Varmoda is seeking a Web Developer / Web Accessibility Specialist to support enterprise web accessibility, compliance, and digital modernization initiatives. This role will focus on auditing, remediating, and maintaining websites, portals, digital documents, and online assets to ensure compliance with ADA Title II requirements, WCAG 2.1/2.2 standards, WAI-ARIA guidelines, and Section 508 accessibility standards.
The ideal candidate combines strong SharePoint administration and development expertise with front-end web development skills and a passion for digital accessibility. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring web experiences remain accessible, compliant, and user-friendly for all audiences.
Key Responsibilities ADA Compliance & Accessibility Remediation - Conduct comprehensive accessibility audits of websites, portals, and web applications using automated and manual testing methods.
- Evaluate and remediate accessibility issues using tools such as:
- Siteimprove
- AccessiBe
- Other accessibility assessment platforms
- Ensure all published digital assets comply with:
- ADA Title II Requirements
- WCAG 2.1 Standards
- WCAG 2.2 Standards
- Section 508 Guidelines
- Remediate accessibility issues within:
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Interactive Components
- Web Forms
- Media Assets
- Perform accessibility testing on new and existing web applications and content.
- Collaborate with content authors, developers, designers, and third-party vendors to enforce accessibility best practices.
SharePoint Development & Content Management - Manage and maintain Microsoft SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server environments.
- Develop and modify:
- SharePoint Templates
- Web Parts
- Page Layouts
- Custom Components
- CSS and JavaScript Integrations
- Implement semantic HTML, accessibility landmarks, and ARIA roles throughout SharePoint solutions.
- Ensure both custom and out-of-the-box SharePoint features align with accessibility requirements.
Front-End Development - Develop and enhance web experiences using:
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- Responsive Design Concepts
- Support accessibility-focused front-end enhancements and compliance initiatives.
- Troubleshoot and resolve user interface and accessibility issues.
- Ensure web applications remain responsive, accessible, and standards compliant.
Digital Asset Remediation - Remediate digital documents including:
- PDFs
- Microsoft Office Documents
- Presentations
- Forms
- Images and Graphics
- Utilize Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and related tools to create accessible documents.
- Review multimedia content and ensure accessibility compliance.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Web Development
- Digital Design
- Related Discipline
- Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience as:
- Webmaster
- Front-End Developer
- Web Accessibility Specialist
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with:
- ADA Title II Requirements
- WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 Standards
- WAI-ARIA Standards
- Section 508 Compliance
- Minimum 2 years of experience utilizing:
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- Responsive Design Methodologies
- Experience with PDF remediation and accessible document creation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain accessibility concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting government or public-sector digital accessibility initiatives.
- Experience working with enterprise-level SharePoint environments.
- Experience conducting accessibility governance and compliance reviews.
- Experience creating accessibility standards, training materials, and process documentation.
- Familiarity with GIS web content accessibility considerations.
- Experience supporting accessibility programs across large organizations.
Certifications & Clearance Preferred Certifications - IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
- IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
- Microsoft SharePoint Certifications
- Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA)
- Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Certifications
Clearance - No security clearance requirement specified.
- Candidate must be able to support hybrid work requirements and onsite attendance as required.
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