Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect

Hybrid in Iowa City, IA, US • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago

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Hybrid

$60 - $70/hr

Tri-Force Consulting Services Inc

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Skills

UI
Usability
User Experience
User Interface Design
WCAG
Web Applications
Web Design
Workflow
Regulatory Compliance
SQL
Sass
Scratch
Semantics
Testing
Pivotal
Experience Design
FOCUS
.NET
ASP.NET MVC
AngularJS
Artificial Intelligence
HTML
Angular.
ARIA
River AI Chatbo

Summary

Position Title: Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect (797294)

Location: 200 e. Grand Ave

Client: State of Iowa

Interview type: Web Cam Interview Only and candidate must be available for the interview on: [March 16, 17, 18]

This is a hybrid role.

Position overview / Statement of Work

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.
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.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to.

Required Skills/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.
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.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10115907
Position Id: 8905819
Posted 8 hours ago

Company Info

About Tri-Force Consulting Services Inc

Since 2000, Tri-Force Consulting Services has been an MBE/SDB certified IT consulting firm in the Philadelphia region. Tri-Force specializes in IT staffing, software development (web and mobile apps), systems integration, data analytics, system automation, cybersecurity, and cloud technology solutions for government and commercial clients. Tri-Force works with clients to overcome obstacles such as increasing productivity, increasing efficiencies through automation, and lowering costs. Our clients benefit from our three distinguishing core values: integrity, diligence, and technological excellence. Tri-Force is a six-time winner among the fastest-growing companies in Philadelphia and a four-time winner on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing companies.

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