Senior Software Engineer — UI/UX & Front-End Engineering

You'll turn business and user needs into accessible, user-centered interfaces for complex enterprise web applications built on ASP.NET MVC 5. The focus is front end (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery), with C# and SQL Server work behind it. This is a long-term remote contract that renews every 6 months.The right fit is a senior engineer who has built interfaces to WCAG standards, tested them with screen readers, and can work independently in an established .NET codebase with minimal ramp-up.Tech stack: ASP.NET MVC 5, .NET Framework, C#, SQL Server, T-SQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, DevExpress, WindowsWhat you'll doDesign, build, and maintain accessible interfaces for enterprise web applications, using DevExpress components where they fitAnalyze existing screens and workflows, then design solutions that improve usability, data quality, and operational efficiencyBuild to WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA and Section 508, and test with screen readers and keyboard navigationWork across the stack in C# and SQL Server, and integrate front ends with internal and external systems through RESTful APIsWrite technical design specs, unit tests, and documentation, and support QA, usability testing, and releasesPartner with business stakeholders, customers, designers, operations, and other technology teamsWhat you'll needExperience: 5 to 8+ years of professional software development, with a significant focus on front-end and UI workFront end: Strong HTML5, CSS3 (including responsive and adaptive layouts), JavaScript, and jQuery, with clean, semantic, maintainable markupAccessibility: Hands-on experience implementing and testing to WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA and Section 508, including ARIA, semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, focus management, and testing with screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOverUI/UX: Information architecture, interaction design, visual hierarchy, and usability best practices applied to real product interfaces.NET: Strong C# and ASP.NET MVC 5, full-stack .NET development and support in a Windows environment, and a solid grasp of OOP, design patterns, and core computer science principlesData and APIs: SQL Server database design and data modeling, T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and views, plus building and consuming RESTful APIsDelivery: Analyzing requirements, unit testing, debugging complex UI and cross-browser issues, and supporting QA, usability testing, and releases, with a strong understanding of the SDLCEducation: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experienceNice to haveDevExpress UI components and reporting toolsTraining or certification in UX design, accessibility (such as IAAP CPACC or WAS), or human-centered designRunning or supporting usability tests, accessibility audits, or design reviewsFigma or Adobe XD, and turning designs into accessible front-end codeMaintaining or modernizing legacy .NET applications, especially the front-end layerAgile/Scrum, Git, and CI/CD pipelines with automated deploymentsFinancial aid, student systems, or higher education dataAdvocating for users and accessibility with technical and non-technical stakeholdersHourly Pay Rate: $80-$90nextSource is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure, and life experiences or for any other reason.nextSource is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@nextSource.com.What nextSource Provides:Healthcare Benefits including Medical, Prescription, Vision & Dental Coverage | United HealthcareVoluntary STD & LTD | New York Life401(k) Retirement Planning | FidelityDiscount Program *You are Eligible to participate in the benefits program if you are considered a full-time employee of nextSource, working at least 30 hours per week on a consistent basis. Your coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.