Front-End Developer – Section 508 Accessibility

Ctrl + • Annapolis Junction, MD

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Build interfaces that welcome every user. Combine frontend engineering with hands-on accessibility testing to make mission software easier to navigate and use. Support the modernization and sustainment of mission reporting applications through secure engineering, accessible interfaces and reliable software delivery.

Requirements

• 4 years of relevant experience
• Modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue preferred)
• JAWS and familiarity with other assistive technologies
• Section 508, WCAG 2.1/2.2 A/AA and ARIA
• Semantic HTML, accessible forms, keyboard navigation and focus management
• axe DevTools, WAVE, Pa11y or Lighthouse
• Git, Jira and Confluence
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
• Live within commuting distance of Annapolis Junction, MD

Nice To Haves

• VPATs and Accessibility Conformance Reports
• CI/CD accessibility checks
• Cypress
• AWS
• Reporting and dissemination policy knowledge

Responsibilities

• Develop accessible frontend components
• Test and remediate interfaces using JAWS and other tools
• Conduct audits and document accessibility findings
• Partner with designers and developers on accessible patterns
• Integrate accessibility checks with QA and delivery workflows
• Explain requirements and tradeoffs in Agile ceremonies

Benefits

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical coverage options
• Dental coverage options
• Vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events
• Five weeks of PTO (depending on compensation model)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree