UI/Accessibility Expert - Front-End Tech Lead

Front-End Tech Lead (Accessibility & UI Engineering)

We are seeking an experienced Front-End Tech Lead to lead the design, development, and delivery of Staff MIUI applications within the IWD program. This role combines hands-on front-end development, technical leadership, accessibility expertise, and modernization of engineering processes. The ideal candidate will drive architecture decisions, establish development standards, ensure accessibility compliance, and mentor development teams while contributing directly to the codebase.

<>Key Responsibilities

• 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.

<>Required Qualifications

• 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.