UI/Accessibility Expert

GSK Solutions Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

GSK Solutions Inc. is seeking a UI/Accessibility Expert to join our client’s team on a remote 8-month engagement.

The candidate will serve as technical lead for the front-end codebase (Angular, SASS, HTML), set architecture and coding standards, and own the accessibility strategy across WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, Title I/II. The role combines hands-on development with leadership, mentoring, and collaboration with Java backend teams for API integration.

Qualifications

• Formal accessibility certification required (CPACC, WAS, or equivalent).
• Senior front-end engineer with lead experience.
• Experience implementing accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508).
• Experience with USWDS design system is preferred.
• Strong CI/CD and front-end deployment knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead front‑end codebase architecture and coding standards (Angular, SASS, HTML).
• Develop, review, and maintain Staff MIUI screens.
• Enforce USWDS across the project and own accessibility strategy.
• Perform accessibility testing with automated tools and screen readers.
• Mentor front‑end developers and drive engineering best practices.
• Improve and maintain front‑end CI/CD processes.

Skills

Angular

SASS

HTML

USWDS

Accessibility

CI/CD

Leadership

Mentoring

Screen readers

Education

CPACC/WAS certification

Tools

JAWS/NVDA/VoiceOver

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Job Title: UI/Accessibility Expert (Remote)

Location: Des Moines, IA

Duration: 8 Months

Interview Type: Either Web Cam or In Person Interview

Job Description:

We are seeking an UI/Accessibility Expert to join our client's team on a remote basis for a 8-month engagement. Client requires a dedicated Front-End Tech Lead to support and lead the development of Staff MIUI screens within IWD. This is a senior, lead-level role

with responsibility for technical direction, engineering standards, accessibility compliance, and CI/CD improvement. The position combines expert-level front-end engineering with formal accessibility certification, and provides both hands‑on development and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities

• - Serve as technical lead for the front-end codebase (Angular, SASS, HTML), setting architecture, direction, and coding standards.
• - Develop, review, and maintain high‑quality front-end code for Staff MIUI screens.
• - Implement and enforce the U.S. Web Design System and State Design System across the project.
• - Own accessibility strategy and ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, Title I, and Title II requirements.
• - Perform accessibility validation using automated testing tools, screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver), and manual keyboard/tabbing navigation.
• - Lead code reviews, design reviews, and mentor front‑end developers.
• - Improve and maintain front‑end CI/CD processes and pipelines.
• - Identify architectural gaps and define the front‑end technical roadmap.
• - Collaborate with Java backend teams to integrate APIs and services (no Java development required).
• - Produce technical documentation, decision records, and process documentation.
• - Apply secure development practices aligned with government security and sensitive data handling requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• - Proven experience as a Front-End Tech Lead or senior‑level front‑end engineer.
• - Expert knowledge of Angular, SASS, HTML.
• - Experience implementing a design system; USWDS experience strongly preferred.
• - Formal accessibility certification (CPACC, WAS, or equivalent).
• - 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 work effectively with Java backend teams.
• - Demonstrated leadership skills, mentoring ability, and experience driving engineering best practices.
• - Understanding of government security and sensitive data handling requirements.
• - Experience with Section 508 and Title I/Title II accessibility compliance (Preferred).
• - Prior work in government or public‑sector environments (Preferred).
• - Experience defining engineering standards and leading process improvements (Preferred).
• - Familiarity with enterprise‑scale front‑end architectures and component libraries (Preferred).
• - Experience writing technical documentation, runbooks, or engineering process guides (Preferred).

Position Requirements:

• - Remote position.
• - Candidate must be available for an in‑person interview.
• - Remote role - Either Web Cam or In Person Interview - Locals only.

Skill Matrix:

• Formal accessibility certification (CPACC, WAS, or equivalent) (0+ Years): Required
• Front-End Tech Lead or senior‑level front‑end engineer (8+ Years): Required
• Expert (8+ Years): Required
• Accessibility testing (8+ Years): Required
• CI/CD and front‑end deployment workflows (8+ Years): Required
• Work effectively with Java backend teams (8+ Years): Required
• Leadership skills, mentoring ability (8+ Years): Required
• Written and verbal communication skills (8+ Years): Required
• Government security and sensitive data handling requirements (0+ Years): Preferred
• Section 508 and Title I/Title II accessibility compliance (0+ Years): Preferred
• Prior work in government or public‑sector environments (0+ Years): Preferred
• Defining engineering standards and leading process improvements (0+ Years): Preferred
• Enterprise‑scale front‑end architectures and component libraries (0+ Years): Preferred
• Writing technical documentation, runbooks, or engineering process guides (0+ Years): Preferred

About GSK Solutions Inc:

GSK Solutions Inc. is a leading IT services company specializing in consulting solutions and staff augmentation. We deliver high‑quality, on‑time, and cost‑effective solutions, consistently exceeding client expectations with superior execution.