Job Title: Senior UI/Accessibility Front-End Tech Lead Location: Remote (Local candidates preferred) Duration: 8 months Employment Type: Contract We are hiring for the role of Senior UI/Accessibility Front-End Tech Lead. Below are the key details: Role Overview A dedicated Front-End Tech Lead is needed to support and lead the development of enterprise front-end screens. This senior, lead-level role is responsible for technical direction, engineering standards, accessibility compliance, and CI/CD pipeline improvement. The position combines expert-level front-end engineering with formal accessibility certification, providing both hands-on development and technical 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 designated interface screens. Implement and enforce the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) 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. Produce technical documentation, decision records, and process documentation. Apply secure development practices aligned with government security and sensitive data handling requirements. Required Skills & Experience 8+ years of proven experience as a Front-End Tech Lead or senior-level front-end engineer. 8+ years of expert knowledge in Angular, SASS, and HTML. 8+ years of experience implementing design systems (USWDS experience strongly preferred). Formal accessibility certification (CPACC, WAS, or equivalent). 8+ years of hands-on accessibility testing experience using automated tools, screen readers, and manual navigation. 8+ years of strong understanding of CI/CD and front-end deployment workflows. 8+ years of experience working effectively alongside Java backend teams. 8+ years of demonstrated leadership skills, mentoring ability, and driving engineering best practices. 8+ years of strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation. Proven understanding of government security standards and sensitive data handling requirements. Preferred Skills Experience with Section 508 and Title I/Title II accessibility compliance. Prior work experience 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.