Active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.
2+ years of experience for Junior Level; 8+ years for Mid Level; 12+ years for Senior Level; 16+ years for Principal Level.
Bachelor's degree preferred; Master's degree can substitute for some experience.
U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in teams.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain front-end components that meet Section 508 and WCAG standards.
Perform accessibility testing using JAWS and other screen readers, remediating identified issues.
Conduct accessibility audits and document findings to support compliance requirements.
Collaborate with UX/UI designers and developers to integrate accessibility from the start.
Work with QA and DevOps to implement automated accessibility testing in CI/CD pipelines.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and communicate accessibility needs to stakeholders.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
Generous paid time off policy with up to 25 days and 40 hours of carryover.
11 federal holidays observed annually.
Flexible work-from-home opportunities available.
401K with company contributions fully vested from day one.
Potential for sign-on bonuses and annual professional development funding.
Employee assistance and travel protection programs offered.
Full Job Description
***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.***
Are you a Senior Front End Software Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level?
Tired of being treated like a company drone?
Tired of promised adventures during the hiring phase, then dropped off on a remote contract and never seen or heard from the mothership again?
Our engineers were certainly tired of the same.
If this sounds interesting to you, then we'd like to have a discussion regarding your next adventure! If you want to be a drone, this isn't the place for you.
We Make It Happen!
Job Description:
GliaCell is seeking a Senior Front End Software Engineer on one of our subcontracts. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems to a large government contract.
Key Requirements:
To be considered for this position you must have the following:
Possess an active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
An active Top Secret clearance with polygraph (CI within the last 7 years).
Professional/Education experience:
Junior Level - 2+ years of related experience (A Bachelor's degree is desired)
Mid Level - 8+ years of related experience (A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for four (4) years of DevOps experience; a Master's degree can be substituted for two (2) years' experience.)
Senior Level - 12+ years of related experience (A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for four (4) years of DevOps experience; a Master's degree can be substituted for two (2) years' experience.)
Principal Level - 16+ years of related experience (A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for four (4) years of DevOps experience; a Master's degree can be substituted for two (2) years' experience.)
U.S. Citizenship.
Works well independently as well as on a team.
Strong communication skills.
Description:
We have an immediate need for a Front-End Developer with a strong concentration in Section 508 accessibility compliance to ensure 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, system 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 & 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 (e.g., axe-core, Pa11y, Lighthouse) 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 Skills:
Proven experience developing front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue preferred).
Hands-on expertise testing with JAWS 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.
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/accessibility test scripting.
Familiarity with Cloud-based architecture and deployment (Amazon Web Services).
Familiarity with domain knowledge surrounding government agency reporting and dissemination policies.
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland (Partial Telework up to 3 days per week)
Salary Range: The salary range for this full-time position is $180,000 to $220,000. Our salary ranges are determined by position, level, skills, professional experience, relevant education and certifications. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across our projects. Within the range, your salary is determined by your individual benefits package selection. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred position during the hiring process. SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE.
Benefits:
CareFirst Medical Coverage for Employee and Dependents
Guardian Dental and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents
Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off
Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover
11 Federal Government Holidays
Work From Home Opportunities
401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1
Discretionary, Certification, and Sign-On Bonus Potential
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Annual Professional Development
100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Protection Program
Financial Planning Assistance
Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
Monthly Team and Family Events
Technology Budget
Global Entry
Annual Swag Budget
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About GliaCell Technologies
GliaCell Technologies is a technology company that provides software engineering, data science, and cyber security services to government and commercial clients. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. GliaCell Technologies has a team of experienced professionals who specialize in developing and implementing innovative solutions to complex problems. The company's mission is to help its clients achieve their goals by providing high-quality, cost-effective services that are tailored to their specific needs. GliaCell Technologies is committed to delivering exceptional value to its clients and building long-term relationships based on trust and mutual respect.
