Sr. UI/UX Developer

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Location: Des Moines (Polk County), IA

Position Type: Contract

Interview Mode: Web Cam Interview Only

Key Responsibilities

• Design System Development: Build, document, and maintain a scalable design system using the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) framework or similar enterprise systems.
• Accessible Component Engineering: Develop high-level wrapper components using HTML, SASS, and Angular to ensure consistency across web applications and AI chatbot interfaces.
• Compliance Leadership: Ensure all UI patterns meet WCAG 2.1 (up to AAA) standards through semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and rigorous accessibility testing.
• Storybook Integration: Utilize Storybook for component development, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Partner with various development teams to drive adherence to UX standards and mentor those new to accessibility best practices.
• Audits & Reviews: Lead accessibility audits and participate in code reviews to ensure the quality and usability of front-end assets.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional front-end development experience.
• Expertise in Design Systems: Proven track record of setting up enterprise-level design systems from scratch.
• Accessibility Mastery: Deep knowledge of WCAG 2.1/AAA, Section 508, ARIA roles, and accessibility testing tools.
• Technical Stack: Proficiency in Angular, SASS, and HTML.
• Component Documentation: Professional experience using Storybook for UI development.
• Enterprise Experience: Direct experience with USWDS or comparable enterprise-level frameworks.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with .NET, MVC, and SQL to support seamless backend integration.
• Ability to understand backend considerations in a .NET environment for cohesive front-end delivery.