About the Role
Title: Federal User Experience Architect – Remote
Job Description:
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: Any Location / Remote
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ196486
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None
Public Trust/Other Required:
Other
Job Family:
Software Development
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Accessibility, Angular, JavaScript, Screen Readers
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No
Job Description:
We are seeking a Federal UI-UX Architect (Accessibility) to enhance digital services for a federal customer. This role focuses on creating accessible, user-friendly interfaces that comply with federal accessibility standards and best practices. The ideal candidate will have experience with human-centered design, accessibility compliance, and front-end performance optimization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop responsive, accessible front-end components using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js)
- Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1+, Section 508, and plain language best practices
- Conduct automatic and manual accessibility testing to identify and remediate issues
- Optimize front-end performance for cloud-based applications
- Implement US Web Design System (USWDS) components for consistent, user-friendly experiences
- Collaborate with UI designers, back-end developers, and accessibility experts
- Work within agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) to deliver iterative improvements
- Create wireframes and implement strategies to advocate for business requirements and user needs
- Perform user experience research and make innovation recommendations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field is required at a minimum.
- Degree in HCI or UX with emphasis on design and front-end development desired.
- 7+ years experience in agile front-end/UI-UX development, including proficiency in JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and related technologies
- Proficiency with the Angular Development Platform
- Experience, Training, or certification in accessibility compliance, 508 testing standards, and accessibility tools.
- 2+ years experience developing complex software applications in a virtualized AWS environment.
- Mobile development experience is desired.
- Knowledge of ARIA, screen readers, and accessibility auditing tools (Axe, JAWS, WAVE, Lighthouse) desired.
- Experience with U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) desired.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks helpful but not required