Remote Senior UX Web Developer

Duration: 12+ Months (Likely Multi-Year Engagement)

Employment Type: W2 Contract / C2C NOTE: Experience supporting State agencies Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Web Developer with strong expertise in React, modern front-end technologies, web accessibility standards, and federated authentication. The ideal candidate will develop accessible, secure, and user-friendly web applications supporting employee self-service and applicant-facing workflows as part of HR modernization initiatives. Candidates must have at least 5 years of hands-on React development experience in production environments.

Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain responsive web applications using React. Build employee self-service portals, applicant-facing workflows, forms, dashboards, and other interactive user interfaces. Integrate front-end components with back-end APIs and services. Develop reusable, well-documented components and maintain component libraries or design systems. Ensure compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards. Perform accessibility testing using screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, and other assistive technologies. Identify, remediate, and document accessibility issues. Integrate federated authentication solutions using SAML, OpenID Connect (OIDC), or similar technologies. Implement secure session management, role-based views, and appropriate browser-side data handling. Write automated tests and maintain front-end code quality. Collaborate with designers, business stakeholders, and back-end developers to deliver reliable solutions. Participate in Git-based development workflows, pull request reviews, and technical discussions.

Required: Qualifications ~ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. ~5+ years of front-end development experience, including React in production environments. ~ Strong proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, and CSS. ~ Hands-on experience implementing component libraries or design systems. ~ Experience with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility compliance. ~ Experience testing web applications with assistive technologies, including screen readers and keyboard navigation. ~ Experience integrating federated authentication using SAML, OpenID Connect, or related protocols. ~ Knowledge of front-end testing tools and automated testing practices. ~ Experience with Git-based version control, branching strategies, and pull request reviews.