Job Summary
For this contractor assignment, as an accessibility software engineer in the Progressive User Research and Accessibility Services organization, you'll work with the Accessibility Service Management team to identify improvements and enhance the accessibility of internal and external digital applications based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) level 2.1.
You'll collaborate with User Experience Designers (UXD) and Front-End Developers who need design and development knowledge to assist with solving issues through instruction and example.
You must have a working knowledge of design patterns and developing code to create and understand maintainable and performant User Experience software.
This is a remote position for US-based work only.
Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Develop Web Components based on user experience designs
- Research and identify new methods and technology in inclusive user experience
- Performs accessibility assessments of company websites and web applications
- Monitors internal applications for compliance of accessibility standards
- Consults with UX designers on UX design patterns for large scale development and reuse
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Minimum of 9 years related work experience designing, programming and supporting software programs and applications.
- {OR} Completion of a technical training program and a minimum 6 years related work experience designing, programming and supporting software programs and applications.
- {OR} Bachelor's degree or higher in an Information Technology or related field of study (e.g. Engineering, Math, Science) and a minimum 6 years related work experience designing, programming, and supporting software programs and applications.
Skills
AWS,testing tools,CSS,programming,data management practices,Front-End,front-end development,Information Technology,JAWs,JavaScript,relational data,screen readers,semantic HTML,Snowflake,developing code,design patterns,ARIA,Web Components,web applications,Web Component,Web Content Accessibility Guidelines,WCAG,assistive technologies,assessments,programming,consulting,Service Management team,design and development,VoiceOver,Full Stack development,Math,technical training,accessibility standards,User Experience,UXD,UX,UX design,User Research,workflows