What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior UI / UX Developer / Architect position at ePATHUSA Inc?
Seeking a Senior UI / UX Developer / Architect to address the immediate need for accessibility and design system expertise across multiple enterprise systems, which includes high-visibility projects such as DNR, HHS, IWS, and the River AI Chatbot. The resource will be expected to build, document, and maintain a scalable design system and reusable component library using the US Web Design System (USWDS) framework or similar enterprise systems, as well as:
- Develop high-level wrapper components with HTML, SASS, and Angular to ensure consistency and accessibility across web applications and the River AI Chatbot.
- Ensure all components and UI patterns meet WCAG 2.1/AAA accessibility standards through semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and accessibility testing workflows.
- Use Storybook for component development, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- 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.
- Provide accessibility and UX support for major state systems, ensuring compliance by the mandated deadline.
- Participate in code reviews, accessibility audits, and UX discussions to ensure the quality and usability of front-end assets.
Requirements
| Skills | Required/Preferred | Years | Candidate Experience |
| 5+ years of professional front-end development experience. | Required | 5 | |
| Proven ability to set up and integrate enterprise design systems including the development of high-level wrapper components and reusable component libraries. | Required | 5 | |
| Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA standards, ARIA roles, semantic HTML, accessibility testing tools, and section 508. | Required | 5 | |
| Proficiency in HTML, SASS, and Angular. | Required | 5 | |
| Experience using Storybook for component development and collaboration. | Required | 5 | |
| Strong understanding of UX best practices and accessible user interface design. | Required | 5 | |
| Experience with USWDS or other enterprise-level design systems. | Required | 5 | |
| Experience with .NET, MVC, and SQL to support backend integration and cross-team collaboration. | Highly desired | 5 | |
| Ability to understand backend considerations in a .NET environment for seamless front-end integration. | Highly desired | 5 |
Benefits
Benefit Package includes:
Paid Sick TimeInsurance for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Available401(k) including Employer MatchHSA, Short-term & Long-term Disability AvailableWe are an EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer