Accessibility Developer

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan is hiring a Library Accessibility Developer to build and maintain digital accessibility software in support of Title II compliance. The role collaborates with the Library Accessibility team, Library Information Technology, and the wider Library community.

The position focuses on development, testing, debugging, documentation, and deployment of accessibility tools, with remote work options and opportunities for professional development within a large university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus 3+ years experience or equivalent
• Familiarity with inclusive software and WCAG AA / WAI-ARIA principles
• Programming in a modern language
• Experience building database-driven, user-focused web apps
• Experience collaborating in teams and remote work readiness

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, modify, and maintain software systems for digital accessibility
• Configure open source software and participate in collaborative development
• Review designs and conduct functional tests
• Maintain internal documentation
• Analyze business and user needs and design solutions
• Support reliable operation of applications and workflows
• Participate in meetings, open source communities, and professional development

Skills

Programming skills

Web applications

Collaborative work

Remote work ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Containers

Job description

Job Summary

The Library Accessibility Developer will collaborate with colleagues across the Library to develop and expand important components of our digital infrastructure as we adapt our processes for updated Title II guidelines.

You will work with the Library Accessibility team, Library Information Technology, and the wider Library community. Your tasks will include coding, testing, debugging, documenting, and maintaining digital accessibility software related to Title II assessment and compliance. Work could include developing automated processes and workflows to assess and potentially remediate content in areas such as Research Guides, Deep Blue, and Library catalog MARC records.

We encourage our employees to incorporate their backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into our work environment and in putting our values into practice.

Reporting Structure

You will report to the Director of Accessibility within the Research and Learning Division.

Responsibilities

Development, Deployment, and Maintenance (50%)

• Develop, debug, modify, and maintain software systems related to digital accessibility
• Configure open source software and participate in collaborative development activities using modern tools and techniques
• Review system and software designs and conduct functional tests
• Maintain internal documentation

Analysis and Design (20%)

• Participate in the analysis of business and user needs, and the design of solutions

Operational Support (20%)

• Support the consistent operation of applications and workflows

Participation in other meetings, events, training, and conferences (10%)

• Participate in the open source communities with which we are engaged
• Take part in professional development activities to expand your skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and three or more years experience, or an equivalent amount of experience and education
• Familiarity with developing inclusive software and familiarity with guidelines, principles, and techniques for WCAG Level AA and WAI-ARIA
• Demonstrated programming skills in a modern programming language
• Experience developing database-driven, user-focused web applications, or transferable relevant skills
• Demonstrated group work experience
• Ability to perform the work remotely on a regular or temporary basis, including maintaining work relationships, overall communication, and meetings

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Experience with test-driven development
• Experience with management of code dependencies, including dependency tracking and bundling
• Experience testing websites with a keyboard and assistive technology (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS)
• Experience working with containers and containerizing applications

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off (12/24 vacation days per year, and 15 sick leave a year), matched retirement contributions with immediate vesting, professional development opportunities, and more. TIAA and Fidelity Investments retirement benefits are available.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

Additional Information

This position is a full-time, eighteen-month term appointment.

Salary: $83,000.00 - $93,000.00. Work location: Ann Arbor Campus, Ann Arbor, MI. Modes of work: Onsite, Hybrid.