{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2bdc91b160b1f86f45dd9ba2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2bdc91b160b1f86f45dd9ba2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2bdc91b160b1f86f45dd9ba2","title":"UI Developer / Accessibility Expert","description":"Job Title: UI Developer / Accessibility Expert\nLocation: Des Moines, IA\nDuration: 10 Months\nInterview Type: Webcam or In-person\n\nJob Description:\nThe Client is seeking a highly skilled, communication-focused UI Developer / Accessibility Expert to join our digital modernization team. We are looking for a dedicated front-end specialist who will focus entirely on user interfaces and accessibility, rather than a backend or full-stack developer role.\n\nIn this position, you will closely collaborate with our lead UX Architect and accessibility expert to scale high-quality digital standards across the enterprise. You will be responsible for building clean, semantic, and highly maintainable user interfaces across multiple high-visibility state agency projects. This role requires an immediate start to support active initiatives for Iowa Workforce Development (IWD), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Department of Education (DOE), and Health and Human Services (HHS).\n\nCore Responsibilities:\nFrontend Engineering: Author clean, well-structured, and highly maintainable HTML and CSS/SASS that complies with modern web standards.\nFramework Integration: Seamlessly integrate frontend user interfaces into Angular or MVC .NET frameworks.\nAccessibility Architecture: Implement digital accessibility from the ground up, utilizing WCAG standards, ARIA labels, and proper color contrast to ensure all digital services are universally accessible to all Iowans.\nCollaborative Development: Partner with our lead UX Architect to follow strategic architectural guidance, scaling technical accessibility standards across enterprise-level initiatives, including chatbot interfaces and global state footers.\nClear Communication: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional agency teams, clearly articulating technical frontend requirements, standards, and best practices.\n\nRequired Technical Skills & Qualifications\n\nSemantic Markup Expert: Deep expertise in writing clean, semantic HTML5 and modern, responsive CSS/SASS.\nAccessibility Mastery: Proven experience implementing WCAG standards, managing ARIA landmarks/attributes, and resolving colour contrast or screen-reader compatibility issues.\nFramework Experience: Demonstrated ability to integrate front-end assets into Angular or MVC .NET environments.\nStrong Communicator: Ability to clearly explain frontend engineering concepts, WCAG requirements, and technical standards to both technical team members and agency stakeholders.\n\nPreferred Qualifications (A Plus)\n\nExperience working with established design systems or wrapper components.\nDirect experience utilizing or extending the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS).\nFoundational understanding of user experience (UX) principles and design workflows.\n\nRequired Skill Sets\nSemantic HTML5, CSS, SASS\nWCAG 2.2 Level AA, ARIA, color contrast compliance\nKeyboard navigation and focus management\nScreen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)\nAccessibility auditing tools (axe DevTools, WAVE)\nAngular\nMVC .NET frameworks\nWeb standards and best practices\nTechnical communication\nExperience working with established design systems or wrapper components.\nDirect experience utilizing or extending the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS).\nFoundational understanding of user experience (UX) principles and design workflows.","company":"Apollo Technology Solutions","rawCompany":"apollo technology solutions","city":"Burlington","state":"IA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T20:38:47.488Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1255.00","title":"Web and Digital Interface Designers","slug":"web-and-digital-interface-designers"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541490","title":"Other Specialized Design Services","slug":"other-specialized-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"UI Developer / Accessibility Expert","description":"Job Title: UI Developer / Accessibility Expert\nLocation: Des Moines, IA\nDuration: 10 Months\nInterview Type: Webcam or In-person\n\nJob Description:\nThe Client is seeking a highly skilled, communication-focused UI Developer / Accessibility Expert to join our digital modernization team. 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