5+ years of front-end development experience, preferably with Vue.
Expertise in accessibility testing using screen readers.
Strong understanding of Section 508 and WCAG standards.
Proficient in semantic HTML and accessible form design.
Experience with Git and Agile tools like Jira and Confluence.
Responsibilities
Design and maintain user interfaces that meet accessibility standards.
Perform accessibility testing and remediate issues.
Conduct audits and document findings for compliance.
Collaborate with design and development teams to ensure accessibility from the start.
Integrate accessibility tests into CI/CD pipelines for ongoing monitoring.
Engage in Agile ceremonies to communicate accessibility needs effectively.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
Collaborative team environment with a focus on innovation.
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.
