UI/UX Accessibility Developer (WCAG 2.1 AA)
1-2 solid UX/UI Consultants, preferably with some WCAG experience.
2 -3 Months (tight deadline, so need to bring in additional resources)
HYBRID – Onsite downtown RVA a few days a week
Role Summary
UI/UX developer with hands-on experience in WCAG 2.1 AA mobile/web compliance and document remediation, including familiarity with ADA requirements and accessibility best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Implementation
- Develop semantic, accessible HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React components.
- Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards across responsive mobile and web environments.
- Testing & Auditing
- Perform manual and automated accessibility testing.
- Utilize tools such as:
- Keyboard-only navigation
- JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack
- Color Contrast Analyzer
- aXe Chrome Extension
- Acrobat Pro XI/DC
- WAVE Evaluation Tool
- Remediation
- Identify and correct accessibility issues in:
- PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and iText documents
- Existing websites
- Maintain alignment with current design and branding standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Technical Proficiency
- Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React.
- Experience in responsive mobile/web development.
- Accessibility Expertise
- Deep understanding of WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines.
- Knowledge of WAI-ARIA roles, states, and best practices.
- Assistive Technology
- Experience working with:
- JAWS
- NVDA
- VoiceOver
- TalkBack
- Skilled in keyboard-only navigation workflows.
- Multimedia Accessibility
- Experience implementing accessible multimedia.
- Ability to ensure accurate, synchronized, and user-toggleable closed captions.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with VB.NET and C# is a plus.