Senior Developer

About the role

The State of Connecticut (CT) is seeking a Digital Accessibility Web Developer with deep experience in remediating accessibility issues across a wide range of platforms and technologies. You will partner closely with our accessibility testers and analysts to turn accessibility audit findings into fully remediated digital experiences that meet or exceed compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply accessibility fixes to front-end code and markup issues identified through audits (i.e. color corrections, alt text, heading structure, keyboard navigation, link roles, ARIA roles)
• Modify and restructure HTML, CSS, and ARIA to comply with WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Work within CMS platforms like Sitecore, Salesforce, and Wordpress to correct issues in templates, content types, and presentation layers
• Support content and design teams with accessibility guidance for remediating documents, forms, and embedded media
• Use defect tracking tools (JIRA) to manage tickets and document fixes
• Collaborate with accessibility testers and content strategists to validate remediated work and prevent recurrence of issues
• Share knowledge and remediation patterns with other developers to promote consistency and sustainability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field
• 4+ years of experience remediating digital accessibility issues in websites, apps, and platforms
• Strong coding experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA markup
• Working knowledge of Sitecore and Salesforce platforms, with demonstrated remediation success
• Familiarity with Biznet applications, AWS infrastructure, or common enterprise back-end platforms
• Ability to interpret automated and manual testing results (e.g., Axe, ANDI, NVDA, JAWS) and apply solutions
• Expert knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA standards and assistive technology interactions
• Proficiency in CMS templates, JavaScript frameworks, backend API configuration, and UI component libraries
• Experience troubleshooting keyboard traps, focus management, form label/field logic, and responsive layouts
• Strong ability to work in agile sprints, manage remediation tickets, and track progress in Jira or similar tools
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for communicating fixes and coaching teams

Skills

• Expert knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA standards and assistive technology interactions
• Strong coding experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA markup
• Working knowledge of Sitecore and Salesforce platforms, with demonstrated remediation success
• Familiarity with Biznet applications, AWS infrastructure, or common enterprise back-end platforms
• Ability to interpret automated and manual testing results (e.g., Axe, ANDI, NVDA, JAWS) and apply solutions
• Proficiency in CMS templates, JavaScript frameworks, backend API configuration, and UI component libraries
• Experience troubleshooting keyboard traps, focus management, form label/field logic, and responsive layouts
• Strong ability to work in agile sprints, manage remediation tickets, and track progress in Jira or similar tools
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for communicating fixes and coaching teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field
• 4+ years of experience remediating digital accessibility issues in websites, apps, and platforms
• Strong coding experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA markup
• Working knowledge of Sitecore and Salesforce platforms, with demonstrated remediation success
• Familiarity with Biznet applications, AWS infrastructure, or common enterprise back-end platforms
• Ability to interpret automated and manual testing results (e.g., Axe, ANDI, NVDA, JAWS) and apply solutions
• Expert knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA standards and assistive technology interactions
• Proficiency in CMS templates, JavaScript frameworks, backend API configuration, and UI component libraries
• Experience troubleshooting keyboard traps, focus management, form label/field logic, and responsive layouts
• Strong ability to work in agile sprints, manage remediation tickets, and track progress in Jira or similar tools
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for communicating fixes and coaching teams

Benefits

One or more of the following:

• IAAP WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist) – strongly preferred
• IAAP CPAC
• CDCHS Trusted Tester Certification
• Deque University Developer Track Certificate
• Salesforce Accessibility Champion or similar

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Remote, Hartford, CT