Senior Front-End Engineer

Active security clearance at the TS/SCI polygraph level is required.

About the role

We have an immediate need for a Front-End Developer with a strong concentration in Section 508 accessibility compliance. In this vital role, you will ensure that the RAD system's interfaces are fully usable, accessible, and compliant for all users, including individuals with disabilities. Combining solid front-end engineering capabilities with deep, hands-on expertise in accessibility testing and remediation, you will work within a cross-functional Agile team of software developers, systems engineers, and product owners. You will bake accessibility into the UI by design, using modern frameworks and screen reader technologies to build accessible, high-performing user interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop front-end web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue preferred).
• Conduct testing with JAWS screen readers and other assistive technologies.
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 standards, WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A/AA), and WAI-ARIA authoring practices.
• Implement semantic HTML, accessible form controls, keyboard navigation patterns, and custom focus management.
• Use accessibility auditing tools such as axe DevTools, WAVE, Pa11y, and Lighthouse.
• Integrate accessibility checks into development workflows using Git, Jira, and Confluence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, plus 7+ years of professional software engineering experience or High School Diploma/GED, plus 11+ years of hands-on technical software development experience.
• Proven experience in front-end web development with modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Deep hands-on experience with JAWS screen readers and familiarity with other assistive technologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A/AA), and WAI-ARIA.
• Strong expertise in semantic HTML, accessible form controls, keyboard navigation, and focus management.
• Proficiency with accessibility auditing tools (axe DevTools, WAVE, Pa11y, Lighthouse).
• Experience with Git for version control and Agile tools like Jira and Confluence.

Desired Skills

• Experience producing Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) or Accessibility Conformance Reports.
• Familiarity with integrating automated accessibility checks into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI/CD).
• Experience using Cypress or similar automation tools for UI/accessibility test scripting.
• Familiarity with cloud-based architecture and deployments in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Familiarity with government agency reporting and dissemination policies.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is $150,000–$250,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation.

Schedule

On-site with up to 2 days per week of telework flexibility available.

Benefits

• Leave: 4 weeks of annual leave plus 11 holidays. Earn an additional day of annual leave for each year of service. Flexibility to cash out annual leave, opt out of other benefits, or arrange for additional contract hours (over 40 hrs/week). Option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate after 1880 contract hours. Buy up to 240 hours of additional annual leave (6 weeks total plus 11 holidays).
• Healthcare: 100% company-covered medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement: 10% 401k matching with full vesting on day 1.
• Professional Development: $5,000 per year for fees, tuition, or time off.
• Student Loan Repayment: Available program.
• Volunteering: 8 hours of paid volunteering annually.
• Flexible Work: Option to scale down to 30–32 hours per week while retaining full benefits.

About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning a solid reputation as technical trendsetters within the industry. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Nyla tackles challenging problems and delivers immediate mission impact.