Senior Front End Software Engineer

GliaCell Technologies•Annapolis Junction, MD

2d•$180,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GliaCell Technologies is seeking a Senior Front End Software Engineer for a full-time subcontract supporting a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise to sustain critical mission-related software and systems on a large government contract. The role focuses on front-end development and Section 508 accessibility compliance for the RAD system, ensuring interfaces are usable by individuals with disabilities. The ideal candidate has strong front-end engineering skills and hands-on expertise in accessibility testing and remediation, including screen reader proficiency. The engineer will work closely with a cross-functional Agile team of software developers, system engineers, product owners, UX/UI designers, QA, and DevOps to build, test, and deliver accessible, compliant, high-quality interfaces. The position is based in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, with partial telework of up to three days per week. An active or reinstatable TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required, as is U.S. citizenship. GliaCell describes its work environment as mission-focused and collaborative, with exposure to current technologies and support for personalized professional training. The posted salary range is $180,000 to $220,000, and the role is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Possess an active or reinstatable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
Have an active Top Secret clearance with polygraph; CI must have occurred within the last seven years.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Have at least 12 years of related experience for the senior-level experience band. The posting states that a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of DevOps experience and a master's degree may substitute for two years of experience.
Have proven experience developing front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks; Vue is preferred.
Have hands-on expertise testing with the JAWS screen reader and working familiarity with other assistive technologies.
Have strong knowledge of Section 508 standards, WCAG 2.1/2.2 Levels A/AA, and ARIA authoring practices.
Have experience with semantic HTML, accessible form design, keyboard navigation patterns, and focus management.
Be proficient with accessibility testing and auditing tools such as axe DevTools, WAVE, Pa11y, or Lighthouse.
Have experience with Git and Agile collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Have strong communication skills.

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 and 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 front-end components and user interfaces that conform to Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards.
Conduct accessibility testing with JAWS and other screen readers, identifying and remediating issues involving keyboard navigation, focus management, ARIA, color contrast, and semantic HTML.
Perform manual and automated accessibility audits, document findings, and produce test reports to support agency compliance requirements.
Collaborate with UX/UI designers, developers, and product owners early in the design process to incorporate accessibility and provide guidance on accessible design patterns.
Work with QA and DevOps to integrate automated accessibility testing tools, such as axe-core, Pa11y, and Lighthouse, into the CI/CD pipeline.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and demos, and communicate accessibility requirements and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.