Job Title: Digital Accessibility Web Developer

Company Name: NMK GLOBAL INC

Job Url: https://www.simplyhired.com/job/4VYSdUcfG4G8YewmGwdihnmYOeCZdfz5TsGV1_nseK0-4re7T8EAFQ

Job Description: Digital Accessibility Web Developer
NMK GLOBAL INC
Remote

Job Details
Full-time
$90 - $95 an hour
3 hours ago
Benefits
Health insurance
Qualifications
Jira
Responsive design
Computer science
Cloud infrastructure
MVC
Bachelor's degree in information technology
Computer Science
CSS
Bug Tracking (Quality assurance practices)
Software Engineering
WordPress
Salesforce
CPACC
Mid-level
AWS
Bachelor's degree
JAWS
JavaScript
Adobe XD
WCAG
APIs
Front-end development
Agile software development
Technical troubleshooting support
Business coaching
NVDA
Bachelor's degree in software engineering
4 years
Bachelor's degree in computer science
Assistive technologies
Communication skills
HTML
Progress tracking (project management tasks)
Information Technology
Full Job Description
Job Title: Digital Accessibility -Website Developer
Location: Remote
Direct client

Summary

Join the State of Connecticut’s Digital Government team as a Digital Accessibility Web Developer. In this role, you will be responsible for fixing critical accessibility issues across all our public-facing websites, applications, forms, and digital platforms. You will apply your deep web development expertise in HTML, CSS, ARIA, JavaScript, and design libraries to address content and structural issues across our enterprise. This work will help the State meet new WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards by next year

Remediation Focus Areas

Apply accessibility fixes to front-end code and markup issues identified through audits (i.e. color corrections, alt text, heading structure, keyboard navigation, link roles, ARIA roles)
Modify and restructure HTML, CSS, and ARIA to comply with WCAG 2.1 AA standards
Work within CMS platforms like Sitecore, Salesforce, and Wordpress to correct issues in templates, content types, and presentation layers
Support content and design teams with accessibility guidance for remediating documents, forms, and embedded media
Use defect tracking tools (JIRA) to manage tickets and document fixes
Collaborate with accessibility testers and content strategists to validate remediated work and prevent recurrence of issues
Share knowledge and remediation patterns with other developers to promote consistency and sustainability
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field
4+ years of experience remediating digital accessibility issues in websites, apps, and platforms
Strong coding experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA markup
Working knowledge of Sitecore and Salesforce platforms, with demonstrated remediation success
Familiarity with Biznet applications, AWS infrastructure, or common enterprise back-end platforms
Ability to interpret automated and manual testing results (e.g., Axe, ANDI, NVDA, JAWS) and apply solutions
Expert knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA standards and assistive technology interactions
Proficiency in CMS templates, JavaScript frameworks, backend API configuration, and UI component libraries
Experience troubleshooting keyboard traps, focus management, form label/field logic, and responsive layouts
Strong ability to work in agile sprints, manage remediation tickets, and track progress in Jira or similar tools
Ability to collaborate with QA testers, content editors, and project managers in an agile environment
Excellent communication and documentation skills for communicating fixes and coaching teams
Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Sitecore MVC or SXA customization
Front-end developer or CMS certifications
Accessibility remediation tools
Experience with customized CMS themes, templates, and components
Strong attention to content structure (heading levels, alt text, semantic HTML)
Experience remediating PDF, Word, or PowerPoint documents (for secondary support)
Familiarity with CI/CD integration of accessibility checks (i.e., axe-core in pipelines)
Familiarity with design handoff tools (i.e., Figma or Adobe XD) for accessibility review
Desired Certifications

One or more of the following:
IAAP WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist) – strongly preferred
IAAP CPACC
DHS Trusted Tester Certification
Deque University Developer Track Certificate
Salesforce Accessibility Champion or similar
Pay: $90.00 - $95.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance
Work Location: Remote