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Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect

InterSources Inc.

Des Moines, IA

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SKILLS
Architectural Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Conversation Engine, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Department of Health and Human Services, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), HTML (HyperText Markup Language), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Information Technology Consulting, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Internet Application, Internet Security, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft .NET, Model View Controller, Online Marketing, Oracle, Quality Assurance, SQL (Structured Query Language), Section 508, Software Development, Sustainability, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Systems Scalability, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Tools, Time Management, Usability Engineering, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Web Accessibility, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Web Design, Web Programming
LOCATION
Des Moines, IA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Title:Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect
Location:Des Moines IA
On-site/Remote/Hybrid: Hybrid
Duration: 2 Months
Interview Process: 2 Round (Zoom)
No of submissions: 3
No of Positions: 1

Job Description:
Sr UI/UX developer/architect/design engineer with design system development experience and an expert in WCAG accessibility. Needs crystal clear communication skills.

What we're looking for:
#1 enterprise design system expertise setting up from scratch and implementing on a project
#2 clear technical communication skills
#3 solid understanding of accessibility/wcag/section 508

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect with extensive experience in building and maintaining enterprise design systems, deep expertise in WCAG accessibility standards, and exceptional communication skills. This role is critical to ensuring the development of accessible, reusable, and scalable components that meet federal WCAG 2.1 (up to AAA) accessibility requirements. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of creating and implementing design systems from scratch, while collaborating across teams to ensure compliance, usability, and consistency.

Purpose of the Role
This contractor position has been created to address the immediate need for accessibility and design system expertise across multiple enterprise systems. These include high-visibility projects such as DNR, HHS, IWD, and the River AI Chatbot, which must meet federal WCAG compliance by the April deadline. The role will focus on developing, documenting, and testing reusable components using Storybook, as well as implementing high-level wrapper components that ensure accessibility and uniformity across modern applications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design System Development: Build, document, and maintain a scalable design system and reusable component library using the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) framework or similar enterprise systems.
  • Accessible Component Development: Develop high-level wrapper components with HTML, SASS, and Angular to ensure consistency and accessibility across web applications and the River AI Chatbot.
  • Accessibility Compliance: Ensure all components and UI patterns meet WCAG 2.1/AAA accessibility standards through semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and accessibility testing workflows.
  • Storybook Integration: Use Storybook for component development, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Collaboration and Mentorship: Partner with developers from other teams, many of whom may be new to accessibility and design system best practices, to drive adherence to accessibility and UX standards.
  • Project Support: Provide accessibility and UX support for major state systems, ensuring compliance by the mandated deadline.
  • Code and Accessibility Reviews: Participate in code reviews, accessibility audits, and UX discussions to ensure the quality and usability of front-end assets.
Required Qualifications
  • Experience: 5+ years of professional front-end development experience.
  • Design System Expertise: Proven ability to set up and integrate enterprise design systems, including the development of high-level wrapper components and reusable component libraries.
  • Accessibility Knowledge: Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA standards, ARIA roles, semantic HTML, and accessibility testing tools.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in HTML, SASS, and Angular.
  • Component Documentation: Experience using Storybook for component development and collaboration.
  • UX Principles: Strong understanding of UX best practices and accessible user interface design.
  • Enterprise Design Systems: Experience with USWDS or other enterprise-level design systems.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)
  • Backend Familiarity: Experience with .NET, MVC, and SQL to support backend integration and cross-team collaboration.
  • Integration Awareness: Ability to understand backend considerations in a .NET environment for seamless front-end integration.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is an expert in accessibility-focused component development and enterprise design systems who thrives in a collaborative environment. They are a strong communicator, capable of leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring that all front-end assets are accessible, reusable, and compliant with federal standards. This individual will play a pivotal role in meeting the organization's federal accessibility requirements and supporting the long-term sustainability of the design system across multiple agencies.

Skills:
5+ years of professional front-end development experience. Required 5 Years
Design System Expertise: Proven ability to set up and integrate enterprise design systems. Required
including the development of high-level wrapper components and reusable component libraries. Required 5 Years
Accessibility Knowledge: Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA standards, ARIA roles, semantic HTML, and accessibility testing tools. Required 5 Years
Technical Skills: Proficiency in HTML, SASS, and Angular. Required 5 Years
Component Documentation: Experience using Storybook for component development and collaboration. Required 5 Years
UX Principles: Strong understanding of UX best practices and accessible user interface design. Required 5 Years
Enterprise Design Systems: Experience with USWDS or other enterprise-level design systems. Required 5 Years
Backend Familiarity: Experience with .NET, MVC, and SQL to support backend integration and cross-team collaboration. Highly desired 5 Years
Integration Awareness: Ability to understand backend considerations in a .NET environment for seamless front-end integration. Highly desired 5 Years

About Us:
InterSources Inc, is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company.

About the Company

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InterSources Inc.

It’s all about harnessing the real power of data. InterSources Inc was founded in 2007 providing intelligent data solutions to clients across industries and geographies.

Over the years, we have built products on Business Intelligence & Big Data platform simplifying and transforming the way business intelligence and real-time data analytics empower Corporations and end-users using Softwares like Tableau, Business Objects, MicroStrategy, etc.

In the process, we have enabled companies to use data analytics to help better understand, predict and influence consumer behavior, identify new market opportunities as they emerge, provide to users the data they need, alert the user when and why key business metrics have changed and enable them to make smart decisions.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2007
WEBSITE
https://www.intersourcesinc.com/

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