| Job Title | IA-DOM-DOIT-AA3-Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect |
| Location | Des Moines Iowa (5 days onsite) |
| Client | State of IA |
| Client Job ID | 797294 |
| Job Description | Sr UI/UX developer/architect/design engineer with design system development experience and an expert in WCAG accessibility. Needs crystal clear communication skills.
What we&# ;re looking for:
#1 enterprise design system expertise setting up from scratch and implementing on a project #2 clear technical communication skills #3 solid understanding of accessibility/wcag/section 508
We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect with extensive experience in building and maintaining enterprise design systems deep expertise in WCAG accessibility standards and exceptional communication skills. This role is critical to ensuring the development of accessible reusable and scalable components that meet federal WCAG 2.1 (up to AAA) accessibility requirements. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of creating and implementing design systems from scratch while collaborating across teams to ensure compliance usability and consistency.
Purpose of the Role
This contractor position has been created to address the immediate need for accessibility and design system expertise across multiple enterprise systems. These include high-visibility projects such as DNR HHS IWD and the River AI Chatbot which must meet federal WCAG compliance by the April deadline. The role will focus on developing documenting and testing reusable components using Storybook as well as implementing high-level wrapper components that ensure accessibility and uniformity across modern applications.
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 organization s federal accessibility requirements and supporting the long-term sustainability of the design system across multiple agencies. Required/Desired Skills | Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience | Candidate years of exp | | 5 years of professional front-end development experience. | Required | 5 | Years | | | Design System Expertise: Proven ability to set up and integrate enterprise design systems... | Required | 0 | | | | including the development of high-level wrapper components and reusable component libraries. | Required | 5 | Years | | | Accessibility Knowledge: Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA standards ARIA roles semantic HTML and accessibility testing tools. | Required | 5 | Years | | | Technical Skills: Proficiency in HTML SASS and Angular. | Required | 5 | Years | | | Component Documentation: Experience using Storybook for component development and collaboration. | Required | 5 | Years | | | UX Principles: Strong understanding of UX best practices and accessible user interface design. | Required | 5 | Years | | | Enterprise Design Systems: Experience with USWDS or other enterprise-level design systems. | Required | 5 | Years | | | Backend Familiarity: Experience MVC and SQL to support backend integration and cross-team collaboration. | Highly desired | 5 | Years | | | Integration Awareness: Ability to understand backend considerations in a .NET environment for seamless front-end integration. | Highly desired | 5 | Years | | Questions | No. | Question | Answer | | Question1 | Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI Management in advance and contact information must be provided to CAI so that a resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if she or he does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement | | | Question2 | The Contractor must report any disciplinary action misdemeanor or felony convictions to the State for any temporary IT staff provided. Do you agree to this requirement | | | Question3 | What is your candidate&# ;s email address | | | Question4 | Have you completed and submitted the Right to Represent form making sure to do so exactly as instructed The form is located at | | | Question5 | The hourly Vendor Rate for this position is NA. Do you agree to this requirement | | | Question6 | PROVIDE CANDIDIDATES CURRENT LOCATION (CITY/STATE) HERE: | | | Question7 | SHOW YOUR WORK - In the summary of qualifications field under the details tab of the candidate&# ;s profile you should explain why your candidate is the best fit for this position. Please confirm that you have thoroughly validated and attested to the accuracy of the credentials listed throughout this candidate&# ;s VectorVMS profile and resume according to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440. Do you confirm Candidates will get rejected if an agency cuts and pastes the candidates&# ; resumes into this field REQUIRED | | | Question8 | Use of AI is Strictly Prohibited: Please be advised that the use of AI-generated responses during screenings and interviews is strictly prohibited. Confirm that your candidate has been informed of this policy and agrees to adhere to it. Non-compliance will result in disqualification from the interview process. | | | Question9 | Background Check Requirements: DOM contractor personnel are required to undergo additional background check investigations (run by DOM) before starting requiring the completion of several waiver forms & fingerprint processes. The selected candidate will be responsible for completing all the necessary waiver forms scheduling and completing the fingerprinting process and returning all completed items to DOM for processing. This is in addition to the National Criminal and Sex Offender check that the vendor | | | Question10 | Provide candidates with the complete physical address where the DOM DoIT Background Check form and fingerprint cards must be mailed. REQUIRED - Failure to provide accurate information will result in disqualification. | | | Question11 | INTERVIEW DATES: Interviews will be conducted on March 16 17 18 Only submit candidates available for interviews on the date(s) provided. | | |
Job Title IA-DOM-DOIT-AA3-Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect Location Des Moines Iowa (5 days onsite) Client State of IA Client Job ID 797294 Job Description Sr UI/UX developer/architect/design engineer with design system development experience and an expert in WCAG acces...
| Job Title | IA-DOM-DOIT-AA3-Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect |
| Location | Des Moines Iowa (5 days onsite) |
| Client | State of IA |
| Client Job ID | 797294 |
| Job Description | Sr UI/UX developer/architect/design engineer with design system development experience and an expert in WCAG accessibility. Needs crystal clear communication skills.
