Front-End Developer/508 Compliance Specialist (Hybrid) - JavaScript/MongoDB/HTML/Cypress/AWS
Captivation Software2 months ago
Annapolis Junction, MD, USASenior
Base Salary
$130k - $270k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain accessible front-end components and user interfaces compliant with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards.
- Perform manual and automated accessibility testing with JAWS and other assistive technologies, then remediate identified issues.
- Test and improve keyboard navigation, focus management, ARIA implementation, color contrast, semantic HTML, and accessible forms.
- Conduct accessibility audits, document findings, and produce compliance test reports and related documentation.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers, developers, QA, DevOps, and product owners to incorporate accessibility into design and delivery.
- Integrate automated accessibility checks such as axe-core, Pa11y, and Lighthouse into CI/CD pipelines.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and communicate accessibility requirements and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; a master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
- Current Top Secret/SCI U.S. government security clearance with a favorable polygraph and U.S. citizenship.
- Proven experience developing front-end applications with modern JavaScript frameworks, preferably Vue.
- Hands-on experience testing with JAWS and familiarity with other assistive technologies.
- Strong knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.1/2.2 Levels A/AA, and ARIA authoring practices.
- Experience with semantic HTML, accessible form design, keyboard navigation, focus management, and accessibility auditing tools.
- Experience with Git and Agile collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Preferred experience includes producing VPATs or Accessibility Conformance Reports, integrating automated accessibility checks into CI/CD, using Cypress for automated UI/accessibility testing, and working with Amazon Web Services.
- Familiarity with government agency reporting and dissemination policies is preferred.
- The position is open to direct hires only and does not consider candidates from third-party staffing or recruiting firms.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement.
- Annual salary of $130,000-$270,000, depending on years of experience.
- Up to 20% 401(k) contribution with no matching required and vesting from day one.
- $3,600 HSA contribution.
- Six weeks of paid time off.
- Company-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance.
- Above-market hourly rates.
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About Captivation Software
Captivation Software builds custom full-stack web, cloud, and mobile applications and provides DevSecOps consulting for U.S. government and intelligence programs. The privately held company earns revenue through engineering services and prime/subcontract work, delivering analytics, big data, and AI software to mission-focused agencies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, it focuses on projects for the Intelligence Community and defense customers in the Mid-Atlantic.