Accessibility Engineer

We’re looking for an Accessibility Coach with strong front-end development expertise to join our team. While titled as an accessibility coach, this role is highly hands-on and development-focused, involving direct contributions to building and optimizing accessible digital experiences. The ideal candidate is a skilled React developer who can seamlessly blend accessibility best practices with modern UI development—and ideally, has experience applying AI or automation in accessibility testing and design.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, review, and enhance accessible front-end components using React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
Embed WCAG and ARIA compliance standards directly into the development lifecycle.
Collaborate with design, QA, and engineering teams to identify and resolve accessibility barriers across web and mobile platforms.
Conduct accessibility reviews, audits, and provide implementation guidance in code.
Build or improve automation and testing pipelines using accessibility testing tools such as axe-core, Lighthouse, or Playwright.
Partner with stakeholders to integrate inclusive design and accessibility into product strategy.
(Bonus) Apply AI or ML-based techniques to enhance accessibility detection, testing, or content adaptation.
Qualifications

5+ years of front-end development experience, with deep knowledge of React, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript.
Strong understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2, ARIA, and semantic web design principles.
Proven ability to implement accessible UI patterns and mentor teams on inclusive coding practices.
Experience with accessibility testing tools and CI/CD integration.
(Preferred) Familiarity with AI-assisted accessibility tools, automation frameworks, or generative AI for design support.
About Us

Moodys NWC is a result-driven management consulting firm headquartered in the Seattle metropolitan area. We specialize in best-fit consulting based on client needs, with a focus on all aspects of digital product management. We have an active role that we are looking to assist our premier client with and are looking for an experienced consultant with the right set of values. For us, personality fit is paramount. We are looking for self-starters who are experienced but flexible in their approach and have a customer-focused outlook. Our consultants go above and beyond, focus on the end goal, and do what it takes to deliver the desired results. If you are someone who fits the above job description, then please look at the specific opportunity and let us know why you are a good fit for Moodys NWC.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The salary for this position ranges from $110k/year in our lowest geographic market up to $130k/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other forms of compensation are offered in the form of medical, vision, and dental benefits.

Moodys NWC believes in a culture of diversity, acceptance, and belonging. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and hiring without discrimination, including based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical status, or veteran status. Moodys NWC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please submit a contact form here: https://moodysnwc.com/contact-us/