Angular Frontend Web Developer (Accessibility Focus)

Role Overview

Aretum is seeking an Angular Frontend Web Developer (Accessibility Focus) to support a federal technology modernization program. You will build and maintain Angular web applications and UI components, ensuring interfaces are accessible to people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop Angular components and UI features aligned with sprint commitments.
• Implement designs from Figma using the approved Design System (components, tokens, patterns).
• Deliver accessible UI code, ensuring WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 compliance, including:
  • Proper ARIA attributes
  • Semantic HTML
  • Keyboard navigation
  • Focus management
  • Color contrast
• Ensure new UI code passes automated accessibility checks (aXe, pa11y) in the CI pipeline with zero critical/major findings.
• Remediate legacy UI accessibility issues and prevent regressions.
• Write frontend tests (e.g., component/service/integration) targeting ≥ 90% branch coverage on new/modified code.
• Perform timely code reviews (within 1 business day) with substantive feedback on quality, accessibility, and Design System adherence.
• Collaborate with UX designers, backend developers, accessibility specialists, and federal product owners in an Agile/SAFe environment.
• Contribute to the Design System via governance (propose patterns/components, ensure WCAG AA alignment, and document in Figma/Confluence).
• Build responsive, cross-browser interfaces across supported browsers/devices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies in SAFe (planning, standups, reviews, retros, refinement).
• Support production triage as assigned, following CI/CD + code review processes.
• Maintain clean, well-documented TypeScript/Angular code meeting standards and passing SonarQube quality gates.

Requirements

• 3+ years of applicable frontend web development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related field (or 3 additional years experience).
• Proficiency in Angular (12+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Hands-on experience building component-based single-page applications.
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508, with experience implementing accessible patterns (ARIA, semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, focus management).
• Experience with automated accessibility testing (the posting begins to mention tools like aXe/pa11y).

Nice-to-Haves / Additional Context

• Experience embedded in Agile scrum teams and familiarity with SAFe.
• Familiarity contributing to/using a Design System with governance.

Security / Compliance

• Public Trust eligibility required.
• As a federal consulting role, you may need to handle CUI and follow applicable safeguarding/compliance requirements.