UI Developer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Lead Front-End Engineer to drive front-end development using Angular, SASS, HTML5, and CSS3. You will define architecture, coding standards, and engineering best practices while ensuring accessibility compliance.

You will implement USWDS and State Design System standards, perform accessibility testing with JAWS/NVDA/VoiceOver, mentor developers, and collaborate with Java backend teams for API integration.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Angular, SASS, HTML, and CSS.
• Proven experience as a Front-End Tech Lead / Senior UI Developer.
• Accessibility Certification – CPACC, WAS, or Equivalent (Mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA and Section 508.
• Hands-on accessibility testing experience with JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, front-end architecture, and code reviews.
• Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end development using Angular, SASS, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Define front-end architecture, coding standards, and engineering best practices.
• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, Title I, and Title II accessibility requirements.
• Implement and maintain USWDS and State Design System standards.
• Perform accessibility testing using JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, automated tools, and manual keyboard navigation.
• Lead code reviews, mentor developers, and improve front-end CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with Java backend teams for REST API integration.
• Develop technical documentation and ensure secure development practices.

Skills

Angular

SASS

HTML

CSS

Accessibility testing

Accessibility Certification

WCAG 2.2 AA

Section 508

Leadership

Documentation

Job description

Lead front-end development using Angular, SASS, HTML5, and CSS3.

Define front-end architecture, coding standards, and engineering best practices.

Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, Title I, and Title II accessibility requirements.

Implement and maintain USWDS (U.S. Web Design System) and State Design System standards.

Perform accessibility testing using JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, automated tools, and manual keyboard navigation.

Lead code reviews, mentor developers, and improve front-end CI/CD pipelines.

Collaborate with Java backend teams for REST API integration.

Develop technical documentation and ensure secure development practices.

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with Angular, SASS, HTML, and CSS.
• Proven experience as a Front-End Tech Lead / Senior UI Developer.
• Accessibility Certification – CPACC, WAS, or Equivalent (Mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA and Section 508.
• Hands-on accessibility testing experience with JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, front-end architecture, and code reviews.
• Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills:

• USWDS / State Design System implementation.
• Government or public-sector project experience.
• Enterprise front-end architecture and reusable component libraries.
• Experience working with Java backend teams.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.