IT Front-End Tech Lead (IA814297)
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as technical lead for the front-end codebase (Angular, SASS, HTML), setting architecture, direction, and coding standards.
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Develop, review, and maintain high?quality front-end code for Staff MIUI screens.
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Implement and enforce the U.S. Web Design System and State Design System across the project.
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Own accessibility strategy and ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, Title I, and Title II requirements.
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Perform accessibility validation using automated testing tools, screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver), and manual keyboard/tabbing navigation.
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Lead code reviews, design reviews, and mentor front-end developers.
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Improve and maintain front-end CI/CD processes and pipelines.
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Identify architectural gaps and define the front-end technical roadmap.
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Collaborate with Java backend teams to integrate APIs and services (no Java development required).
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Produce technical documentation, decision records, and process documentation.
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Apply secure development practices aligned with government security and sensitive data handling requirements.
Required Qualifications
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Proven experience as a Front-End Tech Lead or senior-level front-end engineer.
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Expert knowledge of Angular, SASS, HTML.
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Experience implementing a design system; USWDS experience strongly preferred.
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Formal accessibility certification (CPACC, WAS, or equivalent).
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Hands-on accessibility testing experience using automated tools, screen readers, and manual navigation.
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Strong understanding of CI/CD and front-end deployment workflows.
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Ability to work effectively with Java backend teams.
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Demonstrated leadership skills, mentoring ability, and experience driving engineering best practices.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation.
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Understanding of government security and sensitive data handling requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with Section 508 and Title I/Title II accessibility compliance.
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Prior work in government or public-sector environments.
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Experience defining engineering standards and leading process improvements.
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Familiarity with enterprise-scale front-end architectures and component libraries.
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Experience writing technical documentation, runbooks, or engineering process guides.