About the job
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Front-End Development Expert to spearhead the transformation of both high-fidelity and low-fidelity mockups into production-ready applications. This role demands proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, WAI-ARIA, and JavaScript. The ideal candidate will excel in creating standards-compliant and semantic code.
The State of Michigan is committed to enhancing user experiences across various departments and platforms. In this position, you will be responsible for translating UI/UX design wireframes into actual code that brings visual elements of the application to life. You will collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and play a crucial role in bridging the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, ensuring that the application not only looks great but functions seamlessly.
To succeed in this role, you must possess an expert-level understanding of HTML and CSS, and the ability to build reusable and extendable components. All projects undertaken will adhere to the State of Michigan's standards for design as well as comply with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as this role may involve direct interaction with clients. Experience in implementing website designs that meet usability best practices and ADA guidelines is required. Each site will be tailored to meet the specific business needs of a state agency while adhering to enterprise-wide eMichigan standards for appearance, usability, and accessibility.

