Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect/Design engineer (HYBRID)- Only Des Moines, IOWA Candidates only

André; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Andr Global Inc. seeks a Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect to build and maintain an enterprise design system, ensure WCAG 2.1/AAA compliance, and deliver accessible, reusable components. Strong communication and experience with USWDS or similar design systems are required.

The contractor will develop and document components using Storybook, collaborate across teams, mentor peers, and drive accessibility and UX standards across state projects like DNR, HHS, IWD, with an April compliance deadline.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional front-end development experience.
• Proven ability to set up and integrate enterprise design systems.
• Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA, ARIA roles, semantic HTML.
• Proficiency in HTML, SASS, and Angular.
• Experience using Storybook for component development and collaboration.
• UX principles and accessible UI design are essential.
• Experience with USWDS or other enterprise design systems.

Responsibilities

• Design System Development: Build, document, and maintain a scalable design system and reusable component library.
• Accessible Component Development: Develop high-level wrapper components with HTML, SASS, and Angular to ensure consistency and accessibility.
• Accessibility Compliance: Ensure all components meet WCAG 2.1/AAA standards via semantic HTML, ARIA, and testing workflows.
• Storybook Integration: Use Storybook for component development, documentation, and collaboration.
• Collaboration and Mentorship: Guide other teams on accessibility and design system best practices.
• Project Support: Provide accessibility and UX support for major state systems with a deadline.
• Code and Accessibility Reviews: Participate in code reviews and accessibility audits.

Skills

Front-end development

Design system expertise

Accessibility knowledge

UX principles

Communication skills

Tools

HTML

SASS

Angular

Storybook

USWDS

Accessibility testing tools

Job description

Andr Global Inc. is a global provider of information technology services. Since 2002, we have helped our clients in the APAC region achieve their business goals by leveraging the power of technology. In 2016, we entered the AMERICAS to re-create similar success here as well. Headquartered in New York City, we are now serving our global clients.

We strive to deliver customer satisfaction through our service quality to all our clients!

Our global and diverse team helps our customers achieve their project goals at a faster pace with high affordability but without any compromise on quality. We take pride in providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers starting from startups, small businesses to Fortune 500.

With more than a decade of experience servicing customers across geographies, we have stationed ourselves at a unique position in the global market. Our ability to assemble the best workforce in record time has been a great asset to our clients.

We are looking to fulfill a contract role with our client State of Iowa.

What We're Looking For

• #1 enterprise design system expertise setting up from scratch and implementing on a project
• #2 clear technical communication skills
• #3 solid understanding of accessibility/wcag/section 508

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect with extensive experience in building and maintaining enterprise design systems, deep expertise in WCAG accessibility standards, and exceptional communication skills. This role is critical to ensuring the development of accessible, reusable, and scalable components that meet federal WCAG 2.1 (up to AAA) accessibility requirements. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of creating and implementing design systems from scratch, while collaborating across teams to ensure compliance, usability, and consistency.

Purpose of the Role

This contractor position has been created to address the immediate need for accessibility and design system expertise across multiple enterprise systems. These include high-visibility projects such as DNR, HHS, IWD, and the River AI Chatbot, which must meet federal WCAG compliance by the April deadline. The role will focus on developing, documenting, and testing reusable components using Storybook, as well as implementing high-level wrapper components that ensure accessibility and uniformity across modern applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design System Development: Build, document, and maintain a scalable design system and reusable component library using the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) framework or similar enterprise systems.
• Accessible Component Development: Develop high‑level wrapper components with HTML, SASS, and Angular to ensure consistency and accessibility across web applications and the River AI Chatbot.
• Accessibility Compliance: Ensure all components and UI patterns meet WCAG 2.1/AAA accessibility standards through semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and accessibility testing workflows.
• Storybook Integration: Use Storybook for component development, documentation, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Collaboration and Mentorship: Partner with developers from other teams, many of whom may be new to accessibility and design system best practices, to drive adherence to accessibility and UX standards.
• Project Support: Provide accessibility and UX support for major state systems, ensuring compliance by the mandated deadline.
• Code and Accessibility Reviews: Participate in code reviews, accessibility audits, and UX discussions to ensure the quality and usability of front‑end assets.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of professional front‑end development experience.
• Design System Expertise: Proven ability to set up and integrate enterprise design systems, including the development of high‑level wrapper components and reusable component libraries.
• Accessibility Knowledge: Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA standards, ARIA roles, semantic HTML, and accessibility testing tools.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in HTML, SASS, and Angular.
• Component Documentation: Experience using Storybook for component development and collaboration.
• UX Principles: Strong understanding of UX best practices and accessible user interface design.
• Enterprise Design Systems: Experience with USWDS or other enterprise‑level design systems.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Backend Familiarity: Experience with .NET, MVC, and SQL to support backend integration and cross‑team collaboration.
• Integration Awareness: Ability to understand backend considerations in a .NET environment for seamless front‑end integration.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an expert in accessibility‑focused component development and enterprise design systems who thrives in a collaborative environment. They are a strong communicator, capable of leading cross‑functional teams, and ensuring that all front‑end assets are accessible, reusable, and compliant with federal standards. This individual will play a pivotal role in meeting the organization s federal accessibility requirements and supporting the long‑term sustainability of the design system across multiple agencies.