Web Developer

NewGen Technologies • McLean, VA

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About The Position

NewGen Technologies seeks a Web Developer to provide end-to-end digital accessibility expertise for a Sponsor building an integrated enterprise IT support model for human capital management. The role integrates accessibility into every phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and reviews, audits, and enforces accessibility compliance across UX design, UI development, and application engineering workflows. The position supports compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 39.2 standards for information and communication technology products, including web applications, desktop software, mobile apps, and user interfaces.

The Web Developer reviews design artifacts and systems, conducts automated and manual accessibility testing, provides remediation guidance and compliance sign-offs, and develops a reference architecture for adoption across Sponsor applications and systems. The role also involves documenting findings and coordinating with design, engineering, product, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI FSP clearance.
• Demonstrated experience with accessibility testing and ability to analyze complex technical accessibility issues and provide solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to document accessibility compliance efforts, findings, and recommendations.
• Experience with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), WCAG 2.1 AA or higher, and FAR 39.2 standards.
• Testing proficiency and expertise with assistive technologies, including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and ZoomText.
• Experience with user interface design and development.
• Experience with UX design principles focused on accessibility, accessible UI development best practices, and design tools such as Figma and Adobe XD.
• Experience integrating digital accessibility throughout the SDLC, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Experience coordinating between design, engineering, and product stakeholders.
• Experience reviewing and auditing digital products for accessibility compliance and understanding how to enforce accessibility standards across development workflows.
• Experience or ability to provide training on accessibility standards, guidelines, and best practices to development teams and other stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js, as well as desktop software and mobile apps.
• Experience with design tool governance, such as Figma libraries or design tokens.
• CPACC, CAA from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), or another relevant accessibility certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure information and communication technology products—including web applications, desktop software, mobile apps, and user interfaces—comply with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and FAR 39.2 standards.
• Integrate digital accessibility into every phase of the SDLC and review, audit, and enforce accessibility compliance across UX design, UI development, and application engineering workflows.
• Review design artifacts such as Figma and Adobe XD files for typography hierarchy, color contrast, screen reader logic, interactive component states, and responsive layouts.
• Establish accessibility guidelines within the Sponsor's core design system.
• Evaluate wireframes, design systems, color contrast, focus states, component libraries, and interaction flows before development handover.
• Perform automated and manual accessibility testing on front-end code, ARIA attributes, and keyboard navigation.
• Conduct comprehensive testing using automated methods and manual methods, including screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, and switch devices.
• Verify semantic HTML structure, dynamic state changes, focus management, and custom ARIA implementation.
• Provide code-level and design-level remediation specifications to development teams.
• Provide pass/fail compliance sign-offs for software build milestones.
• Create actionable bug tickets documenting failures, applicable WCAG success criteria, impact, and remediation guidance.
• Develop a reference architecture for adoption by Sponsor applications and systems.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, and product stakeholders.
• Provide training on accessibility standards, guidelines, and best practices to development teams and other stakeholders, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed