Accessibility Engineer IV (AI/ML + AWS Bedrock)

We are seeking a Senior Accessibility Engineer (Level IV) to support a Department of Defense (DoD/DoW) program focused on building AI-enabled, accessible digital solutions using AWS-native services. This role blends AI/ML engineering, accessibility compliance (Section 508), and modern cloud development. Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop accessible AI-powered applications leveraging Amazon Bedrock and AWS AI/ML services - Ensure compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.1/2.2 accessibility standards - Build and maintain Python-based microservices and APIs supporting AI/ML workflows - Integrate LLMs (via Bedrock) into user-facing applications with accessibility-first design - Conduct accessibility audits, testing, and remediation across web applications - Collaborate with UX/UI, product, and DevSecOps teams - Implement automated accessibility testing pipelines Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field - 8–12 years of experience in software engineering or accessibility engineering - Hands-on experience with AWS native services (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, IAM), Amazon Bedrock (prompt engineering, model integration), and Python development - Deep knowledge of Section 508 compliance, WCAG standards, and accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, Wave) Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with AI/ML accessibility use cases (e.g., automated captioning, summarization) - Familiarity with SageMaker or other ML pipelines - Experience in federal or DoD environments - Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance