UI Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Design System Development: Build document and maintain a scalable design system and reusable component library using the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) framework or similar enterprise systems.
• Accessible Component Development: Develop high-level wrapper components with HTML SASS and Angular to ensure consistency and accessibility across web applications and the River AI Chatbot.
• Accessibility Compliance: Ensure all components and UI patterns meet WCAG 2.1/AAA accessibility standards through semantic HTML ARIA roles and accessibility testing workflows.
• Storybook Integration: Use Storybook for component development documentation and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Collaboration and Mentorship: 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.
• Project Support: Provide accessibility and UX support for major state systems ensuring compliance by the mandated deadline.
• Code and Accessibility Reviews: Participate in code reviews accessibility audits and UX discussions to ensure the quality and usability of front-end assets.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• • Experience: 5 years of professional front-end development experience.
  • Design System Expertise: Proven ability to set up and integrate enterprise design systems including the development of high-level wrapper components and reusable component libraries.
  • Accessibility Knowledge: Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA standards ARIA roles semantic HTML and accessibility testing tools.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in HTML SASS and Angular.
  • Component Documentation: Experience using Storybook for component development and collaboration.
  • UX Principles: Strong understanding of UX best practices and accessible user interface design.
  • Enterprise Design Systems: Experience with USWDS or other enterprise-level design systems.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Backend Familiarity: Experience MVC and SQL to support backend integration and cross-team collaboration.
• Integration Awareness: Ability to understand backend considerations in a .NET environment for seamless front-end integration.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an expert in accessibility-focused component development and enterprise design systems who thrives in a collaborative environment. They are a strong communicator capable of leading cross-functional teams and ensuring that all front-end assets are accessible reusable and compliant with federal standards. This individual will play a pivotal role in meeting the organizations federal accessibility requirements and supporting the long-term sustainability of the design system across multiple agencies.