Job Description
Seeking a Senior UI / UX Developer / Architect to address the immediate need for accessibility and design system expertise across multiple enterprise systems, which includes high-visibility projects such as DNR, HHS, IWS, and the River AI Chatbot. The resource will be expected to build, document, and maintain a scalable design system and reusable component library using the US Web Design System (USWDS) framework or similar enterprise systems, as well as:

• Develop high-level wrapper components with HTML, SASS, and Angular to ensure consistency and accessibility across web applications and the River AI Chatbot.
• 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, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Partner with developers from other teams, many of whom may be new to accessibility and design system best practices, to drive adherence to accessibility and UX standards.
• Provide accessibility and UX support for major state systems, ensuring compliance by the mandated deadline.
• Participate in code reviews, accessibility audits, and UX discussions to ensure the quality and usability of front-end assets.

Requirements

Skills
Required/Preferred
Years
Candidate Experience
5+ years of professional front-end development experience.
Required
5

Proven ability to set up and integrate enterprise design systems including the development of high-level wrapper components and reusable component libraries.
Required
5

Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA standards, ARIA roles, semantic HTML, accessibility testing tools, and section 508.
Required
5

Proficiency in HTML, SASS, and Angular.
Required
5

Experience using Storybook for component development and collaboration.
Required
5

Strong understanding of UX best practices and accessible user interface design.
Required
5

Experience with USWDS or other enterprise-level design systems.
Required
5

Experience with .NET, MVC, and SQL to support backend integration and cross-team collaboration.
Highly desired
5

Ability to understand backend considerations in a .NET environment for seamless front-end integration.
Highly desired
5

Benefits

Benefit Package includes:

Paid Sick Time

Insurance for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Available

401(k) including Employer Match

HSA, Short-term & Long-term Disability Available