UI/Accessibility Expert

Job Title: UI/Accessibility Expert (Remote)Location: Des Moines, IADuration: 8 MonthsInterview Type: Either Web Cam or In Person InterviewJob Description:We are seeking an UI/Accessibility Expert to join our client's team on a remote basis for a 8-month engagement. Client requires a dedicated Front-End Tech Lead to support and lead the development of Staff MIUI screens within IWD. This is a senior, lead-level rolewith responsibility for technical direction, engineering standards, accessibility compliance, and CI/CD improvement. The position combines expert-level front-end engineering with formal accessibility certification, and provides both hands-on development and team leadership.Key Responsibilities:Core Responsibilities- Serve as technical lead for the front-end codebase (Angular, SASS, HTML), setting architecture, direction, and coding standards.- Develop, review, and maintain high‑quality front-end code for Staff MIUI screens.- Implement and enforce the U.S. Web Design System and State Design System across the project.- Own accessibility strategy and ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, Title I, and Title II requirements.- Perform accessibility validation using automated testing tools, screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver), and manual keyboard/tabbing navigation.- Lead code reviews, design reviews, and mentor front-end developers.- Improve and maintain front-end CI/CD processes and pipelines.- Identify architectural gaps and define the front-end technical roadmap.- Collaborate with Java backend teams to integrate APIs and services (no Java development required).- Produce technical documentation, decision records, and process documentation.- Apply secure development practices aligned with government security and sensitive data handling requirements.Required Qualifications:- Proven experience as a Front-End Tech Lead or senior-level front-end engineer.- Expert knowledge of Angular, SASS, HTML.- Experience implementing a design system; USWDS experience strongly preferred.- Formal accessibility certification (CPACC, WAS, or equivalent).- Hands-on accessibility testing experience using automated tools, screen readers, and manual navigation.- Strong understanding of CI/CD and front-end deployment workflows.- Ability to work effectively with Java backend teams.- Demonstrated leadership skills, mentoring ability, and experience driving engineering best practices.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation.- Understanding of government security and sensitive data handling requirements.- Experience with Section 508 and Title I/Title II accessibility compliance (Preferred).- Prior work in government or public-sector environments (Preferred).- Experience defining engineering standards and leading process improvements (Preferred).- Familiarity with enterprise-scale front-end architectures and component libraries (Preferred).- Experience writing technical documentation, runbooks, or engineering process guides (Preferred).Position Requirements:- Remote position.- Candidate must be available for an in-person interview.- Remote role - Either Web Cam or In Person Interview - Locals only.Skill Matrix:Formal accessibility certification (CPACC, WAS, or equivalent) (0+ Years): RequiredFront-End Tech Lead or senior-level front-end engineer (8+ Years): RequiredExpert (8+ Years): RequiredImplementing a design system (8+ Years): RequiredAccessibility testing (8+ Years): RequiredCI/CD and front-end deployment workflows (8+ Years): RequiredWork effectively with Java backend teams (8+ Years): RequiredLeadership skills, mentoring ability (8+ Years): RequiredWritten and verbal communication skills (8+ Years): RequiredGovernment security and sensitive data handling requirements (0+ Years): PreferredSection 508 and Title I/Title II accessibility compliance (0+ Years): PreferredPrior work in government or public-sector environments (0+ Years): PreferredDefining engineering standards and leading process improvements (0+ Years): PreferredEnterprise-scale front-end architectures and component libraries (0+ Years): PreferredWriting technical documentation, runbooks, or engineering process guides (0+ Years): PreferredAbout GSK Solutions Inc:GSK Solutions Inc. is a leading IT services company specializing in consulting solutions and staff augmentation. We deliver high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective solutions, consistently exceeding client expectations with superior execution.#GSKIT