via Adp
$146K - 166K a year
You would lead front end architecture and coding standards, ensure accessibility compliance, mentor developers, manage CI/CD, and coordinate with backend teams on secure delivery.
The role requires expert Angular, HTML, and Sass skills, accessibility certification, leadership and design-system experience, and familiarity with government security requirements.
Position Title:- Front-End Tech Lead – Angular & Accessibility (Remote) Location: Des Moines, IA Position type: Contract Interview Process:- Video or In Person The Client requires a dedicated Front-End Tech Lead to support and lead the development of Staff MIUI screens. 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.
This job posting was last updated on 10/29/2026