Accessibility Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide accessibility expertise and coaching to teams across the enterprise
• Develop accessible code patterns for developers to use in new products
• Help developers fix issues in their code to create more accessible products
• Consult teams on integrating accessibility automation into their processes with a combination of different accessibility and automation frameworks and tools
• Interpret accessibility audits, drive improvements and change, and facilitate accessibility methodology discussions across teams, including external vendors
• Co-lead annual and continued accessibility training for developers, designers, and testing teams
• Provide ADA-compliant solutions, including component implementation guidance and code samples, while complying with team goals and deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Knowledge of accepted accessibility patterns and best practices, including an expert understanding of HTML and use of ARIA and intermediate knowledge of CSS and JavaScript
• Advanced knowledge of accessibility barriers and how people with disabilities experience digital content, as well as the tools and techniques to identify accessibility issues
• Advanced knowledge of accessibility standards and policies (e.g., WCAG 2.0 (A & AA), ARIA, ADA, Section 508, 21st Century Video and Communications Act, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of Git and Jenkins
• Strong understanding of mobile and document accessibility
• Familiarity with SAFe and CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to multi-platforms, and cross-browser testing and knowledgeable of trends for new browser versions, mobile devices and/or other digital applications
• Advanced knowledge of assistive technology (e.g., screen readers, magnifiers, alternative input, etc.)
• Ability to communicate to a wide range of project stakeholders (e.g., Executives, Managers, Designers, Developers, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment in a hybrid workplace
• Ability to guide and coach colleagues and clients in one-on-one, small group, or large forum environments
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Effective skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
• Effective research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective skill to influence, negotiate and persuade to reach agreeable exchange and positive outcomes
• Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
• Ability to operate comfortably in a multi-task/multi-priority environment across project teams
• Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Experience in Internet or mobile usability/accessibility research
• Prior experience in accessibility consulting strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of Navy Federal products, services, programs, policies, and procedures
• Candidates with an IAAP WAS or CPWA certification highly preferred
• IAAP ADS, CPACC and/or DHS Trusted Tester v5 certifications preferred