UI/UX and front-end engineering

• 5 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a significant focus on front-end / UI development
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery, with an emphasis on writing clean, semantic, maintainable markup
• Demonstrated experience applying UI/UX design principles information architecture, interaction design, visual hierarchy, and usability best practices to real product interfaces
• Hands-on experience implementing and testing for web accessibility, including WCAG 2.1/2.2 (AA) and Section 508 compliance
• Practical experience with ARIA roles/attributes, semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, focus management, and testing with assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers such as JAWS/NVDA/VoiceOver)
• Strong proficiency in C# and the ASP.NET MVC 5 framework
• Experience developing and supporting full-stack .NET applications in a Windows environment
• Solid experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including database design/data modeling and writing T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and views to support UI features
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and core computer science principles
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and integrating front-end interfaces with internal and external systems
• Experience with unit testing and supporting QA, usability testing, and release processes
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and best engineering practices
• Ability to analyze requirements, debug complex UI and cross-browser issues, and deliver reliable, polished solutions

Preferred Skills

• Experience with DevExpress UI components and reporting tools
• Formal training or certification in UX design, accessibility (e.g., IAAP CPACC/WAS), or human-centered design
• Experience conducting or supporting usability testing, accessibility audits, or design reviews
• Familiarity with design/prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD) and translating designs into accessible front-end code
• Experience with financial aid, student systems, or higher education data
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience maintaining or modernizing legacy .NET applications, particularly front-end layers
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and source control systems such as Git
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to advocate for users and accessibility with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Education

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience