UX Designer

Rapsys Technologies Pte Ltd.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapsys Technologies Pte Ltd. is seeking a Senior Front-End Tech Lead to guide the Staff MIUI front-end, set engineering standards, and drive accessibility compliance within government-focused projects.

You will mentor developers, define the front-end roadmap, and collaborate with Java teams to integrate services. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with a strong emphasis on secure development practices.

Qualifications

• 8 years of front-end leadership or senior-level experience.
• Expert knowledge of Angular, SASS, and HTML.
• Experience implementing design systems; USWDS experience preferred.
• Hands-on accessibility testing with automated tools, screen readers, and manual navigation.
• Strong CI/CD and front-end deployment workflow knowledge.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Java backend teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical documentation.
• Understanding of government security and sensitive data handling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end architecture using Angular, SASS, and HTML; establish architecture, direction, and standards.
• Develop, review, and maintain high-quality front-end code for Staff MIUI screens.
• Implement and maintain USWDS and design systems.
• Lead accessibility strategy and ensure WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, Title I/II compliance.
• Perform accessibility testing using automated tools, screen readers, and keyboard navigation.
• Mentor front-end developers and lead reviews of code and design.
• Improve and maintain front-end CI/CD processes and deployment pipelines.
• Identify architectural gaps and define the front-end technical roadmap.
• Collaborate with Java backend teams to integrate APIs and services.
• Prepare technical documentation and decision records; promote secure practices.

Skills

Angular

SASS

HTML

Leadership

CI/CD

Accessibility testing

Education

CPACC certification

Tools

USWDS

Job description

Client is seeking a dedicated Front-End Tech Lead to support and lead the development of Staff MIUI screens within IWD. This is a senior-level position responsible for front-end technical direction, engineering standards, accessibility compliance, and CI/CD improvements. The role combines hands‑on front-end development with technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the front-end codebase using Angular, SASS, and HTML, establishing architecture, technical direction, and coding standards.
• Develop, review, and maintain high-quality front-end code for Staff MIUI screens.
• Implement and maintain the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) and State Design System.
• Lead accessibility strategy and ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, Title I, and Title II requirements.
• Perform accessibility testing using automated tools, screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver), and manual keyboard navigation.
• Lead code reviews and design reviews, mentor front-end developers, and promote engineering best practices.
• Improve and maintain front-end CI/CD processes and deployment pipelines.
• Identify architectural gaps and define the front-end technical roadmap.
• Collaborate with Java backend teams to integrate APIs and services. Java development is not required.
• Prepare technical documentation, decision records, and process documentation.
• Apply secure development practices in accordance with government security and sensitive data‑handling requirements.

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.

Experience Requirements

The following qualifications require 8 years of experience, as specified in the provided skills matrix:

• Front-end technical leadership or senior-level front-end engineering.
• Angular, SASS, and HTML.
• Design system implementation.
• Accessibility testing using automated tools, screen readers, and manual navigation.
• CI/CD and front‑end deployment workflows.
• Collaboration with Java backend teams.
• Technical leadership, mentoring, and engineering best practices.
• Written and verbal communication, including documentation.