Front-End UI Developer / Accessibility Expert

About the Role

This role is for our client in the digital modernization team. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled, communication-focused UI Developer / Accessibility Expert who will focus entirely on user interfaces and accessibility. The successful candidate will closely collaborate with our lead UX Architect and accessibility expert to scale high-quality digital standards across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Author clean, well-structured, and highly maintainable HTML and CSS/SASS that complies with modern web standards.
• Seamlessly integrate frontend user interfaces into Angular or MVC .NET frameworks.
• Implement digital accessibility from the ground up, utilizing WCAG standards, ARIA labels, and proper color contrast to ensure all digital services are universally accessible to all Iowans.
• Partner with our lead UX Architect to follow strategic architectural guidance, scaling technical accessibility standards across enterprise-level initiatives, including chatbot interfaces and global state footers.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional agency teams, clearly articulating technical frontend requirements, standards, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, semantic, and highly maintainable user interfaces across multiple high-visibility state agency projects.
• Collaborate with the development team to ensure that all digital services are accessible and meet the required standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest web development trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to improve the quality and maintainability of the codebase.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS/SASS, and JavaScript.
• Deep expertise in writing clean, semantic HTML5 and modern, responsive CSS/SASS.
• Proven experience implementing WCAG standards, managing ARIA landmarks/attributes, and resolving color contrast or screen-reader compatibility issues.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate front-end assets into Angular or MVC .NET environments.
• Ability to clearly explain frontend engineering concepts and requirements to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.

Tools & Technologies

• Angular or MVC .NET frameworks.
• HTML5, CSS/SASS, and JavaScript.
• WCAG standards, ARIA labels, and proper color contrast.
• Git version control system.
• Agile development methodologies.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract length: 11 months.
• Work arrangement: Onsite.
• Specific onsite requirements: The candidate will be required to work on-site at the client's location in Des Moines, IA.

Interview Process

The process typically includes an initial screening followed by a technical interview via MS Teams.