Accessibility Developer

Seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accessibility Developer with 4–8 years of experience in building inclusive, accessible, and standards-compliant digital products. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in web accessibility principles, ARIA implementation, and modern frontend development practices. You will play a critical role in ensuring our applications are usable by people of all abilities and compliant with global accessibility standards.

Design, develop, and enhance web applications with a strong focus on accessibility and inclusive design.Implement and maintain accessibility standards in alignment with WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines and W3C best practices.Apply and optimize ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) roles, states, and properties to improve assistive technology compatibility.Conduct accessibility audits, identify issues, and remediate defects across web and mobile web applications.Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure accessible design patterns from wireframes to production.Work closely with frontend and backend teams to embed accessibility into the development lifecycle.Perform manual and automated accessibility testing using tools such as Axe, Lighthouse, WAVE, NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.Develop accessible UI components and reusable design systems aligned with accessibility standards.Ensure proper semantic HTML usage and keyboard navigability across applications.Create and maintain accessibility documentation, guidelines, and best practices for engineering teams.Provide training and mentorship to developers on ARIA implementation and accessibility compliance.Stay updated with evolving accessibility regulations and assist in compliance reporting.

4–8 years of hands-on experience in frontend development with strong focus on accessibility.Deep understanding of accessibility standards including WCAG, ADA, and Section 508 compliance.Strong expertise in ARIA roles, states, and properties, and their real-world implementation.Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.Strong knowledge of semantic markup and accessible component architecture.Experience with accessibility testing tools (Axe, Lighthouse, WAVE, NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver).Solid understanding of keyboard interactions, focus management, and screen reader behavior.Familiarity with cross-browser and cross-device accessibility considerations.Experience integrating accessibility into CI/CD pipelines is a plus.Knowledge of accessibility in mobile web and responsive design.

Experience working in Agile development environments.Prior experience building or contributing to accessible design systems.Exposure to accessibility compliance audits and reporting.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.