Senior Front-End Engineer
About The Position
We have an immediate need for a Front-End Developer with a strong concentration in Section 508 accessibility compliance. In this vital role, you will ensure that the RAD system's interfaces are fully usable, accessible, and compliant for all users, including individuals with disabilities. Combining solid front-end engineering capabilities with deep, hands-on expertise in accessibility testing and remediation, you will work within a cross-functional Agile team of software developers, systems engineers, and product owners. You will bake accessibility into the UI by design, using modern frameworks and screen reader technologies to build accessible, high-performing user interfaces.
Requirements
- ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED
- Proven experience developing front-end web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue preferred).
- Deep hands-on experience conducting testing with JAWS screen readers, alongside working familiarity with other assistive technologies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Section 508 standards, WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A/AA), and WAI-ARIA authoring practices.
- Strong expertise in semantic HTML, accessible form controls, keyboard navigation patterns, and custom focus management.
- Proficiency with accessibility auditing tools such as axe DevTools, WAVE, Pa11y, and Lighthouse.
- Experience using Git for version control and Agile tools like Jira and Confluence for workflow management.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 7 + years of professional software engineering experience OR High School Diploma / GED , PLUS 11 + years of hands-on technical software development experience in lieu of a degree.
Nice To Haves
- Experience producing Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) / Accessibility Conformance Reports for federal agency evaluation.
- Familiarity with integrating automated accessibility checks directly into CI/CD build pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI/CD).
- Experience using Cypress or similar automation tools for UI/accessibility test scripting.
- Familiarity with cloud-based architecture and deployments in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Familiarity with government agency reporting and dissemination policies.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that the RAD system's interfaces are fully usable, accessible, and compliant for all users, including individuals with disabilities.
- Bake accessibility into the UI by design.
- Use modern frameworks and screen reader technologies to build accessible, high-performing user interfaces.
- Work within a cross-functional Agile team of software developers, systems engineers, and product owners.
Benefits
- discretionary bonus compensation
- comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
