Front End Developer (3 days telework/week, TS/SCI with Polygraph required)

Red Alpha • Columbia, MD

61d • $130,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Red Alpha is seeking a Front End Developer to build high-quality, accessible user interfaces with a strong focus on Section 508 compliance. The role includes front-end development, accessibility testing, and remediation using Section 508 standards and screen reader technologies to identify and resolve accessibility issues. The developer will work alongside an Agile team of software developers, systems engineers, and product owners to develop, test, and deliver user-friendly interfaces accessible to individuals with disabilities.

The role is offered at Mid, Senior, or SME levels, with experience thresholds of 3+, 8+, or 12+ years respectively. It requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. The position allows three days of telework per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Computer Science or a related technical field, or four additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Relevant software development/engineering experience: 3+ years for Mid, 8+ years for Senior, or 12+ years for SME.
• Experience developing front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with JAWS screen reader and familiarity with other assistive technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.1/2.2 Levels A/AA, and ARIA best practices.
• Experience with semantic HTML, accessible forms, keyboard navigation, and focus management.
• Proficiency with accessibility testing and auditing tools such as axe DevTools, WAVE, Pa11y, and Lighthouse.
• Experience with Git version control and Agile collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience producing VPATs or Accessibility Conformance Reports for federal agency review.
• Familiarity with integrating automated accessibility checks into CI/CD pipelines, such as GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience with Cypress or similar tools for automated UI/accessibility test scripting.
• Familiarity with cloud-based architecture and deployment, including Amazon Web Services.
• Familiarity with government agency reporting and dissemination policies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain accessible front-end components and user interfaces compliant with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards.
• Conduct accessibility testing using JAWS and other screen readers, identifying and resolving issues with keyboard navigation, focus management, ARIA, color contrast, and semantic HTML.
• Perform manual and automated accessibility audits, document findings, and prepare compliance reports as needed.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, developers, and product owners to incorporate accessibility early in the design process and provide guidance on accessible design practices.
• Work with QA and DevOps to integrate automated accessibility testing tools into CI/CD pipelines for continuous compliance monitoring.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and demos, and communicate accessibility requirements and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and generous bonus programs.
• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) contributions of up to 10%, immediately vested.
• Up to five weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
• 100% of the employee premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance paid by the company; the company also pays the majority of family premiums.
• Free access to a fully equipped gym.
• $5,250 per year toward ongoing education, training, certifications, and professional memberships.
• Up to $300 per year for company-branded merchandise.
• Company and team events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level