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.
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
5+ years of professional front-end development experience.
Proven ability to set up and integrate enterprise design systems, including the development of high-level wrapper components and reusable component libraries.
Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA standards, ARIA roles, semantic HTML, and accessibility testing tools.
Proficiency in HTML, SASS, and Angular.
Experience using Storybook for component development and collaboration.
Strong understanding of UX best practices and accessible user interface design.
Experience with USWDS or other enterprise-level design systems.