Global Sumi Technologies Inc

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UI/Accessibility Expert - Front-End Tech Lead (814297) Des Moines, IA Contract – Remote The client has asked that only local candidates be submitted to this position. 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 • 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, VoiceOver), 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. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation. • Understanding of government security and sensitive data handling requirements. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Section 508 and Title I/Title II accessibility compliance. • Prior work in government or public-sector environments. • Experience defining engineering standards and leading process improvements. • Familiarity with enterprise-scale front-end architectures and component libraries. Experience writing technical documentation, runbooks, or engineering process guides.