UI/UX and 508 Developer designing intuitive, accessible digital experiences for government agencies in the Eastern time zone. Collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with Section 508 and accessibility best practices.
Responsibilities
Develop user flows, wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs.
Conduct user research, usability testing, and accessibility-focused testing.
Translate requirements into clean, modern UI layouts and intuitive interactions.
Ensure design consistency through style guides, pattern libraries, and design systems.
Implement responsive, accessible front-end components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, etc.).
Ensure all interfaces meet Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and ADA compliance standards.
Build semantic, standards-based markup optimized for screen readers and assistive technologies.
Remediate accessibility issues identified through audits or user feedback.
Use tools such as Axe, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and keyboard-only navigation for accessibility testing.
Document accessibility findings and remediation steps.
Support creation of VPAT/ACR documentation as needed.
Partner with QA teams to ensure accessible design and code are tested throughout the SDLC.
Work closely with engineering teams to hand off designs and ensure implementation matches UX intent and accessibility guidelines.
Collaborate with product managers to refine requirements and validate user needs.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, design reviews, and accessibility reviews.
Requirements
All candidates must pass public trust clearance through the U.S. Federal Government. This requires candidates to either be U.S. citizens or pass clearance through the Foreign National Government System which will require that candidates have lived within the United States for at least 3 out of the previous 5 years, have a valid and non-expired passport from their country of birth and appropriate VISA/work permit documentation.
Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in UI/UX design and front-end development.
Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design and accessible interfaces.
Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar design tools.
Hands-on experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, etc.).
Deep knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA standards, and accessibility best practices.
Experience working with screen readers and assistive technologies.
Strong understanding of semantic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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