Remote Application Analyst (Document Accessibility and Alternate Format)

Crawford Technologies•,

64d•$43,000 - $50,000•Remote

About The Position

Crawford Technologies is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accessibility Application Analyst to join their Accessibility Center of Excellence (ACE) Services team. This role is ideal for individuals early in their careers who enjoy problem-solving, learning new techniques, and working with software and document accessibility standards. It is a hands-on, fully trainable position that requires independent work within a supportive team environment. Strong communication skills, curiosity, and a willingness to ask questions are crucial for developing expertise in accessibility applications, formatting standards, and production workflows.

Requirements

Previous programming experience required.
Python – Required
Knowledge of alternate format industry standards required.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal direction, managing their own workload and priorities effectively.
Strong critical thinking skills are essential.
Self-awareness is equally important.
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a technical field.

Nice To Haves

Development background – Strongly preferred
Backend development experience – Strongly preferred
Rexx – Not required, but highly desirable and considered a strong differentiator
Eclipse framework experience – Not required and not a disqualifier, but a welcome addition
Print stream knowledge preferred.
Professional services background is highly desirable.
Proficient in the creation of Accessible PDF documents and knowledge of WCAG Guidelines, HHS, and PDF/UA Standard an asset.
Preferred Bachelor's degree in software development or certifications and proven applicable experience.

Responsibilities

Apply alternate format rules, industry standards, and Crawford Technologies guidelines.
Learn and apply accessibility standards such as WCAG, PDF/UA, and HHS requirements.
Configure and manage proprietary software, including ICF/INI files and processing logic.
Build, test, and maintain automated applications used to create accessible customer documents.
Assist with document accessibility assessments and generate assessment reports.
Work with configuration files, proprietary tools, and version control systems across test and production environments.
Participate in requirements gathering, estimating timelines, and documenting application updates.
Troubleshoot application issues using diagnostic tools and guidance from senior team members and managing incident tickets.
Communicate requirement changes to the Project Manager.
Provide training to team members and support occasional client training sessions.
Continuously learn new tools, programming concepts, and accessibility best practices.