in the data and analytics space, with curiosity about the tools, workflows, and challenges faced by modern data teams.
Job Responsibilities:
Support the planning and execution of qualitative research studies, including in-depth interviews to better understand user workflows, unmet needs, and experience gaps.
Conduct and support qualitative research efforts, including interview moderation, usability testing, and synthesis of open-ended feedback, to generate actionable insights about technical user needs and behaviors.
Help execute qualitative research using methods such as semi-structured interviews, contextual inquiry, and usability studies to uncover how data professionals work, where they encounter friction, and what they need from the product experience.
Support participant recruitment and scheduling, study logistics, note-taking, and other operational aspects of research execution.
Analyze and summarize research findings into clear outputs such as notes, themes, presentations, and summary reports.
Help maintain organized research documentation, repositories, and supporting materials so insights can be shared and referenced by the broader team.
Provide support across multiple research projects, helping ensure high-quality deliverables and timely execution.
Assist in identifying patterns in user feedback and surfacing insights that help inform product and design decisions.
Support the team in conducting research in compliance with privacy, consent, and other applicable requirements.
Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and support multiple research efforts at once.
Experience with core user research methods such as interviews, usability testing, surveys, and qualitative synthesis.
Ability to document findings clearly and produce well-structured research deliverables.
Comfort working in technical product spaces or learning complex technical domains quickly.
Interest in data, analytics, and technical user workflows.
Familiarity with enterprise software, cloud technologies, analytics platforms, or developer-focused tools is a plus.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Information Science, Market Research, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
4-6 years of experience in user research, UX research, market research, or a related field.
Experience researching enterprise, technical, or data-focused products is a strong plus.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
Job Description:
User Researcher (contract)
REMOTE US
$49.00 - $54.00 (DoE)
This team supports a broad portfolio of data, analytics, and business intelligence products across Azure Data. This vendor User Researcher III role will support research efforts for a team focused on Real-Time Intelligence, Fabric IQ, and Observability. The person in this role will help the team execute research that improves understanding of the needs, behaviors, and workflows of data professionals and other technical users. The ideal candidate will bring strong research execution skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in the data and analytics space, with curiosity about the tools, workflows, and challenges faced by modern data teams.
Job Responsibilities:
Support the planning and execution of qualitative research studies, including in-depth interviews to better understand user workflows, unmet needs, and experience gaps.
Conduct and support qualitative research efforts, including interview moderation, usability testing, and synthesis of open-ended feedback, to generate actionable insights about technical user needs and behaviors.
Help execute qualitative research using methods such as semi-structured interviews, contextual inquiry, and usability studies to uncover how data professionals work, where they encounter friction, and what they need from the product experience.
Support participant recruitment and scheduling, study logistics, note-taking, and other operational aspects of research execution.
Analyze and summarize research findings into clear outputs such as notes, themes, presentations, and summary reports.
Help maintain organized research documentation, repositories, and supporting materials so insights can be shared and referenced by the broader team.
Provide support across multiple research projects, helping ensure high-quality deliverables and timely execution.
Assist in identifying patterns in user feedback and surfacing insights that help inform product and design decisions.
Support the team in conducting research in compliance with privacy, consent, and other applicable requirements.
Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and support multiple research efforts at once.
Experience with core user research methods such as interviews, usability testing, surveys, and qualitative synthesis.
Ability to document findings clearly and produce well-structured research deliverables.
Comfort working in technical product spaces or learning complex technical domains quickly.
Interest in data, analytics, and technical user workflows.
Familiarity with enterprise software, cloud technologies, analytics platforms, or developer-focused tools is a plus.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Information Science, Market Research, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
4-6 years of experience in user research, UX research, market research, or a related field.
Experience researching enterprise, technical, or data-focused products is a strong plus.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
Salary : $49 - $54