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The Department of Management (DOM) Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking a highly skilled, communication-focused UI Developer / Accessibility Expert to join our digital modernization team.
The Department of Management (DOM) Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking a highly skilled, communication-focused UI Developer / Accessibility Expert to join our digital modernization team. We are looking for a dedicated front-end specialist who will focus entirely on user interfaces and accessibility, rather than a backend or full-stack developer role.
In this position, you will closely collaborate with our lead UX Architect and accessibility expert to scale high-quality digital standards across the enterprise. You will be responsible for building clean, semantic, and highly maintainable user interfaces across multiple high-visibility state agency projects. This role requires an immediate start to support active initiatives for Iowa Workforce Development (IWD), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Department of Education (DOE), and Health and Human Services (HHS).
Core Responsibilities
• Frontend Engineering: Author clean, well-structured, and highly maintainable HTML and CSS/SASS that complies with modern web standards.
• Framework Integration: Seamlessly integrate frontend user interfaces into Angular or MVC .NET frameworks.
• Accessibility Architecture: Implement digital accessibility from the ground up, utilizing WCAG standards, ARIA labels, and proper color contrast to ensure all digital services are universally accessible to all Iowans.
• Collaborative Development: Partner with our lead UX Architect to follow strategic architectural guidance, scaling technical accessibility standards across enterprise-level initiatives, including chatbot interfaces and global state footers.
• Clear Communication: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional agency teams, clearly articulating technical frontend requirements, standards, and best practices.
Required Technical Skills & Qualifications
• Semantic Markup Expert: Deep expertise in writing clean, semantic HTML5 and modern, responsive CSS/SASS.
• Accessibility Mastery: Proven experience implementing WCAG standards, managing ARIA landmarks/attributes, and resolving color contrast or screen-reader compatibility issues.
• Framework Experience: Demonstrated ability to integrate front-end assets into Angular or MVC .NET environments.
• Strong Communicator: Ability to clearly explain frontend engineering concepts, WCAG requirements, and technical standards to both technical team members and agency stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications (A Plus)
• Experience working with established design systems or wrapper components.
• Direct experience utilizing or extending the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS).
• Foundational understanding of user experience (UX) principles and design workflows.
Required Skill Sets
• Semantic HTML5, CSS, SASS, WCAG 2.2 Level AA requirements, ARIA labels, color contrast requirements, keyboard navigation mechanics, focus management, screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver), automated accessibility auditing tools (axe DevTools, WAVE), Angular, MVC .NET frameworks, web standards, technical communication
Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof Experience• Semantic HTML5, CSS, SASSRequired6Years• WCAG 2.2 Level AA, ARIA, color contrast complianceRequired6Years• Keyboard navigation and focus managementRequired6Years• Screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)Required6Years• Accessibility auditing tools (axe DevTools, WAVE)Required6Years• AngularRequired6Years• MVC .NET frameworksRequired6Years• Web standards and best practicesRequired6Years• Technical communicationRequired6Years• Experience working with established design systems or wrapper components.Highly desired6Years• Direct experience utilizing or extending the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS).Highly desired6Years• Foundational understanding of user experience (UX) principles and design workflows.Highly desired6Years
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI Management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that a resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if she or he does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?Question2The Contractor must report any disciplinary action, misdemeanor, or felony convictions to the State for any temporary IT staff provided. Do you agree to this requirement?Question3What is your candidate's email address?Question4Have you completed and submitted the Right to Represent form, making sure to do so exactly as instructed? The form is located at https://www.cai.io/media/documents/msp/ia/ia_e-rtr_template.doc.Question5The hourly Vendor Rate for this position is $$. Do you agree to this requirement?Question6PROVIDE CANDIDIDATES CURRENT LOCATION (CITY/STATE) HERE: Question7SHOW YOUR WORK - In the summary of qualifications field under the details tab of the candidate's profile, you should explain why your candidate is the best fit for this position. Please confirm that you have thoroughly validated and attested to the accuracy of the credentials listed throughout this candidate's VectorVMS profile and resume according to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440. Do you confirm? Candidates will get rejected if an agency cuts and pastes the candidates' resumes into this field [REQUIRED] Question8Use of AI is Strictly Prohibited: Please be advised that the use of AI-generated responses during screenings and interviews is strictly prohibited. Confirm that your candidate has been informed of this policy and agrees to adhere to it. Non-compliance will result in disqualification from the interview process. Question9Background Check Requirements: DOM contractor personnel are required to undergo additional background check investigations (run by DOM) before starting, requiring the completion of several waiver forms & fingerprint processes. The selected candidate will be responsible for completing all the necessary waiver forms, scheduling and completing the fingerprinting process, and returning all completed items to DOM for processing. This is in addition to the National Criminal and Sex Offender check that the vendor Question10Provide candidates with the complete physical address where the DOM DoIT Background Check form and fingerprint cards must be mailed. [REQUIRED] - Failure to provide accurate information will result in disqualification. Question11INTERVIEW DATES: Interviews will be conducted on [July 16th and 17th] Only submit candidates available for interviews on the date(s) provided.