UI/Accessibility Expert - Front-End Tech Lead

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• Local to Iowa Candidates only (Remote)

Job Description:

We require 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.

Complete Description:

We require a senior, lead-level role with responsibility for technical direction, engineering standards, accessibility compliance, and CI/CD improvement. The position combines expert-level front-end engineering with formal accessibility certification and provides both hands-on development and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as 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, VoiceOver), 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.

Required Qualifications:

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


• Expert knowledge of Angular, SASS, HTML.


• Experience implementing a design system; USWDS experience 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 of government security and sensitive data handling requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.