Sr. UI/UX Developer/ Architect/ Design Engineer - Hybrid - Iowa

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Contract Iowa City, IA, US
3 days ago Requisition ID: 2073
Salary Range: $70.00 To $80.00 Hourly
Role: Sr. UI/UX Developer / Architect / Design Engineer
Location: Des Moines, IA
Work Mode: Hybrid
Employment Type: Contract
Job Summary

The client is seeking a highly skilled Sr. UI/UX Developer / Architect / Design Engineer with strong experience in enterprise design systems, front-end development, and web accessibility.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building and implementing design systems from scratch, developing reusable UI components, and ensuring applications meet WCAG 2.1/AAA and Section 508 accessibility standards. Excellent technical communication skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities

Build, document, and maintain enterprise design systems and reusable component libraries using USWDS or similar frameworks.
Develop accessible and reusable UI components using Angular, HTML, and SASS/SCSS.
Ensure UI components comply with WCAG 2.1/AAA and Section 508 requirements.
Use Storybook** for component development, documentation, and collaboration.
Apply semantic HTML, ARIA, keyboard accessibility, and accessibility testing practices.
Conduct code reviews, accessibility audits, and UX reviews.
Collaborate with development teams and provide guidance on design systems and accessibility best practices.
Support multiple enterprise applications and ensure consistent, accessible user experiences.
Required Qualifications

5+ years of professional front-end development experience.
Strong experience building enterprise design systems from scratch.
Hands-on experience with Angular, HTML, and SASS/SCSS.
Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1/AAA, Section 508, ARIA, and semantic HTML.
Experience with Storybook and reusable component libraries.
Strong understanding of UX and accessible UI design principles.
Experience with USWDS or similar enterprise design systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with .NET, MVC, and SQL
Understanding of front-end and backend integration in a .NET environment.
Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strong UI/UX and front-end professional with deep Design System and Accessibility expertise who can work independently, communicate clearly with technical teams, and help organizations build accessible, scalable, and reusable UI solutions.

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