UI/Accessibility Expert - Front-End Tech Lead

📋 Description

• Serve as the technical lead for the front-end codebase, establishing architecture, technical
• Develop, review, and maintain high-quality front-end components and interfaces for staff-facing
• Implement and enforce the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) and applicable state design system
• Define and oversee the accessibility strategy, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508
• Conduct accessibility assessments using automated testing tools, screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA
• Lead code and design reviews, mentor front-end developers, and promote engineering best practices.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience as a Front-End Tech Lead or senior-level front-end engineer.
• Expert-level proficiency in Angular, SASS, and HTML.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining design systems, with strong preference for
• Formal accessibility certification, such as CPACC, WAS, or an equivalent qualification.
• Practical experience conducting accessibility testing using automated tools, screen readers, and
• Strong understanding of CI/CD processes, front-end deployment workflows, and development pipelines.

🎁 Benefits

• Remote work opportunity for candidates based locally in Iowa.
• Senior-level technical leadership role with significant influence over front-end architecture and
• Opportunity to drive accessibility initiatives and contribute to inclusive, compliant digital
• Collaboration with experienced front-end and Java backend engineering teams.
• Opportunity to mentor developers and shape technical processes and development practices.