Smart IMS is hiring: Digital Accessibility Web Developer in Hartford

Senior Digital Accessibility Web Developer Quantity Requested 2 12 Months Location- Remote Hartford, Connecticut 06103 You'll partner with digital accessibility testers to review audit findings and make front end code corrections to ensure WCAG 2.1 compliance. You'll work across multiple department systems - including websites, portals, forms, applications, and content databases - to implement accessible design, correct violations, and ensure usability for all. You will also serve as an expert resource for teams with questions about applying WCAG 2.1 in a technical context. This is a remediation-heavy role. The majority of your work will involve directly correcting HTML code, markup, or CSS. You will work iteratively with cross-functional teams in agile sprints and respond quickly to prioritized accessibility tickets. Remediation Focus Areas • pply 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 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 • bility to interpret automated and manual testing results (e.g., Axe, ANDI, NVDA, JAWS) and apply solutions • Expert knowledge of WCAG 2.1 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 • bility 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 • ccessibility 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 • Client Trusted Tester Certification • Deque University Developer Track Certificate • Salesforce Accessibility Champion or similar