Front-End Tech Lead Developer

Role: Lead Front End Developer Location: Remote Must be a Resident of Iowa - Needs a DL from State of Iowa to apply 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 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.