Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, preferably Vue.
Hands-on expertise with screen readers and assistive technologies.
Strong understanding of Section 508 standards and WCAG compliance.
Proficient in accessibility testing and auditing tools.
Familiar with version control (Git) and Agile methodologies.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain front-end components compliant with accessibility standards.
Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing using JAWS and other screen readers.
Perform audits and document findings to meet compliance requirements.
Collaborate with UX/UI designers and stakeholders to ensure accessibility is built-in from the start.
Integrate automated accessibility testing tools into the CI/CD pipeline.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and communicate accessibility requirements.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
Impactful work that enhances accessibility for users.
Potential for remote work or flexible scheduling options.
Full Job Description
Description
Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required.
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 & 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 & 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 bake accessibility in by design rather than retrofit it, and provide guidance on accessible design patterns.
Integration & Delivery: Work with QA and DevOps to integrate automated accessibility testing tools into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous compliance monitoring.
Collaboration & Ceremonies: Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, demos) and communicate accessibility requirements and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Technical Skills:
Proven experience developing front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue preferred).
Hands-on expertise testing with screen reader, with working familiarity of other assistive technologies.
Strong knowledge of Section 508 standards, WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A/AA), and ARIA authoring practices.
Experience with semantic HTML, accessible form design, keyboard navigation patterns, and focus management.
Proficiency with accessibility testing/auditing tools
Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Desired Technical 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/accessibility test scripting.
Familiarity with Cloud-based architecture and deployment (Amazon Web Services).
Familiarity with domain knowledge surrounding government agency reporting and dissemination policies.
