Reflexive Concepts

Front-End Developer / 508 Compliance Specialist

Reflexive Concepts • $90K — $110K *
Annapolis, MD 21401In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Proven experience developing front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (preferably Vue).
  • Expertise in testing with the JAWS screen reader and familiarity with other assistive technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of Section 508 standards and WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A and AA).
  • Experience with semantic HTML and accessible form design, including keyboard navigation patterns.
  • Proficient in accessibility testing tools (e.g., axe DevTools, WAVE, Pa11y, Lighthouse).
  • Familiar with version control systems (Git) and Agile collaboration tools like Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain accessible front-end components that comply with Section 508 and WCAG standards.
  • Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing using JAWS and resolve keyboard navigation and semantic structure issues.
  • Perform manual and automated accessibility audits, documenting findings to support compliance needs.
  • Collaborate with UX/UI designers and product owners to incorporate accessibility into the design process from the outset.
  • Integrate automated accessibility testing tools within the CI/CD pipeline for continuous compliance monitoring.
  • Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and communicate accessibility requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cross-functional Agile team environment.
  • Chance to enhance compliance and accessibility standards in a significant system.
  • Engagement with the latest accessibility testing and front-end technologies.
  • Potential for professional growth in accessibility and user experience.
Full Job Description
Reflexive Concepts has an immediate need for a Front-End Developer with a strong concentration in Section 508 accessibility compliance to ensure that the RAD system's interfaces are fully usable by individuals with disabilities. The ideal candidate combines solid front-end engineering skills with deep, hands-on expertise in accessibility testing and remediation, including proficiency with screen reader technology. This role involves close collaboration with a cross-functional Agile team of software developers, systems engineers, and product owners to build and validate accessible, compliant, and high-quality user interfaces.

Responsibilities
  • Accessible front-end development: design, develop, and maintain front-end components and user interfaces that conform to Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards.
  • 508 testing and remediation: perform comprehensive accessibility testing using JAWS and other screen readers, identifying and remediating issues related to keyboard navigation, focus management, ARIA implementation, color contrast, and semantic HTML structure.
  • Audit and documentation: conduct manual and automated accessibility audits, document findings, and produce test reports as needed to support agency compliance requirements.
  • Collaboration: partner with UX/UI designers, developers, and product owners early in the design process to build accessibility in by design rather than retrofit it, and provide guidance on accessible design patterns.
  • Integration and delivery: work with QA and DevOps to integrate automated accessibility testing tools (e.g., axe-core, Pa11y, Lighthouse) into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous compliance monitoring.
  • Ceremonies: participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and demos, and communicate accessibility requirements and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required
  • Proven experience developing front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue preferred).
  • Hands-on expertise testing with the JAWS screen reader, with working familiarity with other assistive technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of Section 508 standards, WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A and AA), and ARIA authoring practices.
  • Experience with semantic HTML, accessible form design, keyboard navigation patterns, and focus management.
  • Proficiency with accessibility testing and auditing tools (e.g., axe DevTools, WAVE, Pa11y, Lighthouse).
  • Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Desired Skills
  • Experience producing VPATs / Accessibility Conformance Reports for federal agency review.
  • Familiarity with integrating automated accessibility checks into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI/CD).
  • Experience with Cypress or similar tools for automated UI and accessibility test scripting.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based architecture and deployment (Amazon Web Services).
  • Familiarity with government agency reporting and dissemination policies.

The candidate's most recent polygraph must have been completed within the last seven years.

A specific degree, certification, or number of years of experience is not required unless specifically listed in this position description. If no Required or Preferred LCAT level is listed with this position description, candidates of any level may be submitted for this opening. Candidates are mapped to the best-fit TEALMISSILE non-common labor category based on their background; the LCAT mapping does not need to match the title of this position, and the education and years-of-experience requirements of the selected LCAT must be met.

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