Front-End Developer/ 508 Compliance Specialist

Markon•Annapolis Junction, MD

4d•$160,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Markon is seeking an experienced Front-End Developer / Section 508 Compliance Specialist to support a customer in the Annapolis Junction, Maryland area. The role focuses on developing, modernizing, and maintaining mission-critical intelligence reporting and dissemination applications, with an emphasis on Section 508 accessibility compliance. The position supports front-end enhancements, user interface redevelopment, and integration efforts to improve accessibility, usability, and performance. The specialist develops and maintains front-end applications and accessible, responsive web interfaces, evaluates existing applications for accessibility issues, and implements compliance improvements. The role also supports application development and sustainment, troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and ongoing maintenance, while collaborating with engineers, testers, and stakeholders in an Agile environment. This is an on-site position with no telework available. The stated salary range is USD $160,000 to $185,000 per year. Markon notes that the range is a general guideline and that compensation offers may consider responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and other applicable factors.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Experience developing and maintaining front-end web applications.
Proficiency with Java 8 or higher.
Advanced experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experience with GWT, Angular, PrimeFaces, and Quarkus.
Experience maintaining, integrating, and troubleshooting interfaces between multiple applications.
Understanding of Section 508 accessibility requirements and accessible web development practices.
Experience troubleshooting application functionality, user interface issues, and software integration challenges.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience using screen readers and accessibility testing tools.
Knowledge of Section 508 standards and WAI-ARIA accessibility guidelines.
Experience with Oracle databases.
Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Experience supporting Intelligence Community reporting and dissemination tools.
Knowledge of Intelligence Community classification policies and information handling requirements.
Experience working in an Agile development environment using Jira and Confluence.
Experience modernizing legacy applications and developing accessible user interfaces.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance front-end applications supporting intelligence reporting and dissemination systems.
Modernize existing user interfaces to meet Section 508 accessibility requirements and improve user experience.
Design and develop accessible, responsive web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular.
Support application development and sustainment using Java, GWT, PrimeFaces, and Quarkus.
Evaluate existing applications for accessibility issues and implement solutions to improve compliance.
Develop and test accessible user interface components, including navigation, forms, and interactive elements.
Troubleshoot application interfaces, integration issues, and performance concerns across interconnected systems.
Collaborate with software engineers, testers, and stakeholders to implement accessibility improvements and new application features.
Support application testing, debugging, documentation, and ongoing maintenance.
Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, code reviews, and technical discussions.