Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect/Design engineer

*Job Title: Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect/Design engineer* *Interview Type:* In Person Interview You will be the accessibility, and design systems lead for multiple high-visibility state enterprise systems that must meet federal WCAG 2.1/AAA compliance. The core work is building a scalable, reusable component library from scratch using USWDS (or similar enterprise design system), Angular, HTML, SASS, and Storybook for development, documentation, and testing. You need 5+ years of front-end experience with proven expertise in semantic HTML, ARIA roles, accessibility testing workflows, and creating high-level wrapper components that ensure consistency and accessibility. Strong experience creating and integrating enterprise design systems and reusable libraries is mandatory. Beyond coding, you will partner with cross-functional teams, mentor developers new to accessibility, participate in code reviews and accessibility audits, and ensure all front-end assets are accessible, reusable, scalable, and sustainable. Strong communication skills are critical, with preferred backend knowledge in .NET, MVC, and SQL, and a bachelor's degree is required. *Senior UI/UX Developer/Architect Overview* * The Senior UI/UX Developer/Architect will provide accessibility and enterprise design system expertise across multiple enterprise systems * The role is critical to developing accessible, reusable, scalable, and consistent components that meet federal WCAG 2.1 accessibility requirements, including requirements up to AAA where applicable * The successful candidate will have a proven track record of creating and implementing design systems from scratch and integrating enterprise-level design systems across modern applications * This position will focus on developing, documenting, and testing reusable components using Storybook, as well as implementing high-level wrapper components that promote accessibility, consistency, and uniformity * The role will support high-visibility enterprise projects that must meet federal WCAG compliance requirements by the applicable deadline * The ideal candidate is an expert in accessibility-focused component development and enterprise design systems who thrives in a collaborative environment * This individual will partner with developers from multiple teams, including individuals who may be new to accessibility and design system best practices, to promote adherence to accessibility and UX standards * The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional collaboration while ensuring front-end assets are accessible, reusable, compliant, and sustainable * The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in meeting federal accessibility requirements while supporting the long-term sustainability of the enterprise design system across multiple agencies *Job Duties* * 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 * Develop high-level wrapper components using HTML, SASS, and Angular to ensure consistency and accessibility across web applications and enterprise systems * Develop accessible, reusable, and scalable UI components * Ensure all components and UI patterns meet WCAG 2.1/AAA accessibility standards through semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and accessibility testing workflows * Use Storybook for component development, documentation, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams * Partner with developers from other teams to drive adherence to accessibility and UX standards * Provide accessibility and UX support for major enterprise systems to ensure compliance with mandated requirements * Participate in code reviews, accessibility audits, and UX discussions * Ensure the quality, usability, accessibility, and consistency of front-end assets * Collaborate across teams to establish and maintain enterprise design system best practices * Mentor and support developers who are new to accessibility and design system best practices * Support the immediate need for accessibility and design system expertise across multiple enterprise systems * Contribute to the long-term sustainability and adoption of reusable design system components across multiple agencies *Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience* * 5+ years of professional front-end development experience * Proven ability to set up and integrate enterprise design systems, including high-level wrapper components and reusable component libraries * Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA standards, ARIA roles, semantic HTML, and accessibility testing tools * Proficiency in HTML, SASS, and Angular * Experience using Storybook for component development, documentation, and collaboration * Strong understanding of UX best practices and accessible user interface design * Experience with USWDS or other enterprise-level design systems * Proven experience creating and implementing design systems from scratch * Ability to develop accessible, reusable, and scalable components * Exceptional communication and collaboration skills * Ability to partner with developers across teams to promote accessibility and design system best practices * Experience participating in code reviews, accessibility audits, and UX discussions * Ability to support accessibility compliance and user experience standards across enterprise applications *Specific Details to Call Attention To:* * 5+ years of professional front-end development experience is required * Strong WCAG 2.1/AAA accessibility expertise is critical * Hands-on experience with enterprise design systems and reusable component libraries is required * Experience creating and implementing a design system from scratch is highly important * Angular, HTML, and SASS experience is required * Storybook experience is required for component development, documentation, and collaboration * Strong knowledge of semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and accessibility testing workflows is required * Experience with USWDS or a comparable enterprise design system is required * Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills are critical * The candidate must be capable of working with developers who may be new to accessibility and design system best practices * The role will support multiple high-visibility enterprise systems with federal WCAG compliance requirements * The candidate will be expected to contribute to accessible, reusable, scalable, and sustainable front-end assets * Preferred backend experience includes .NET, MVC, and SQL *Required Education:* * Bachelor's Degree