UI/Accessibility Expert – Front-End Tech Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Act as the technical lead for the front-end codebase utilizing Angular, SASS, and HTML.

• Establish front-end architecture, set technical direction, and define coding standards.

• Develop, review, and sustain front-end code for Staff MIUI screens.

• Implement and uphold the U.S. Web Design System and the State Design System.

• Take ownership of the accessibility strategy and ensure adherence to WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, Title I, and Title II requirements.

• Conduct accessibility validation utilizing automated testing tools, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and manual keyboard/tabbing navigation.

• Lead code and design reviews.

• Mentor front-end developers.

• Enhance and maintain front-end CI/CD processes and pipelines.

• Identify architectural deficiencies and outline the front-end technical roadmap.

• Collaborate with Java backend teams to integrate APIs and services; Java development is not required.

• Create technical documentation, decision records, and process documentation.

• Implement secure development practices in line with government security and sensitive data handling requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Front-End Tech Lead or a senior-level front-end engineer.

• In-depth knowledge of Angular, SASS, and HTML.

• Experience in implementing a design system; familiarity with USWDS is highly preferred.

• Formal accessibility certification (CPACC, WAS, or similar).

• Practical experience in accessibility testing with automated tools, screen readers, and manual navigation.

• Strong understanding of CI/CD and front-end deployment workflows.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with Java backend teams.

• Proven leadership skills, mentoring capabilities, and experience in promoting engineering best practices.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation proficiency.

• Knowledge of government security and sensitive data handling requirements.

• Experience with Section 508 and Title I/Title II accessibility compliance.

• Previous experience in government or public-sector environments.

• Experience in defining engineering standards and leading process enhancements.

• Familiarity with enterprise-scale front-end architectures and component libraries.

• Experience in writing technical documentation, runbooks, or engineering process guides.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contractor engagement.

• Remote work opportunity for candidates based in Iowa.