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Job Title: Specialized Front-End UI Developer / Accessibility Expert - Remote

Duration (Contract): 10 11 Months

Client Location: Des Moines, IA 50309

Location Preference: Remote

Job Description:
As a Specialized Front-End UI Developer / Accessibility Expert, you will be responsible for designing and developing accessible, standards-compliant, and highly maintainable user interfaces for enterprise digital modernization initiatives. Working closely with UX architects, accessibility specialists, and cross-functional teams, you will implement frontend solutions that prioritize usability, accessibility, and responsive design while supporting multiple high-visibility public-facing applications. This role is focused exclusively on frontend engineering and accessibility, requiring deep expertise in semantic HTML, modern CSS practices, WCAG compliance, and user-centered design principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop clean, semantic, and maintainable HTML5, CSS, and SASS code following modern web standards
• Build responsive and accessible user interfaces across multiple enterprise applications and digital services
• Integrate frontend components and user interfaces into Angular and MVC .NET application frameworks
• Implement accessibility-first development practices to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards
• Configure and validate ARIA landmarks, labels, attributes, keyboard navigation, and focus management techniques
• Identify and resolve accessibility issues related to screen readers, color contrast, navigation, and user interactions
• Collaborate closely with UX architects and design teams to implement consistent user experiences and accessibility standards
• Support enterprise-wide design and accessibility initiatives, including shared components and reusable frontend patterns
• Conduct accessibility reviews and testing using both automated and manual testing methodologies
• Utilize accessibility auditing tools to identify and remediate compliance issues
• Participate in technical discussions and clearly communicate frontend standards, requirements, and best practices to stakeholders
• Maintain documentation related to accessibility standards, frontend development practices, and implementation approaches
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on usability, accessibility, and frontend architecture

Required Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies:

• Deep expertise in semantic HTML5 development and modern CSS/SASS practices
• Strong experience implementing WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility requirements
• Extensive knowledge of ARIA labels, landmarks, attributes, and accessibility best practices
• Experience managing color contrast compliance and accessible visual design implementations
• Strong understanding of keyboard navigation, focus management, and accessible interaction patterns
• Experience performing screen reader testing using tools such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
• Proficiency with accessibility auditing tools such as axe DevTools and WAVE
• Experience integrating frontend applications within Angular and MVC .NET environments
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and modern web standards
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve accessibility, usability, and frontend performance issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience collaborating with UX, development, and business teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible digital experiences
• Experience working with enterprise design systems and reusable frontend component libraries (preferred)
• Experience with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) or similar government design standards (preferred)
• Understanding of UX principles, design workflows, and user-centered design methodologies (preferred)
• Experience supporting public sector, government, or large-scale enterprise digital modernization initiatives (preferred)

The hourly range for roles of this nature are $40.00 to $80.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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