cyberThink
cyberThink is hiring: Digital Accessibility Web Developer - Remote in Hartford
cyberThink, Hartford, CT, US, 06112
Job Description:
As a Digital Accessibility Web Developer, you will be responsible for remediating critical accessibility issues across public-facing websites, applications, forms, and digital platforms. You will apply expert-level web development skills in HTML, CSS, ARIA, and JavaScript to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies:
Desired Certifications:
The hourly range for roles of this nature are $40.00 to $70.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.
cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As a Digital Accessibility Web Developer, you will be responsible for remediating critical accessibility issues across public-facing websites, applications, forms, and digital platforms. You will apply expert-level web development skills in HTML, CSS, ARIA, and JavaScript to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply accessibility fixes to front-end code and markup issues identified through audits
- Modify and restructure HTML, CSS, and ARIA to meet WCAG 2.1 standards
- Remediate issues within CMS platforms such as Sitecore, Salesforce, and WordPress
- Support content and design teams with accessibility guidance for documents and embedded media
- Use defect tracking tools like JIRA to manage tickets and document fixes
- Collaborate with accessibility testers and content strategists to validate remediated work
- Share remediation patterns and best practices with development teams
- Work iteratively in agile sprints to address prioritized accessibility tickets
Required Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field
- 4+ years of experience remediating digital accessibility issues
- Strong coding experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA markup
- Working knowledge of Sitecore and Salesforce platforms
- Familiarity with Biznet applications, AWS infrastructure, and enterprise back-end platforms
- Ability to interpret automated and manual testing results (e.g., Axe, ANDI, NVDA, JAWS)
- Expert knowledge of WCAG 2.1 standards and assistive technology interactions
- Proficiency in CMS templates, JavaScript frameworks, backend API configuration, and UI libraries
- Experience troubleshooting keyboard traps, focus management, and responsive layouts
- Strong ability to manage remediation tickets and track progress in JIRA
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Desired Certifications:
- IAAP WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist) - strongly preferred
- IAAP CPACC
- DHS Trusted Tester Certification
- Deque University Developer Track Certificate
- Salesforce Accessibility Champion or similar
The hourly range for roles of this nature are $40.00 to $70.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.
cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.