Ia-Dom-Doit-Aa3-Sr. Ui/Ux Developer/Architect/Design Engineer
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Overview
Job Description
Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect
Sr. UI/UX developer/architect/design engineer with design system development experience and an expert in WCAG accessibility. Needs crystal clear communication skills.
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 with.NET, 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.
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