Front-End UI Developer

Responsibilities

• Closely collaborate with our lead UX Architect and accessibility expert to scale high-quality digital standards across the enterprise.
• Build clean, semantic, and highly maintainable user interfaces across multiple high-visibility state agency projects.
• Support active initiatives for Iowa Workforce Development (IWD), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Department of Education (DOE), and Health and Human Services (HHS).
• Implement digital accessibility from the ground up, utilizing WCAG standards, ARIA labels, and proper color contrast to ensure all digital services are universally accessible to all Iowans.
• Partner with our lead UX Architect to follow strategic architectural guidance, scaling technical accessibility standards across enterprise-level initiatives, including chatbot interfaces and global state footers.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional agency teams, clearly articulating technical frontend requirements, standards, and best practices.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in writing clean, semantic HTML5 and modern, responsive CSS/SASS.
• Proven experience implementing WCAG standards, managing ARIA landmarks/attributes, and resolving color contrast or screen-reader compatibility issues.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate front-end assets into Angular or MVC .NET environments.
• Ability to clearly explain frontend engineering concepts, WCAG requirements, and technical standards to both technical team members and agency stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in Semantic HTML5, CSS, SASS.
• 6 years of experience in WCAG 2.2 Level AA, ARIA, color contrast compliance.
• 6 years of experience in Keyboard navigation and focus management.
• 6 years of experience in Screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver).
• 6 years of experience in Accessibility auditing tools (axe DevTools, WAVE).
• 6 years of experience in Angular.
• 6 years of experience in MVC .NET frameworks.
• 6 years of experience in Web standards and best practices.
• 6 years of experience in technical communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in working with established design systems or wrapper components.
• Direct experience utilizing or extending the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS).
• 6 years of experience in Foundational understanding of user experience (UX) principles and design workflows.