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COOLSOFT SASS MVC SQL Database Architect in Polk County, Iowa
SASS MVC SQL Database Architect
(Jobs in Polk County, IA)
Requirement id 157387
Job title Architect
Job location in Polk County, IA
Skills required Front End Development, WCAG 2.1, HTML Development, SASS MVC SQL Database
Open Date 06-Mar-2026
Close Date
Job type Contract
Duration 3 Months
Compensation DOE
Status requirement ---
Job interview type ---
Email Recruiter:coolsoft
Job Description Architect: Front End Development, WCAG 2.1, HTML Development, SASS MVC SQL Database
Start date :4/6/2026
End Date :06/30/2026
Submission deadline :3/10/2026
Client Info : 3280 DOM-DoIT - Application Services Consulting
Note:
Agency Interview Type: Web Cam Interview Only
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect with extensive experience in building and maintaining enterprise design systems, deep expertise in WCAG accessibility standards, and exceptional communication skills. This role is critical to ensuring the development of accessible, reusable, and scalable components that meet federal WCAG 2.1 (up to AAA) accessibility requirements. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of creating and implementing design systems from scratch, while collaborating across teams to ensure compliance, usability, and consistency.
Purpose of the Role
This contractor position has been created to address the immediate need for accessibility and design system expertise across multiple enterprise systems. These include high-visibility projects such as DNR, HHS, IWD, and the River AI Chatbot, which must meet federal WCAG compliance by the April deadline. The role will focus on developing, documenting, and testing reusable components using Storybook, as well as implementing high-level wrapper components that ensure accessibility and uniformity across modern applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Design System Development: Build, document, and maintain a scalable design system and reusable component library using the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) framework or similar enterprise systems.
Accessible Component Development: Develop high-level wrapper components with HTML, SASS, and Angular to ensure consistency and accessibility across web applications and the River AI Chatbot.
Accessibility Compliance: Ensure all components and UI patterns meet WCAG 2.1/AAA accessibility standards through semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and accessibility testing workflows.
Storybook Integration: Use Storybook for component development, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Collaboration and Mentorship: 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.
Project Support: Provide accessibility and UX support for major state systems, ensuring compliance by the mandated deadline.
Code and Accessibility Reviews: Participate in code reviews, accessibility audits, and UX discussions to ensure the quality and usability of front-end assets.
Required Qualifications:
Experience: 5+ years of professional front-end development experience.
Design System Expertise: Proven ability to set up and integrate enterprise design systems, including the development of high-level wrapper components and reusable component libraries.
Accessibility Knowledge: Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA standards, ARIA roles, semantic HTML, and accessibility testing tools.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in HTML, SASS, and Angular.
Component Documentation: Experience using Storybook for component development and collaboration.
UX Principles: Strong understanding of UX best practices and accessible user interface design.
Enterprise Design Systems: Experience with USWDS or other enterprise-level design systems.
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)
Backend Familiarity: Experience with .NET, MVC, and SQL to support backend integration and cross-team collaboration.
Integration Awareness: Ability to understand backend considerations in a .NET environment for seamless front-end integration.
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