What we&# ;re looking for:
#1 enterprise design system expertise setting up from scratch and implementing on a project #2 clear technical communication skills #3 solid understanding of accessibility/wcag/section 508
We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect with extensive experience in building and maintaining enterprise design systems deep expertise in WCAG accessibility standards and exceptional communication skills. This role is critical to ensuring the development of accessible reusable and scalable components that meet federal WCAG 2.1 (up to AAA) accessibility requirements. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of creating and implementing design systems from scratch while collaborating across teams to ensure compliance usability and consistency.
Purpose of the Role
This contractor position has been created to address the immediate need for accessibility and design system expertise across multiple enterprise systems. These include high-visibility projects such as DNR HHS IWD and the River AI Chatbot which must meet federal WCAG compliance by the April deadline. The role will focus on developing documenting and testing reusable components using Storybook as well as implementing high-level wrapper components that ensure accessibility and uniformity across modern applications.
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 organization s federal accessibility requirements and supporting the long-term sustainability of the design system across multiple agencies. Required/Desired Skills | Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience | Candidate years of exp | | 5 years of professional front-end development experience. | Required | 5 | Years | | | Design System Expertise: Proven ability to set up and integrate enterprise design systems... | Required | 0 | | | | including the development of high-level wrapper components and reusable component libraries. | Required | 5 | Years | | | Accessibility Knowledge: Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA standards ARIA roles semantic HTML and accessibility testing tools. | Required | 5 | Years | | | Technical Skills: Proficiency in HTML SASS and Angular. | Required | 5 | Years | | | Component Documentation: Experience using Storybook for component development and collaboration. | Required | 5 | Years | | | UX Principles: Strong understanding of UX best practices and accessible user interface design. | Required | 5 | Years | | | Enterprise Design Systems: Experience with USWDS or other enterprise-level design systems. | Required | 5 | Years | | | Backend Familiarity: Experience MVC and SQL to support backend integration and cross-team collaboration. | Highly desired | 5 | Years | | | Integration Awareness: Ability to understand backend considerations in a .NET environment for seamless front-end integration. | Highly desired | 5 | Years | | Questions | No. | Question | Answer | | Question1 | Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI Management in advance and contact information must be provided to CAI so that a resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if she or he does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement | | | Question2 | The Contractor must report any disciplinary action misdemeanor or felony convictions to the State for any temporary IT staff provided. Do you agree to this requirement | | | Question3 | What is your candidate&# ;s email address | | | Question4 | Have you completed and submitted the Right to Represent form making sure to do so exactly as instructed The form is located at | | | Question5 | The hourly Vendor Rate for this position is NA. Do you agree to this requirement | | | Question6 | PROVIDE CANDIDIDATES CURRENT LOCATION (CITY/STATE) HERE: | | | Question7 | SHOW YOUR WORK - In the summary of qualifications field under the details tab of the candidate&# ;s profile you should explain why your candidate is the best fit for this position. Please confirm that you have thoroughly validated and attested to the accuracy of the credentials listed throughout this candidate&# ;s VectorVMS profile and resume according to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440. Do you confirm Candidates will get rejected if an agency cuts and pastes the candidates&# ; resumes into this field REQUIRED | | | Question8 | Use of AI is Strictly Prohibited: Please be advised that the use of AI-generated responses during screenings and interviews is strictly prohibited. Confirm that your candidate has been informed of this policy and agrees to adhere to it. Non-compliance will result in disqualification from the interview process. | | | Question9 | Background Check Requirements: DOM contractor personnel are required to undergo additional background check investigations (run by DOM) before starting requiring the completion of several waiver forms & fingerprint processes. The selected candidate will be responsible for completing all the necessary waiver forms scheduling and completing the fingerprinting process and returning all completed items to DOM for processing. This is in addition to the National Criminal and Sex Offender check that the vendor | | | Question10 | Provide candidates with the complete physical address where the DOM DoIT Background Check form and fingerprint cards must be mailed. REQUIRED - Failure to provide accurate information will result in disqualification. | | | Question11 | INTERVIEW DATES: Interviews will be conducted on March 16 17 18 Only submit candidates available for interviews on the date(s) provided. | | |
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