Front-End Web Engineer - WCAG & UI​/UX Lead

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced front-end web developer to unify, align, and maximize the entire CDEC web presence following United States Web Design System (USWDS) principles. The role focuses on UI/UX, ADA, WCAG compliance, and continuous improvement of the agency’s digital portfolio.

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• State paid life insurance policy
• Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)
• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• State paid short‑term disability coverage
• Additional optional life and disability plans
• Credit Union membership
• Training and professional development

What you’ll be doing:

• Keep the CDEC digital portfolio accessible, online, and functional at all times.
• Manage the overall health of the digital portfolio through UI/UX metrics and monitoring.
• Address site performance issues by diagnosing and debugging problems.
• Serve as the primary authority on website accessibility per WCAG and maintain compliance.
• Ensure alignment with BITS, OIT, USWDS, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with Business Operations and BITS leadership to support web operations and infrastructure.
• Lead operational efforts to identify and remedy UI/UX issues with tactical execution.
• Advocate an Agile, iterative approach for all web operations, prioritizing speed while avoiding security or WCAG violations.
• Measure, analyze, and respond to front‑end health metrics of all CDEC websites.
• Develop and maintain the CDEC website backlog using user stories and personas.
• Collaborate closely with the Product team and back‑end developers to align decisions and release notes.
• Lead various in‑scope projects that advance the BITS vision of rationalization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Only residents of the State of Colorado may apply.

• Four (4) years of full‑time professional experience as a webmaster, web engineer, web developer, or web architect.
• At least two (2) years of experience with enterprise‑level content management systems (CMS).
• At least one (1) year of experience managing ADA and WCAG compliance.
• Or a bachelor’s degree in business, software, or technology with the above experience requirements.

• Direct experience with technology operations and product teams.
• Complete fluency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with enterprise‑level SaaS, Confluence, JIRA, HCM, LMS, and CRM platforms.
• Experience supporting system integrations of cloud platforms, SaaS, HCM, LMS, or CRM including SSO.
• Experience in unification efforts to streamline, standardize, and rationalize websites.
• Experience implementing mobile‑forward, green digital design principles.
• Experience with modernizing a digital portfolio for artificial intelligence optimization.
• Additional related education on a year‑for‑year basis may substitute for experience.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or military status in accordance with applicable law.

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