UI/Accessibility Expert - Front-End Tech Lead

• Lead front-end development efforts using Angular, HTML, and SASS, establishing coding standards and architectural best practices.
• Design, develop, review, and maintain scalable, high-quality user interfaces.
• Implement and enforce design system standards, including US Web Design System (USWDS) and State Design System guidelines.
• Champion accessibility initiatives and ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, Title I, and Title II requirements.
• Conduct accessibility testing using automated tools, screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver), and manual keyboard navigation techniques.
• Lead code reviews, design reviews, and mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Drive improvements to CI/CD pipelines and front-end deployment processes.
• Define and execute the front-end technical roadmap, identifying opportunities for modernization and optimization.
• Collaborate closely with backend teams to integrate APIs and enterprise services.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, architectural decisions, and development guidelines.
• Apply secure coding practices and ensure adherence to government security and data protection standards.

• Proven experience as a Front-End Tech Lead, Lead UI Developer, or Senior Front-End Engineer.
• Strong expertise in Angular, HTML, CSS/SASS, and modern front-end development practices.
• Experience implementing and maintaining enterprise design systems; USWDS experience preferred.
• Accessibility certification such as CPACC, WAS, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with accessibility compliance testing and remediation.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, source control, and deployment workflows.
• Experience collaborating with backend development teams and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and technical decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with secure software development practices and handling sensitive data.

<>Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Section 508, ADA, and other accessibility compliance initiatives.
• Previous experience in government or public-sector environments.
• Background in establishing engineering standards and process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of enterprise-scale front-end architectures, reusable component libraries, and design systems.
• Experience creating technical runbooks, architectural documentation, and development playbooks.