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UI/Accessibility Expert Front End Tech Lead (814297)

Argyllinfotech
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Remote
  • Instant Apply
3 days ago

Job Description

Role/Title: IA-DOM-DOIT-AA3 IWD UI/Accessibility Expert - Front-End Tech Lead (814297)
Loc: 510 E. 12th St, Office 1, Des Moines, IA 50319 / Polk County (Remote Work Arrangement)
Position type: Contract (Start Date: 10/26/2026, End Date: 06/30/2027)
Work schedule: Remote
Position overview:
DOM DoIT requires a dedicated Front-End Tech Lead to support and lead the development of Staff MIUI screens within IWD. This is a senior, lead-level role with responsibility for technical direction, engineering standards, accessibility compliance, and CI/CD improvement, combining expert-level front-end engineering with formal accessibility certification.
Key responsibilities:
  • Serve as a technical lead for the front-end codebase (Angular, SASS, HTML), setting architecture, direction, and coding standards.
  • Develop, review, and maintain high quality front-end code for Staff MIUI screens.
  • Implement and enforce the U.S. Web Design System and State Design System across the project.
  • Own accessibility strategy and ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, Title I, and Title II requirements.
  • Perform accessibility validation using automated testing tools, screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, Voice Over), and manual keyboard/tabbing navigation.
  • Lead code reviews, design reviews, and mentor front-end developers.
  • Improve and maintain front-end CI/CD processes and pipelines.
  • Identify architectural gaps and define the front-end technical roadmap.
  • Collaborate with Java backend teams to integrate APIs and services (no Java development required).
  • Produce technical documentation, decision records, and process documentation.
  • Apply secure development practices aligned with government security and sensitive data handling requirements.
    Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Proven experience as a Front-End Tech Lead or senior-level front-end engineer.
  • Expert knowledge of Angular, SASS, and HTML.
  • Experience implementing a design system; USWDS experience is strongly preferred.
  • Formal accessibility certification (CPACC, WAS, or equivalent).
  • Hands-on accessibility testing experience using automated tools, screen readers, and manual navigation.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD and front-end deployment workflows.
  • Ability to work effectively with Java backend teams.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, mentoring ability, and experience driving engineering best practices.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation.
  • Understanding government security and sensitive data handling requirements.
    Experience: Senior-level / Tech Lead experience in front-end engineering.
    Preferred experience:
  • Experience with Section 508 and Title I/Title II accessibility compliance.
  • Prior work in government or public-sector environments.
  • Experience defining engineering standards and leading process improvements.
  • Familiarity with enterprise-scale front-end architectures and component libraries.
  • Experience writing technical documentation, runbooks, or engineering process guides.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDes Moines, IA (
Remote
)

Skills

  • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
  • Architectural Servicesunmatched
  • Code Reviewsunmatched
  • Coding Standardsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
  • Continuous Integrationunmatched
  • DOM (Document Object Model)unmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • HTML (HyperText Markup Language)unmatched
  • Javaunmatched
  • Keyboardsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Section 508unmatched
  • Staff Developmentunmatched
  • Standards Developmentunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Test Automationunmatched
  • Test Toolsunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • User Interface (UI) Requirementsunmatched
  • User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched
  • Validation Testingunmatched
  • Voice-Overunmatched
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)unmatched
  • Web Designunmatched
  • Work From Homeunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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