UI​/Accessibility Expert

Job Title:

UI/Accessibility Expert (Remote)

Location:

Des Moines, IA Duration: 8 Months Interview Type:
Either Web Cam or In Person Interview

Job 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 role

with 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, Voice Over), 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.
• - 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):
  Required
• Front-End Tech Lead or senior‑level front‑end engineer (8+ Years):
  Required
• Expert (8+ Years):
  Required
• Accessibility testing (8+ Years):
  Required
• CI/CD and front‑end deployment workflows (8+ Years):
  Required
• Work effectively with Java backend teams (8+ Years):
  Required
• Leadership skills, mentoring ability (8+ Years):
  Required
• Written and verbal communication skills (8+ Years):
  Required
• Government security and sensitive data handling requirements (0+ Years):
  Preferred
• Section 508 and Title I/Title II accessibility compliance (0+ Years):
  Preferred
• Prior work in government or public‑sector environments (0+ Years):
  Preferred
• Defining engineering standards and leading process improvements (0+ Years):
  Preferred
• Enterprise‑scale front‑end architectures and component libraries (0+ Years):
  Preferred
• Writing technical documentation, runbooks, or engineering process guides (0+ Years):
  Preferred

About 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.