Front-End Tech Lead

Rapsys Technologies Pte Ltd.; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapsys Technologies Pte Ltd. seeks an experienced Front-End Tech Lead to guide the front-end team in Des Moines, IA. You will architect solutions, drive UI strategy, and ensure exceptional user experiences while championing accessibility and performance.

The role requires leadership skills, deep knowledge of Angular/SASS/HTML, and collaboration with Java back-end teams. Prior experience with design systems and government-ready projects is a plus.

Qualifications

• Formal accessibility certification such as CPACC, WAS, or an equivalent certification.
• Proven experience as a Front-End Tech Lead or senior-level front-end engineer.
• Expert knowledge of Angular, SASS, and HTML.
• Experience implementing design systems; USWDS experience is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on accessibility testing experience using automated tools, screen readers, and manual navigation.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and front-end deployment workflows.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Java backend teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and engineering best-practice implementation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Understanding of government security and sensitive data-handling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the front-end development team to deliver high-quality interfaces.
• Architect scalable front-end solutions and design systems.
• Ensure accessibility, performance, and responsive design across products.
• Collaborate with backend teams to align on APIs and integration patterns.
• Promote engineering best practices and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Job description

We're Hiring: Front-End Tech Lead!

We are looking for an experienced and innovative Front-End Tech Lead to join our team in Des Moines. In this role, you will guide the front-end development team, architect solutions, and ensure top-quality user experiences for our products. If you have a passion for modern web technologies and leadership, we want to hear from you!

Location: Des Moines, IA United States
Work Mode: Remote (Need Local to IA only)
Role: Front-End Tech Lead

Required Qualifications

• Formal accessibility certification such as CPACC, WAS, or an equivalent certification.
• Proven experience as a Front-End Tech Lead or senior-level front-end engineer.
• Expert knowledge of Angular, SASS, and HTML.
• Experience implementing design systems; USWDS experience is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on accessibility testing experience using automated tools, screen readers, and manual navigation.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and front-end deployment workflows.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Java backend teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and engineering best-practice implementation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Understanding of government security and sensitive data-handling requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Section 508 and Title I/Title II accessibility compliance.
• Previous experience working 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 8 years of professional front-end development experience
• Strong expertise in JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills
• Solid understanding of responsive design & UX principles
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities

Ready to lead the way in front-end innovation?