Accessibility Specialist -- KUMDC5716854

**Frontend Accessibility Developer**

We’re looking for a **hands-on Frontend Developer with strong accessibility expertise** to support and modernize existing (legacy) frontend component libraries. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving existing systems and ensuring digital experiences are inclusive, compliant, and user-friendly.

**Role Overview**

You’ll focus on maintaining legacy frontend libraries, identifying and fixing accessibility issues, and validating solutions through hands-on testing.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Maintain and enhance legacy frontend component libraries
* Identify, test, and remediate accessibility issues
* Ensure compliance with **WCAG 2.2** and **ADA** standards
* Test using screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, and non-mouse interactions
* Fix issues such as missing ARIA labels, form labeling, focus order, and keyboard traps
* Re-test to confirm accessibility fixes
* Collaborate with accessibility, product, and design teams
* Contribute to a global design system

**Required Skills**

* **Frontend:** HTML, CSS, **React**
* **Accessibility:** Screen readers, keyboard accessibility, assistive technologies
* **Standards:** WCAG 2.2, ADA
* Experience with accessibility testing tools

**Experience & Certifications**

* **3–5 years** of digital accessibility experience
* Strong developer background (not purely QA)
* Experience modernizing older libraries for accessibility
* **CPACC preferred** (other accessibility certifications acceptable)

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* ### Seniority level

Mid-Senior level
* ### Employment type

Contract
* ### Job function

Information Technology
* ### Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Financial Services