Digital Web Accessibility Developer
Tri-Com Consulting Group, Hartford, CT, United States
Anticipated Duration:
1-year contract (extensions possible)
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
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
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
Deque University Developer Track CertificateSalesforce Accessibility Champion or similar
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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
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
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
Deque University Developer Track CertificateSalesforce Accessibility Champion or similar
#J-18808-Ljbffr