UI Developer / Accessibility Expert

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Job Title-UI Developer / Accessibility Expert
Location- Remote
Duration-12 Months
 
Job Summary
The Department of Management (DOM) Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking an experienced UI Developer / Accessibility Expert to support the state''s digital modernization initiatives. This role is focused exclusively on front-end development and web accessibility, not backend or full-stack development. The selected candidate will work closely with the Lead UX Architect to build accessible, standards-compliant user interfaces for multiple high-visibility state agency applications, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility standards.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Develop clean, semantic, and maintainable HTML5, CSS, and SASS code following modern web standards.
• Build responsive, accessible user interfaces for enterprise web applications.
• Integrate front-end components into Angular or ASP.NET MVC applications.
• Implement accessibility best practices, including WCAG 2.2, ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, focus management, and color contrast compliance.
• Conduct accessibility testing using screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) and automated tools such as axe DevTools and WAVE.
• Collaborate closely with the Lead UX Architect to implement enterprise-wide accessibility standards.
• Support accessibility enhancements for chatbot interfaces, global website components, and shared UI frameworks.
• Work with cross-functional teams to communicate frontend requirements and accessibility standards.
• Ensure consistent user experience across multiple state agency projects.
• Follow responsive design and UI development best practices.

 
Required Skills

• Strong experience with HTML5 and Semantic HTML
• Advanced proficiency in CSS3 and SASS
• Experience developing responsive, accessible web interfaces
• Hands-on experience implementing WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility standards
• Strong knowledge of ARIA labels, landmarks, and accessibility attributes
• Experience with keyboard navigation, focus management, and color contrast compliance
• Experience testing accessibility using NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
• Experience with accessibility auditing tools such as axe DevTools and WAVE
• Experience integrating front-end components into Angular or ASP.NET MVC applications
• Strong understanding of modern web standards and frontend best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with UX architects, developers, and business stakeholders

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with design systems or reusable UI component libraries
• Experience with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
• Understanding of UX principles and design workflows
• Experience supporting enterprise-level digital modernization projects
• Experience building accessible chatbot interfaces or shared UI components
• Government or public sector project experience
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies