UIUX Accessibility Developer with WCAG 21 AA Experience

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.