Front-End Accessibility Engineer

Summary

Join Wilcore Technologies, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) civic technology agency, as a Front End Accessibility Engineer. You will work on a pivotal Federal program that positively impacts millions of Americans' lives. Your responsibilities include building interfaces that match designs, consuming and creating data from the backend, communicating architecture choices to team members, and ensuring accessibility compliance. You will be part of a veteran-led team dedicated to revolutionizing the digital landscape with citizen-centered design and digital services.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience working with React and Javascript
• A thorough understanding of Section 508 of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2) accessibility standards and guidelines
• Accessibility Certification: CPACC or WAS
• Familiarity with screen readers, keyboard navigation, and other assistive technologies
• Ability to perform accessibility audits of web components, and mobile applications
• The ability to write code that is a pleasure for other engineers to read and understand easily
• Expertise in designing, developing, coding, testing, and debugging user interfaces and web application components
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment with sprints and daily stand-ups
• The ability to review  and evaluate systems and software for adherence to government directives, standards, and guidelines
• Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically
• Must be able to attain low-level security clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Working hand in hand with other engineers in building out interfaces that match designs
• These interfaces consume and create data from the backend
• Your input will help drive the direction and format of data endpoints and your day to day efforts will include communicating architecture choices to other team members

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Typescript, Docker, GraphQL, Cypress, and Git a plus

Benefits

• Fully remote
• Annual stipend
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Match 401(k) plan
• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays