Digital Accessibility Web Developer

**Digital Accessibility Website Developer (Remote)**

**Location:** Hartford, CT

**Duration:** 6+ Months

**Job Overview**

The Digital Accessibility Website Developer will focus on **remediating accessibility barriers in CMS platforms and custom web applications**. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience working with **HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA markup** while ensuring compliance with **WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards**.

This role requires experience working within **CMS platforms such as Sitecore, Salesforce, and WordPress**, along with familiarity with **AWS infrastructure, Biznet platforms, and enterprise databases**.

The developer will collaborate closely with **digital accessibility testers, designers, and content teams** to correct accessibility violations and improve usability across multiple agency systems including websites, portals, forms, applications, and content repositories.

This is a **remediation-heavy role**, requiring direct modification of HTML markup, CSS, and accessibility attributes to resolve issues identified through accessibility audits.

Key ResponsibilitiesAccessibility Remediation

* Apply accessibility fixes to front-end code and markup issues identified through accessibility audits.
* Correct accessibility issues such as:
* Color contrast problems
* Missing or incorrect alt text
* Improper heading structure
* Keyboard navigation barriers
* Link role issues
* Incorrect ARIA roles and attributes.
* Modify and restructure **HTML, CSS, and ARIA markup** to comply with **WCAG 2.1 AA standards**.

CMS Development & Remediation

* Work within CMS platforms including **Sitecore, Salesforce, and WordPress** to correct accessibility issues.
* Modify CMS templates, content types, and presentation layers to ensure accessibility compliance.
* Implement accessible UI components and patterns across CMS-driven sites.

Collaboration & Agile Delivery

* Work with accessibility testers to review audit findings and apply code fixes.
* Participate in **Agile development sprints** and respond to prioritized accessibility remediation tickets.
* Use **JIRA or similar defect tracking tools** to manage and document remediation tasks.
* Collaborate with designers, content strategists, QA testers, and project managers to ensure accessibility compliance across projects.

Accessibility Support & Guidance

* Provide accessibility guidance to content teams remediating documents, forms, and embedded media.
* Share accessibility remediation patterns and best practices with development teams.
* Support teams with questions related to **technical implementation of WCAG 2.1 AA standards**.

Required QualificationsEducation

Bachelor’s degree in **Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field**.

Experience

* Minimum **4+ years of experience remediating digital accessibility issues** in websites and applications.
* Strong hands-on experience with **HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA markup**.
* Experience working with **CMS platforms such as Sitecore, Salesforce, or WordPress**.
* Experience implementing accessibility solutions for **WCAG 2.1 AA compliance**.

Technical Skills

* Strong understanding of **HTML DOM structure and semantic HTML**.
* Experience interpreting results from accessibility testing tools including:
* Axe
* ANDI
* NVDA
* JAWS
* Experience troubleshooting accessibility issues such as:
* Keyboard traps
* Focus management
* Form labeling and field associations
* Responsive accessibility issues.

Development & Platform Experience

* Experience working with **JavaScript frameworks and UI component libraries**.
* Familiarity with **AWS services, Biznet applications, or enterprise backend platforms**.
* Experience working with **backend APIs and CMS template structures**.

Collaboration Skills

* Experience working in **Agile development environments**.
* Ability to manage remediation tasks using **JIRA or similar ticketing systems**.
* Strong **written and verbal communication skills**.

Required Technical SkillsFront-End Development

* HTML – Advanced (7–9 Years)
* CSS – Advanced (7–9 Years)
* JavaScript – Advanced (7–9 Years)
* HTML DOM – Advanced (7–9 Years)

Development & Data Technologies

* ASP.NET – Proficient (4–6 Years)
* SQL – Proficient (4–6 Years)

Design & User Experience

* User Experience (UX) Design – Proficient (4–6 Years)

Professional Skills

* Communication Skills (Written & Verbal) – Advanced (7–9 Years)
* Process Flow Analysis – Proficient (4–6 Years)
* Team Collaboration – Proficient (4–6 Years)

Preferred Skills

* Experience with **Sitecore MVC or SXA customization**.
* Experience with **custom CMS themes, templates, and components**.
* Familiarity with **accessibility remediation tools**.
* Experience remediating **PDF, Word, or PowerPoint documents**.
* Familiarity with **CI/CD accessibility integration** such as **axe-core pipelines**.
* Experience using **design handoff tools** such as **Figma or Adobe XD** for accessibility validation.

Desired Certifications

One or more of the following certifications is preferred:

* **IAAP WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist)** – Highly Preferred
* **IAAP CPACC**
* **DHS Trusted Tester Certification**
* **Deque University Developer Track Certificate**
* **Salesforce Accessibility Champion Certification**

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Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote